Draw, compose and decompose shapes
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Why this why now
This unit revisits the properties of 2D and 3D shapes and ideas of area and perimeter. Pupils use their knowledge and understanding to reason about shapes including 2D nets of 3D shapes and the relationship between side lengths and both area and perimeter. They revisit the idea that shapes with the same area can have a different perimeter and vice versa. This prepares them for calculating the are and perimeter of other shapes in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Name and describe common 2D and 3D shapes
- Recognise how shapes can be built and taken apart
- Use basic geometric vocabulary to describe components
Threads
Why this why now
This unit revisits the properties of 2D and 3D shapes and ideas of area and perimeter. Pupils use their knowledge and understanding to reason about shapes including 2D nets of 3D shapes and the relationship between side lengths and both area and perimeter. They revisit the idea that shapes with the same area can have a different perimeter and vice versa. This prepares them for calculating the are and perimeter of other shapes in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Name and describe common 2D and 3D shapes
- Recognise how shapes can be built and taken apart
- Use basic geometric vocabulary to describe components
Draw, compose and decompose shapes
In this unit pupils will use knowledge of shape properties to draw, sketch and identify shapes.
10 lessons in unit
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