New
New
Year 1
Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not circles
I can say if a shape is a circle or not and explain why.
New
New
Year 1
Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not circles
I can say if a shape is a circle or not and explain why.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Describe what the outside of a circle feels like.
- Identify shapes that are circles because they are round and the outside is always an equal distance from the centre.
- Identify shapes that are not circles and explain why.
Common misconception
Children may think that ovals are also circles.
Emphasise that the outside of a circle is always an equal distance from the centre by exploring and drawing around different cut-outs.
Keywords
Circle - A 2D shape that has one curved line which is always an equal distance from the centre.
Curved - A line or surface that is not straight or flat.
Centre - The middle of something.
Equal - The same.
A circle does not have any sides - we use 'curved line' rather than side. Try recreating the circle-drawing exercise on a large scale. Ask a child to stand in the 'middle', holding a piece of rope tightly. Walk round to draw a curved line with chalk.
Teacher tip
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Video
Loading...
Starter quiz
Download starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.
Which line is curved?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474412%2Fwi8ropz1nxfdvqnztlyr.png&w=750&q=75)
A
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474412%2Fjcqxu8m8imtuwexkkhw5.png&w=828&q=75)
B
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474413%2Fpjrk2dalobxknpcwsilg.png&w=750&q=75)
Q2.
Which shape looks like a box?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474414%2Flpjhgaclycfq3m8odopy.png&w=640&q=75)
A
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474414%2Fqxh140nluu7qzhvnfazu.png&w=640&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474414%2Fvaaeoooftkfbmxsh30lv.png&w=640&q=75)
C
Q3.
Which robot has pointy hands?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474415%2Fgmxknzursuvgtxjoyyev.png&w=384&q=75)
A
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474416%2Fohklwnztm9kqblgc6qcf.png&w=384&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474416%2Fmb3erwb3nr5rwx1e0sxn.png&w=640&q=75)
C
Q4.
Which arrow is pointing to the middle of the circle?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474417%2Fygwt4et0yc5wysz5enqn.png&w=640&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474416%2Fppnv0sz6z2gtq6h9piht.png&w=640&q=75)
B
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474418%2Fklp1ds94jnyonxlkslu0.png&w=640&q=75)
C
Q5.
Which lines are in the wrong set?
![An image in a quiz](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474418%2Fp4kb3quyuutwxwtbn1dk.png&w=1080&q=75)
line B
Q6.
A rectangle __________ has a curved line.
always
sometimes
Exit quiz
Download exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.
Which shape has one straight side?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fyulmczgarfzv53zzpy0y.png&w=640&q=75)
A
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fellmr7sn8ndklbkidqrm.png&w=384&q=75)
B
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fg4vltlqu11jl6xscrubv.png&w=640&q=75)
Q2.
Which shapes have only one curved line?
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fellmr7sn8ndklbkidqrm.png&w=384&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fyulmczgarfzv53zzpy0y.png&w=640&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fg4vltlqu11jl6xscrubv.png&w=640&q=75)
C
Q3.
True or false? This shape has a curved line that is always an equal distance from the centre.
![An image in a quiz](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474409%2Fxwrquszkbtas6kfixggr.png&w=640&q=75)
False
Q4.
This shape is not a circle because __________.
![An image in a quiz](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702474411%2Fflelkgbiewru1utvve7g.png&w=640&q=75)
it has one curved line.
the line is always an equal distance from the centre.
Q5.
Which of these shapes could go in the “circles” group?
![An image in a quiz](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702291137%2Fa32v5fvfl424am3jmvun.png&w=750&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702291138%2Fgnn7mo2a1e8oocs9spud.png&w=640&q=75)
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702291176%2Fvxoerh1omh7tgeoylemu.png&w=640&q=75)
B
![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Foaknationalacademy-res.cloudinary.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fv1702291428%2Fyyhbjrcdgfzrjdgz6gtp.png&w=640&q=75)
C
Q6.
A circle __________ has only one curved line.
sometimes
never
Additional material
Download additional material
We're sorry, but preview is not currently available. Download to see additional material.