3D Pentominoes
Study compound shapes and geometric relationships using 3D models!
Mathematics and critical thinking collide in this fun pentominoes game where students interact with 3D foam shapes. Discuss the composition of a pentomino – a 3D object with five squares or cubes – then experience them through hands-on activity. They’ll use pentominoes to create compound shapes and understand geometric relationships as they use spatial reasoning to assemble cubes, complex shapes, and fun designs like animals. Lesson direction features teacher worksheets that provide a visual starting point for students to complete the task. Polyurethane foam pentominoes are constructed of 12 variations of five 6" x 6" cubes. Complete Set includes 12 pentominoes and lesson direction. 15 lb.
Increase the learning potential with a set of puzzle cards (sold separately). Laminated, double-sided cards (5”L x 3-1/2”W) feature the outline of a challenge shape on one side without colors, the other side displays the solution with the colors of the pentominoes needed to complete it. This helps students build visual perceptual skills as kids arrange the pieces. Recommended for Upper Elementary.
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics*:
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.3: Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane) or three-dimensional (solid).
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4: Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.2: Compose two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1: Understand that shapes in different categories may share attributes, and that the shared attributes can define a larger category.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.1: Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.3: Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.C.6: Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3: Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the area and circumference of a circle.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HS.G-CO.A.1: Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, and line segment, based on the undefined notions of point, line, and distance along a line.
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief State School Officers. (2010). Common Core State Standards. Washington, DC: Authors.