Properties of shape - Turns and angles - Presentation

The latest lesson focuses on the properties of shapes, specifically on understanding turns and angles. Students are prompted to define what an angle is and to discuss the concept. They are reminded of what turns are and explore the meanings of clockwise and anticlockwise movements. The lesson delves into identifying full turns and fractions of turns, such as half, quarter, and three-quarter turns. This foundational knowledge is crucial for students to recognise and visualise the rotation of objects and the formation of angles.

Following the discussion, a series of practical activities are introduced to reinforce the concepts. Students are instructed to practise turning from different starting points, listening to instructions, and determining whether they have made a whole turn or a fraction of a turn. Subsequent exercises involve drawing the outcome of an arrow's rotation after specified turns and working with clock faces to turn the minute hand and note the resulting position. These activities help to solidify the relationship between turns and angles, facilitating a better understanding of geometry in everyday contexts, such as reading clocks. The lesson also encourages students to look for angles within their classroom environment, further connecting the mathematical concept to the real world.