Draw shapes with given properties on a range of geometric grids
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can draw shapes with given properties on a range of geometric grids.
Key learning points
- If you know the properties of a shape you can use a ruler and a range of grids to create it.
- Lines are perpendicular when they are at right angles to each other.
- Lines are parallel because they are always the same distance apart.
Keywords
Property / properties - A property is a character or quality something has.
Common misconception
Pupils may not recognise that the same type of shape, such as a pentagon, can have different properties such as parallel or perpendicular lines.
Make use of geoboards if possible to create a pentagon and physically move one vertex. Focus on the fact that the shape still has 5 vertices and discuss what is similar and different.
Teacher tip
Ensure adequate time is given in Cycle 1 to pupils drawing their own shapes so they are confident in properties of shapes before completing shapes in Cycle 2.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at these four shapes. What do they have in common?
Q2.Order the shapes starting with the shape with the highest number of vertices.
Q3.True or false? A trapezium must have a pair of perpendicular sides.
Q4.Complete the definition. A parallelogram has four sides, four vertices and …
Q5.Which shape does this describe? A quadrilateral with four equal length sides. It has two pairs of parallel lines.
Q6.The hexagon has been decomposed into three parts. One is a parallelogram. Name one of the other two parts.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many pairs of perpendicular sides does this polygon have?
Q2.Andeep moves one vertex to change shape A to shape B. What has changed?
Q3.True or false? This triangle has one right angle and therefore a pair of perpendicular sides.
Q4.Sofia begins to draw a septagon. The points will become vertices. How many more points does she need to have to make a septagon?
Q5.Sofia says if she connects the vertices shown here she will have a quadrilateral with a pair of perpendicular sides. Do you agree?
Q6.Sofia completes a shape to make a pentagon. Tick the correct statements.
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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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