If you thought Lesson 1 on classifying quadrilaterals was fun, you are in for a treat with Lesson 2! Your students will be engaged from start to finish as they learn about the hierarchy of quadrilaterals by attending a Quadrilateral Fashion Show!
Classifying Quadrilaterals Fashion Show - The Original Idea
When I first hosted a quadrilateral fashion show (circa 2005), I literally had students walk a runway (hallway) while holding a giant quadrilateral. Their group was in charge of researching a quadrilateral and presenting it to the class during a “fashion show”.
I sure do miss the days before technology took over. I have such fond memories from this lesson! However, it did take a few days for students to research and create their giant quadrilateral, and then present it to the class. Therefore, I have since moved towards a quicker, more teacher-led fashion show.
Classifying Quadrilaterals Fashion Show - The Modern Version
Since the original fashion show was such a hit, I didn’t want to toss it out completely. It just needed some updates to keep my new technology-driven students engaged.
With this in mind, I took my original idea and gave it a modern twist, filled with interactive and engaging features, all with the help of my favorite models!
Click the play button to see this fashion show in action!
These adorable dot dudes “model” each quadrilateral and prompt students to analyze their attributes. On a recording sheet, students then draw their own model (quadrilateral), label the attributes (right angles, equal sides, parallel sides), and classify the quadrilateral in as many ways as possible.
This classifying quadrilaterals recording sheet comes in three versions with room for 1, 4, or 6 quadrilaterals to a page.
I prefer using the page with all 6 to allow students to compare and contrast each shape. However, you can place the full-page size in sheet protectors and have students use Expo markers.
For a fun extension, turn this into a cute bulletin board by having students draw a real-life figure (person or animal) wearing their quadrilateral as a hat, dress, purse, etc. This will definitely bring out their creative side!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Pair the recording sheet with the PowerPoint and you’ll be on your way to hosting your first-ever Quadrilateral Fashion Show. It will be a lesson you and your students will remember for the years to come!
So, where can you grab this lesson? I’m so glad you asked!
This ready-to-teach lesson is also great for sub plans and includes:
✅ EDITABLE PowerPoint Presentation
(all text is editable)
✅ READ ONLY PowerPoint Presentation
(if no changes are needed)
✅ Printable Work Mat
(full size, 4 to a page, and 6 to a page)
Click the button to view this activity on TPT!
Until next time,
Happy Teaching!
P.S. If you missed my previous post on classifying quadrilaterals, be sure to check that out!