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

This educational resource is centred around the exploration of patterns using both two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) shapes, aimed at enhancing students' recognition and naming of common geometric figures. The lesson's objective aligns with the National Curriculum, focusing on identifying and naming shapes such as cuboids (including cubes), pyramids, spheres, rectangles (including squares), circles, and triangles. To facilitate the learning process, a variety of resources are provided, including differentiated worksheets, teaching slides, and a collection of 2-D and 3-D shapes. Key vocabulary terms such as 'patterns', 'core', and the names of various shapes are emphasised to bolster the students' geometric lexicon.

Students are encouraged to engage with the shapes by completing and creating simple patterns, paying attention to the shapes' different sizes, colours, and orientations. This helps to strengthen their ability to recognise and articulate the names of the shapes. The lesson guides students to identify the core of each pattern, which is the repeating part, and to use this knowledge to extend the patterns in any direction, including around a circle. The worksheet activities are tiered to cater to varying levels of proficiency, from identifying simple patterns to spotting subtle differences and predicting the continuation of more complex arrangements. Through these exercises, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they discern patterns, articulate their observations, and justify their reasoning.