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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Shape
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Shape

Objectives

• Understand the basic properties of 2D and 3D shapes
• Identify and classify shapes based on their properties
• Apply knowledge of shapes in real-world contexts

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Shape flashcards (2D and 3D)
• Worksheets for practice
• Ruler and compass for geometric drawing
• Access to shape sorting activity (digital or physical)

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Links

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, particularly focusing on the geometry section where students are required to describe, compare, and classify shapes.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Shapes	5	Introduce the topic of shapes. Discuss what students already know about 2D and 3D shapes. Use real-life examples.
2	Exploring 2D Shapes	10	Present flashcards of various 2D shapes (e.g., circles, squares, triangles). Discuss properties like sides, angles, and symmetry. Class activity: students draw their favorite 2D shape on whiteboards.
3	Exploring 3D Shapes	5	Show flashcards of 3D shapes (e.g., cubes, spheres, pyramids). Discuss properties such as faces, edges, and vertices. Students compare 2D and 3D shapes.
4	Classifying Shapes	5	Engage students in a class activity where they categorize shapes into 2D and 3D. Use worksheets where students can identify and classify shapes.
5	Real-World Shapes	3	Discuss how different shapes are found in the environment (e.g., buildings, books). Students share examples they have noticed.
6	Review and Homework Assignment	2	Quickly recap what was learned during the lesson. Assign homework: complete a worksheet on identifying and classifying shapes. No presentations necessary; homework to be submitted by next class.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
• Check the completed worksheets for understanding and accuracy during the next class.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet focused on identifying and classifying different shapes and submit it in the following lesson without presenting in front of the class.

Reflection

• Plan time after the lesson to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons on shapes. Feedback from students could also be incorporated.

Lesson script