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Year 1
Compose tangram images
I can compare and discuss individual tangram pieces and make my own pictures.
New
New
Year 1
Compose tangram images
I can compare and discuss individual tangram pieces and make my own pictures.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Individual tangram pieces can be discussed and compared.
- Some tangram pieces are the same size when laid directly on top of each other.
- Tangram pictures, using two or more pieces, can be created and described.
- Tangram pieces can be laid directly onto diagrams to create pictures
Keywords
Tangram - An ancient Chinese puzzle of seven pieces that make a square.
Triangle - A 2D shape with three sides.
Square - A 2D shape with four equal sides.
Common misconception
Children might not notice that the two small and two large triangles are the same size.
Lay the tangram pieces on top of each other to physically explore and compare the size of each piece.
As before, these slides are simply a guide for the teacher. Pupils should be given opportunities to explore and play with tangram pieces, copy and compose their own images and compare the pieces by placing them on top of one another.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
How many hats are there?
6
8
Q2.
How many hats are there now?
7
8
9
Q3.
True or false, this pattern block has been rotated.
False
I am not sure
Q4.
Which image shows that the pattern block has been rotated?
A
B
Q5.
Which pattern blocks can we use to fill this shape?
Q6.
What would I need to do to this purple block to fill the shape?
Rotate it in its place.
Move it into place.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is this called?
a block
a piece
Q2.
Which tangram piece is labelled?
small triangle
medium triangle
square
Q3.
Which tangram piece is labelled?
medium triangle
large triangle
square
Q4.
True or false, one large triangle is the same size as one medium triangle and one small triangle.
True
I am not sure
Q5.
True or false, one large triangle is the same size as two medium triangles.
False
I am not sure
Q6.
Who has copied the picture correctly?
Jun
Lucas
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