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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | 2D shapes |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Mathematics
Year 2
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum, focusing on recognizing, describing, and classifying 2D shapes.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to 2D Shapes | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce 2D shapes using flashcards. Ask students to name shapes they already know. |
| 2 | Explanation of Properties | 5 minutes | Discuss the properties of 2D shapes (sides, angles, etc.). Use a whiteboard to illustrate. |
| 3 | Distributed Card Activity | 10 minutes | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain what they need to fill in about the shapes. |
| 4 | Class Activity | 5 minutes | Have students work in pairs to compare what they filled in on their cards, encouraging discussion. |
| 5 | Collection and Random Check | 5 minutes | Collect the cards for random checking of students' work. Emphasize that this is informal. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Reflection | 5 minutes | Recap the lesson by reviewing the 2D shapes covered and their properties. Address any questions. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about 2D shapes. Can anyone tell me what a 2D shape is? Yes! That's right, 2D shapes are flat shapes that we can see and touch. Let's look at some shape flashcards together."
(Show flashcards one by one: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle)
"Can anyone name a shape they already know? Great! I love how many shapes you can identify. Today, we will focus more on these shapes and learn about their properties."
"Now, let's talk about the properties of these shapes. Can anyone tell me what a property of a shape might be? Yes! Good answers! Some properties include the number of sides and angles. Let's write some properties on the whiteboard."
(Draw each shape on the whiteboard and label properties)
"Remember, the more we know about these shapes, the better we'll be at recognizing and classifying them!"
"Now it's time for you all to get hands-on. I’m going to hand out these printable cards to each of you. Your task is to fill in the cards with information about the shapes I just showed you. Write down the name of the shape and its properties. You need to fill in the number of sides and angles for each shape."
(Distribute the cards)
"Take your time, and if you're unsure about something, you can ask me for help!"
"Okay, everyone! Now that you have filled out your cards, I’d like you to pair up with a partner. Look at each other’s cards and compare what you've written. Talk about the properties of the shapes. Did you both fill in the same information? Let me hear some of your discussions!"
(Walk around the classroom, listen to pairs, and facilitate discussions)
"Time's up! Can I have your cards back, please? I will collect them so I can check what you've learned. Don’t worry; this is just for me to see how you went with the task. We won't be grading you on this!"
(Collect the cards)
"Remember, what’s important is that you tried your best! I’ll review them and provide some feedback in our next class."
"To wrap up our lesson today, let’s quickly review the 2D shapes we learned and their properties. Can anyone tell me the properties of a triangle? Great! And how about a square?"
(Encourage responses from students)
"Fantastic work, everyone! Does anyone have any questions about what we learned today? Remember to look around your home tonight for different 2D shapes and draw at least three for our next class. Thank you all for your hard work today!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a 2D shape? | |
| Can you name some examples of 2D shapes? | |
| What properties can we identify in 2D shapes? | |
| How many sides does a circle have? | |
| How many right angles does a square have? | |
| What are the properties of a triangle? | |
| How many sides does a rectangle have? | |
| What is the relationship between the sides of a rectangle? | |
| Can you explain why a square is a special type of rectangle? | |
| What activities did we do today to learn about 2D shapes? | |
| How did you feel about the card activity? | |
| What 2D shapes did you find in your home after our lesson? | |
| How can we classify different 2D shapes? | |
| Why is it important to know the properties of shapes? | |
| Can you describe a situation where you might use this knowledge? |