Shapes Matching Activity

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Shapes Matching Activity

 

This worksheet is designed to introduce and reinforce the recognition of basic geometric shapes through real-life object associations. It supports early learners in building foundational geometry knowledge by identifying shapes and connecting them with familiar items. This is particularly useful for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students.

 

Objective:

Students will:

  • Identify and name basic geometric shapes: triangle, rectangle, circle, and square.
  • Match each shape with a real-world object that has the same shape.
  • Develop visual recognition skills, shape vocabulary, and critical thinking.

 

Instructions:

  • On the left side, there are four basic shapes:

    1. Triangle (red)
    2. Rectangle (yellow)
    3. Circle (green)
    4. Square (blue)
  • On the right side, there are four real-world images:

    1. A pizza (round shape)
    2. A chessboard (square shape)
    3. A warning sign (triangle shape)
    4. A smartphone (rectangular shape)
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  • Students are instructed to match each shape on the left with the corresponding object on the right. This can be done by drawing lines.

 

Example:

  1. Circle ➔ Pizza

    • The pizza is circular in shape.

 

Skills Developed:

  • Shape recognition: Identify and name common geometric shapes.
  • Real-world application: Understand how shapes appear in everyday life.
  • Vocabulary enhancement: Learn and use shape-related terminology.
  • Fine motor skills: Practice drawing lines or interacting with digital tools.
  • Cognitive skills: Strengthen observation and logical matching abilities.

 

Educational Use:

  • Can be used in classroom settings, homeschooling, or online learning platforms.
  • Suitable for individual practice, group activities, or teacher-led instruction.
  • Can serve as an assessment tool for understanding shape recognition.
  • Useful as a warm-up activity, part of a geometry lesson, or during math centers.

Digital Life & Social Media Awareness

Vocabulary - Language Arts

Digital Literacy: Navigating Social Media

Тема: Digital Life & Social Media Awareness

NAME: _________________________

Pre-Class Study (Домашняя подготовка до урока):

Перед выполнением этого рабочего листа, пожалуйста:

1.     Посмотрите короткое видео: "5 Ways Social Media Affects Your Brain" (ссылку можно найти в описании к уроку или использовать следующую: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0).

2.     Прочитайте текст-памятку ниже.

Netiquette: Rules for Online Interaction

Netiquette is a set of rules for polite behaviour online. Remember: THINK before you post. Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind? Don't share private information (oversharing). Respect other people's opinions, even in a heated debate. Avoid writing in all CAPS – it looks like SHOUTING. Be careful with sarcasm and humour as it can be misunderstood without tone of voice.

Part 1: Vocabulary Check (Сопоставление)

Match the word with its definition.

1.     Netiquette

2.     Oversharing

3.     Heated debate

4.     FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

a) A public argument or disagreement, often online.
b) The feeling of anxiety from seeing others' perfect lives online.
c) Rules for polite and respectful behaviour on the internet.
d) Sharing too much personal information publicly.

Part 2: Comprehension – Multiple Choice (Множественный выбор)

Based on the Pre-Class Study video and text, choose the correct answer(s). There can be one or more right answers.

1.     What is the main purpose of the "THINK" rule?

o    a) To make your posts more interesting.

o    b) To help you decide if you should post something.

o    c) To improve your spelling.

2.     Which of the following are examples of good netiquette? (Choose all that apply)

o    a) Using capital letters for an entire post to express excitement.

o    b) Respecting someone's opinion even if you disagree.

o    c) Posting a friend's personal news without asking.

o    d) Being cautious with sarcasm in text messages.

Part 3: Language in Use (Перетаскивание / Заполнение пропусков)

Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps in the text: influencers, algorithms, tailored, content.

Social media platforms use complex (1) ______ to decide what you see. They analyse your likes and shares to create a (2) ______ feed. This means you mostly see (3) ______ that confirms your existing beliefs. Popular (4) ______ can shape trends and opinions.

Part 4: Critical Thinking (Короткий ответ / Открытый вопрос)

Answer in 2-3 sentences.

What is one POSITIVE and one NEGATIVE effect of social media on your personal life or society?

Positive: _________________________________________________________

Negative: ________________________________________________________

 

CLIL

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), students learn various subjects like history, art, science and math in a foreign language. Rather than being a stand-alone subject, language becomes a skill acquired in the classroom while mastering other types of content.

Tips for Planning and Teaching CLIL Lessons 

As you can see from the lesson plans above, you can get creative with CLIL lessons and include diverse themes! Whether you want to make your own lesson plan or you’ll be working off these examples, here are some ways to make your CLIL lessons even more effective:  

Teach vocabulary separately 

Pick the important concepts and words and teach them in isolation from the main lesson. I usually prep students by doing this beforehand, but you can also choose to wait until after the class.

During the class, assume your students are native speakers of the target language and just teach the subject. For example, when the lesson is about math, teach actual addition and subtraction, not the translation of the word “addition” in German. Teach the math and be a math teacher for the duration of the activity.

In the course of the lesson, kids will be compelled to use their critical thinking skills to figure out the meanings of any unknown words. 

Include authentic materials

Aside from CLIL materials on the subject you want, look for authentic materials too about the subject at hand. For example, on top of CLIL-specific materials about philosophy in German, I’d look for native German discussions, blogs, websites, forums and book excerpts about philosophy too

There are three particular sites that I often check because they’re loaded with authentic materials and educational links:

  • Government sites and ministries. One of the aims of national leadership, for all states, is the education of their populace. So you can be sure that their websites have links to resources that can help you find material for CLIL. For example, the site for France’s Ministry of National Educationhas links to academic sites and even its own search engine.
  • Websites for the top universities in the country. Naturally, these sites are replete with links to the latest research, publications, lessons and journals. You may also find online libraries, databases and even e-books you could use. Take the example of Technische Universität München, one of the top universities in Germany.
  • Forums for native speakers. When you join these forums, you’ll have reached the inner sanctum of the country—at least online. Read the posts and discussion and you’ll have an insider’s look not only at their relationship problems, you’ll find in their postings, links to sites that native speakers actually use and recommend to each other. This one’s big in China.

Give simple worksheets

Keep any CLIL worksheets visually appealing and user-friendly. Avoid overcrowding it or making it too “busy.”

Use a consistent font and style throughout—ideally a basic font that won’t be distracting. Include lots of pictures and graphs to enhance the visual appearance. 

These are my favorite resource websites for worksheets:

  • One Stop English — This site provides unique English CLIL resources that can be adapted to any language. You’ll find puzzles, crosswords, vocabulary worksheets and more catering to a range of ages.
  • Teachers Pay Teachers — As the name suggests, this is a platform where teachers can sell resources that they’ve created to other teachers. Just look up “CLIL Teaching Resources,” and you can even filter for worksheets and select them by subject and grade. 
  • Scholastic’s Teacher Resources — This is a great place to find worksheet ideas to fit any subject you’re teaching through CLIL. You can get grade-appropriate lesson plans here on everything from literature to basic science to economics.
  • Instant Online Crossword Puzzle Maker— This non-traditional worksheet option is great for teaching vocabulary in any subject or language in an engaging way. You can use this instant crossword maker to easily produce fun worksheets targeting any vocabulary set you’re working on. 
  • Pinterest — Mostly known for craft and home decor inspiration, this popular platform is now also a go-to source for great lesson plan ideas, especially for elementary school children. Just type “CLIL” into the search bar plus the name of the target language (e.g. “CLIL italiano”). 

Do scaffolding

Give the students the temporary support they need to reach higher levels of comprehension and mastery, in terms of both the language and the content.

Begin with simple tasks and work your way up to those that are more complex. Give clear directions and explain concepts in multiple ways to ensure understanding.

I sometimes start with intro exercises where students match vocabulary with images, followed by guided readings where key vocabulary is highlighted. After that, students can do more involved discussions and activities that involve problem-solving and research.

Use gestures, visual aids and props. 

You used to just stand there and talk. With CLIL, not anymore. Illustrate what you’re speaking about, and you’ll see that students are better able to grasp your message.

Break up presentations with videos and images that students will find interesting. You can show mind maps or flowcharts to explain more complicated processes. 

I also try to bring props whenever I can. I’ve used 3D models of different shapes in math when explaining concepts like area or volume and even puppets for storytelling. If the subject is history or geography, these might be objects related to what the students are learning.

 

 

 

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