Geometry Shape - Recognise and name 2D shapes - Presentation

In the third lesson of a series on shapes, students are encouraged to recognise and name various 2D shapes. The lesson begins with a discussion on the differences between 2D and 3D shapes, setting the stage for students to explore 2D shapes as they appear on the surfaces of 3D objects. The lesson aims to familiarise students with basic geometrical figures such as triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, pentagons, and hexagons. The interactive presentation prompts students to think about the characteristics of these shapes and how to distinguish them from one another.

Students engage in hands-on activities, such as tracing around shapes and writing their names, to reinforce their learning. They are tasked with identifying specific shapes, like circling triangles and ticking rectangles, to practice their recognition skills. The lesson also challenges students with reasoning tasks, where they must deduce possible shapes from partial information or create shapes using a limited number of straight lines. Independent work further tests their understanding, asking them to identify and circle various shapes within a given set. The lesson concludes with a discussion that prompts students to articulate their knowledge about 2D shapes, their properties, and how they relate to 3D objects.