GM2-4: Identify and describe the plane shapes found in objects.
Elaboration on this Achievement Objective
This means students will be able to identify plane (flat) shapes in objects and structures around them and consider why the given shape is suitable for its purpose, for example wheels are circular so they roll freely, floors are usually rectangles because they are easier to build and things fit efficiently, etc. They should consider how three dimensional objects are built from flat shapes through pulling packets apart and constructing solids of their own, for example nets for cubes.
Teaching resources for this Achievement Objective
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in applying their knowledge of fractions in a geometric context.
Rich learning activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
In this unit students investigate the features of solid shapes and learn the names for them. They will be introduced to making nets for 3D shapes.
Explore and describe faces, edges, and corners of 2D and 3D objects. Make, name and describe polygons and other plane shapes.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This interactive learning module supports students to think about features of shapes they see in the world around them, and how do describe them.
Use words that tell us about shapes. Identify features of two and three dimensional shapes. Find plane shapes in 3D objects. Explain why shapes are used for particular purposes.
Student e-Ako
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
In this unit students sort and explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes, identify and describe their distinguishing features and come to appreciate the efficiency of the tessellating hexagon in meeting the needs of honeybees.
Identify distinguishing features of 2D (plane) shapes using the language of sides and corners. Identify distinguishing features of 3D shapes using the language of faces, edges, vertex/vertices. Explore hexagons, recognising that they tessellate. Make hollow prism shapes and describe their features....
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
These are level 2 number and geometry problems from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
find triangles within a shape (Problem 1) use addition strategies to solve problems (Problems 2 and 4)
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This unit builds the learning of mathematics around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The sessions provide meaningful contexts that highlight Māori culture and provide powerful learning opportunities that connect different strands of mathematics.
Session One Use place value based strategies to subtract single and two digit numbers. Session Two Interpret a calendar to make decisions about dates. Add two digit numbers. Session Three Gather and sort data to make decisions about quantities of food to order. Calculate with measures, including...
Units of Work
Number and Algebra
Level Two
This unit provides you with a range of opportunities to assess the entry level of achievement of your students.
Classify whole numbers as even or odd and generalise the nature of sums when even and odd numbers are added. Recognise that sums remain the same if the same amount is added and subtracted to the two addends, e.g. 17 + 19 = 27 + 9. Create and follow instructions to make a model made with shapes....
Units of Work
Number and Algebra
Level Two
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in identifying and sorting solids by the plane shapes of their faces.
Rich learning activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This unit uses the context of Picasso's art to explore two and three-dimensional shapes, to recognise their features, and to develop in the students appropriate language to discuss Picasso's and their own artworks.
Sort attribute blocks and explain their groupings. Understand and use geometric language to describe the features of two-dimensional (plane) shapes. Create an artwork using plane shapes. Recognise how shape is an important feature of Picasso’s artworks. Understand and describe the features of a cube...
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
These are level 2 number and shape problems from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
use a system to solvea combination problem (Problem 1) solve addition problems using addition facts (Problem 2) counter corners and edges in a 3 dimensional shape (Problem 3)
Figure It Out activities
Number and Algebra
Level Two
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
identify two dimensional faces on three dimensional shapes
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a Level 2 and Level 3 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
identify face shapes on a threee dimensional shape make a net for a cube.
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 geometry activity from the Figure It Out theme series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
identify two dimensional shapes in drawings
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
identify two dimensional and three dimensional shapes in the environment
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
recognise triangles in patterns make a tessellating pattern using two dimensional shapes
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two