Properties of shape - Sort 2D shapes - Presentation

In this interactive lesson, students are invited to explore the fascinating world of two-dimensional shapes by learning to categorise them based on their distinct properties. The lesson begins with an engaging discussion about the various attributes of 2D shapes, prompting students to think about how these shapes can be sorted. They are encouraged to consider different characteristics such as the number of sides, vertices, and lines of symmetry. The lesson includes a series of activities where students are tasked with grouping shapes like rectangles, triangles, pentagons, and squares into appropriate categories, enhancing their understanding of shapes' properties.

As the lesson progresses, students delve deeper into the concept of sorting shapes by engaging in further activities that challenge them to classify shapes in alternative ways. For instance, they might sort shapes by whether they have four sides or not, or by the number of vertices they possess. The lesson also incorporates reasoning tasks, such as identifying shapes that have been incorrectly sorted or determining the correct order of shapes based on their number of vertices. To solidify their learning, students engage in hands-on independent work, cutting out shapes and placing them correctly on a sheet or within a Venn diagram, before concluding with a discussion that reinforces their understanding and ability to sort 2D shapes accurately.