In our current Geometry learning students have been finding out about 2D and 3D shapes

We have been completing learning around our next steps in geometry. Our students are learning about describing the features of 2D and 3D objects using the language of geometry; modelling and describing 3-D objects shown in diagrams or pictures. 

When describing the features of 2D shapes they are learning to name the shape accurately, say how many sides, corners, diagonals, if there are parallel or perpendicular lines, what angles are in the shape (particularly right angles), if there are lines of symmetry, the different types of triangles etc.

Creating tessellations, designs using 2D shapes where the straight edges fit together is another learning activity, which the students get very engaged in.

When describing the features of 3D shapes they are learning to name the shape accurately, identify how many faces, edges and vertices there are.  The next step is identifying nets of 3D shapes, drawing them to specified measurements and making them.

We are also drawing 3D shapes on isometric dot paper in order to show different views of shapes.