Vocabulary - General Shapes

The vocabulary list provided is a comprehensive collection of terms related to general shapes, essential for KS2 students. It includes basic geometric concepts such as 'shape', which refers to the form or outline of an object, and 'pattern', denoting a repeated decorative design. The list distinguishes between 'flat' surfaces and 'curved' ones, helping children to visualize and describe different types of shapes. Words like 'straight', 'round', 'hollow', and 'solid' further expand their descriptive language, allowing them to articulate the characteristics of three-dimensional objects.

Geometric terms such as 'corner', 'point', and 'pointed' are used to define specific features of shapes, while 'face' refers to a flat surface on a three-dimensional figure. 'Side', 'edge', and 'end' are terms that describe the boundaries of a shape or object, and 'sort' suggests classification based on attributes. The vocabulary list also includes verbs like 'make', 'build', 'draw', and nouns such as 'surface', which are central to creating and discussing geometric figures. Advanced concepts such as 'right-angles', 'vertex', and 'vertices' introduce students to the precise language used in geometry. 'Layer', 'diagram', 'line', and 'construct' are terms that assist in understanding and representing shapes in different contexts. Finally, 'sketch', 'radius', 'diameter', and 'net' provide a foundation for discussing circles and the unfolding of three-dimensional shapes into two-dimensional representations.