Shape: discuss and compare 2D and 3D shapes
Why this, why now
In this unit pupils will learn that polygons can be described, sorted, compared and named according to the number of sides and vertices. They will describe 3D shapes, finding different ways to sort and compare them.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 12 / 19
Shape: discuss and compare 2D and 3D shapes
In this unit pupils will learn that polygons can be described, sorted, compared and named according to the number of sides and vertices. They will describe 3D shapes, finding different ways to sort and compare them.
10 lessons- Describe and name polygons, including triangles and quadrilaterals
- Discuss and compare 3D shapes
- Find different ways to sort 3D shapes
- Describe and name 3d shapes – prisms and pyramids
- Describe, name and sort polygons, including pentagons, hexagons and octagons
- Lines of symmetry
- Recognise and sort polygons
- Describe and name 3D shapes
- Investigate how polygons can be joined and folded to form 3D shapes
- Discuss and compare polygons