Welcome to the Tube Lobby: The Odd Squad

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

K

Overview

Learn about three-dimensional objects with the Odd Squad. Oscar trains agents on how to use the Odd Squad tube system.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

MA19.K.20

Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, flat“) or three-dimensional (“solid”).“

UP:MA19.K.20

Vocabulary

  • Two dimensional
  • Three dimensional

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Characteristics of 2D and 3D shapes.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use geometric reasoning and visual characteristics of shapes to designate shapes as 2D or 3D.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • geometrics shapes can be grouped into classes of 2D or 3D shapes based on their physical characteristics.
Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

MA19.K.21

Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (number of sides and vertices or corners“) and other attributes.“

UP:MA19.K.21

Vocabulary

  • Attributes

Knowledge

Students know:
  • attributes of shapes (sides, corners, vertices, faces, edges, etc.).
  • Informal language to describe these components.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use geometric reasoning and attributes to compare and contrast a variety of shapes.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • geometric shapes can be grouped into classes of shapes that all seem to be alike based on their visual characteristics.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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