| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | 3d shapes |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| 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 |
3D Shapes
Year 4 (Age 8-9)
Mathematics
20 students
The lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on geometry, specifically understanding properties of shapes.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion about what shapes are and their importance. Introduce the topic of 3D shapes. |
| 2 | Exploring 3D Shapes | 10 | Show various models of 3D shapes. Invite students to name and describe them based on properties (edges, faces, vertices). |
| 3 | Real-Life Connections | 5 | Discuss examples of 3D shapes in everyday life (e.g., balls, boxes). Encourage students to share examples they can think of. |
| 4 | Hands-On Activity | 7 | Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of 3D shape models to explore and measure. Ask them to identify characteristics. |
| 5 | Worksheet Activity | 3 | Distribute worksheets for students to draw and label different 3D shapes and their properties. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up and Homework | 5 | Summarise what has been learned. Assign a relevant homework task without asking students to present it in class. Collect worksheets at the end. |
Complete a worksheet that includes identifying 3D shapes around the house and writing a short description of their properties and uses.
Review homework and worksheets for understanding and accuracy without requiring student presentations, allowing for individual reflection on the learning process.