Geometry Shape - Patterns with 3D and 2D shapes - Presentation

In a series of engaging activities, students are encouraged to explore the world of geometry by creating and identifying patterns with both 3D and 2D shapes. The lesson commences with a discussion on the fundamental differences between 2D and 3D shapes to ensure a solid foundational understanding. Students are then tasked with continuing existing patterns, with an emphasis on using two colours to distinguish between the shapes. The activities are designed to be interactive and hands-on, with suggestions to use everyday items like blocks, cubes, or crayons to construct and extend the patterns, thereby enhancing their learning experience through tactile involvement.

Further into the lesson, the students delve into more complex pattern recognition and creation. They are asked to predict and identify missing shapes in given sequences, fostering their analytical and problem-solving skills. The patterns are made using 3D shapes, and students must determine which shape would logically follow to maintain the pattern's consistency. Additionally, students are prompted to vocalise patterns to aid in their understanding and retention. The lesson also includes reasoning challenges where students must analyse and compare patterns, offering explanations for their conclusions. Independent work reinforces the concepts taught, as students continue patterns and circle the shapes used, predicting the next shape needed. Through these varied activities, students develop a deeper understanding of patterns and the properties of shapes, both 2D and 3D.