Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Group lecture, worksheets.
Objective: To become knowledgeable concerning geometric attributes and vocabulary describing those attributes.
Activity: Whole group lecture using attribute blocks. Go through each shape and attributes. Discuss similarities and differences in shapes. With some groups, teacher could introduce volume, area, and perimeter.
