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
Level Two
Integrated
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in applying their knowledge of fractions in a geometric context.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
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.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Student e-Ako
This interactive learning module supports students to think about features of shapes they see in the world around them, and how do describe them.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
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.
Level Two
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
These are level 2 number and geometry problems from the Figure It Out series.A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
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.
Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit provides you with a range of opportunities to assess the entry level of achievement of your students.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in identifying and sorting solids by the plane shapes of their faces.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
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.
Level Two
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
These are level 2 number and shape problems from the Figure It Out series.A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Figure It Out activities
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series.A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Level Three
Geometry and Measurement
Figure It Out activities
This is a Level 2 and Level 3 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series.A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 geometry activity from the Figure It Out theme series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Figure It Out activities
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series.A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Figure It Out activities
This is a Level 2 Geometry activity from the Figure It Out Series.A PDF of the student activity is included.