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Pattern blocks
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One student makes an object, using pattern blocks and without letting their partner see. Then they use positional words to describe the locations of the pattern blocks in the larger object they made. Their partner tries to make the same object, based on the description. Then they check to see if the objects are the same.
Geoblocks
Geoblock sets typically include rectangular and triangular prisms. They do not typically include spheres, cones, or cylinders. When these additional shapes are required, solid shapes are indicated alongside geoblocks in the required materials. The tool is still called geoblocks to keep things simple for students.
Solid shapes
Standard geoblock sets do not include cylinders, spheres, and cones. When these shapes are required, solid shapes are indicated in the required materials. The tool is still called geoblocks to keep things simple for students.
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One student makes a larger object, using solid shapes and without letting their partner see. Then they use positional words to describe the location of each solid shape in the larger object they made. Their partner tries to make the same object, based on their description. Then they check to see if the objects are the same.
Each student needs a matching set of solid shapes.