Properties of shape - Make patterns with 2D shapes - Planning

In a Year 2 geometry lesson, students delve into the world of 2D shapes, exploring their properties and using them to create patterns. The lesson provides a variety of resources, including differentiated activity sheets and teaching slides, to support learning. Key vocabulary such as '2D shape', 'vertex', 'side', 'straight', 'rotate', 'pattern', and 'sequence' are introduced, with vocabulary cards and definitions available to aid understanding. Students begin by revisiting their existing knowledge of 2D shapes, setting the stage for them to apply this understanding to pattern creation and continuation.

During the class, children engage in partner work, encouraging communication and reasoning about their pattern choices. They are tasked with identifying repeating elements in sequences and predicting subsequent shapes. Activities range from identifying shapes that form a repeat to rotating a single shape to create a pattern. The practical component allows students to experiment with making repeating patterns using a selection of 2D shapes. They are also challenged with problem-solving tasks, such as finding quicker methods for continuing patterns and exploring various ways to create them. The lesson concludes with a reflective 'Give me five' activity, where students consider what they've learned, the skills they've used, and any difficulties encountered, ensuring they remember key points from the lesson. Differentiated sheets cater to varying levels of ability, from simple alternating patterns to more complex sequences, ensuring each child is supported in working towards, achieving, or exceeding expected learning outcomes.