Shapes: Epic Kindergarten Classroom Mission

Storyline

Dug needs the crews help to free Dr. Marvin's dog, Pogi, who is trapped in a room behind some objects.

The crew will use their knowledge of shapes and their location to help construct a crane in order to remove the objects that are blocking Pogi from escape!

Est. time: 20 min.

Targeted Standards

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Dug presents the problem of rescuing Pogi and clearing the debris, and the crew asks questions and defines the problems to come up with solutions.

Developing and Using Models

The crew develops and uses models to construct the crane and visualize its components.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

The crew plans and carries out investigations by counting shapes in the blueprint and determining the optimal location for the crane's work.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew analyzes and interprets data by counting shapes and determining the number of square and triangle pieces needed for the crane.

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

The crew constructs explanations by using their knowledge of shapes to determine the number of pieces required for the crane and designs solutions to rescue Pogi and clear the debris.

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns

The crew uses recognition and counting of different shapes in the blueprint of the crane.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ETS1: Engineering Design

The crew engages in engineering design by constructing the crane to solve the problem of debris blocking Dug's path and rescuing Pogi.

Dug's Search and Rescue