2D and 3D shapes
1) Castle ShapesGrades: 1-2
Summary: This site is separated into 5 sections.
Starter activity part 1 - covers the learning objective and definitions
Starter activity part 2- sorting out 2 and 3D shapes
Main session part 1 - identify the shapes in the floor plan and then use the venn diagram
Main session part 2 - Label the parts of a 3D shape and use a Venn Diagram to sort out shapes with curved faces and vertices.
Plenary - identify properties of 3D shapes
How to integrate: Shared, Independent
Some of the activities and sessions (part 1) would probably be better used as a shared lesson since it's hard to type in words using the IWB, but I still recommend working through the venn diagram on the IWB. Some of the sections even include worksheets that can be printed.
2) Point of View
Grades: 3-5
Summary: Each shape has a different point of view depending on where you're standing. This game will show students what objects look like from different sides.
How to integrate: Shared, Independent
This game is a great way to show students how the shape changes depending on which angle you're looking from. I find the best way for the students to understand this concept is to show them with real manipulative and then follow up with this game.
3) Dr. Gee's 3D Lab
Grades: 2-3
Summary: Help Dr. Gee find out what the net shape matches the 3D shape on the side by clicking yes or no.
How to integrate: Modelled
This lesson is easy and quick to do as a warm-up activity or a check for understanding. It's great to use on the Smart Board.