Shape and line tools
I can recognise vector drawings and use shape and line tools
Shape and line tools
I can recognise vector drawings and use shape and line tools
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Vector drawings are made up of shapes.
- Shapes can be drawn with line and shape tools.
- Vector drawings are different to paper-based drawings.
Keywords
Vector - a type of computer image made up of shapes, lines and curves
Shape - a flat object like a square or circle that you can use to build a picture
Tool - something you click to help you draw, move, or change parts of your picture
Common misconception
Vector drawings are the same as paper-based drawings.
Vector drawings are made up of shapes layered together, not single lines drawn.
To help you plan your year 5 computing lesson on: Shape and line tools, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 computing lesson on: Shape and line tools, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 2 computing lessons from the Introduction to vector graphics unit, dive into the full secondary computing curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Access to a drawing package such as https://oak.link/google-drawings
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
creating a circle or square
drawing a straight line
keeping your work for later use