teaching resource

2D Shape Maths Investigation - My Crazy Cubby House!

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 1 - 4

Curriculum

ACMMG022

Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
ACMMG042

Describe and draw two-dimensional shapes, with and without digital technologies
ACMMG088

Compare and describe two dimensional shapes that result from combining and splitting common shapes, with and without the use of digital technologies

VC2M1SP01

Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them <ul> <li>classifying a collection of shapes including different circles, ovals, regular and irregular shapes, triangles and quadrilaterals, saying what is the same about the shapes in a group and what is different between the shapes in a group</li> <li>selecting a shape from a small collection of shapes inside a bag and describing the shape by feel, so that others can name the shape and give reasons for their choice</li> <li>comparing the different objects that can be built out of the same number of blocks or centi-cubes and discussing the differences between them</li> <li>exploring string games used in storytelling by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, in Karda from the Yandruwandha Peoples of north-eastern South Australia), recognising, comparing, describing and classifying the shapes made by the string and these shapes’ relationship to shapes and objects on Country/Place</li> </ul>
VC2M2SP01

Recognise, compare and classify shapes, referencing the number of sides and using spatial terms such as ‘opposite’, ‘parallel’, ‘curved’ and ‘straight’ <ul> <li>sorting a collection of shapes in different ways based on their features, such as number of sides, whether all sides are equal and whether pairs of opposite sides are parallel; for example, sorting collections of triangles and other polygons</li> <li>manipulating shapes and recognising that different orientations do not change the shape; for example, cutting out pictures of various shapes and recognising that they are still classified as the same shape even if they are upside down or on their side</li> <li>investigating the shapes of different sporting fields, describing and labelling their features, including sidelines, centre circles and goal squares; for example, labelling the lines on a basketball court and using spatial terms to describe them</li> <li>creating regular shapes using digital tools, describing and observing what happens when you manipulate them; for example, dragging or pushing vertices to produce irregular shapes, or moving or rotating a shape</li> </ul>
VC2M4SP02

Represent and approximate composite shapes and objects in the environment, using combinations of familiar shapes and objects <ul> <li>identifying common shapes that form part of a composite shape by re-creating these shapes using physical or virtual materials</li> <li>physically or virtually using cubes to make three-dimensional models that approximate real objects; for example, building a virtual environment by using a computer software program to construct objects out of cubes</li> <li>approximating complex shapes and objects in the environment with familiar shapes and objects; for example, drawing cartoon animals by combining familiar shapes</li> <li>recognising how familiar shapes and objects are used in logos and other graphics to represent more complex shapes, and creating logos using graphic design software</li> </ul>

teaching resource

2D Shape Maths Investigation - My Crazy Cubby House!

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Years: 1 - 4

A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of 2D shapes.

In this investigation, the students have been asked to design a crazy cubby house to be built in their backyard. They must draw a design on grid paper using a variety of 2D shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles and circles) then colour their design according to the 2D shapes they have used.

This teaching resource includes:

teacher notes, detailing a range of important information about the investigation
a detailed description of the investigation for students, including step-by-step instructions
a planning worksheet
grid paper
reflection questions.

Curriculum

ACMMG022

Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
ACMMG042

Describe and draw two-dimensional shapes, with and without digital technologies
ACMMG088

Compare and describe two dimensional shapes that result from combining and splitting common shapes, with and without the use of digital technologies

VC2M1SP01

Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them <ul> <li>classifying a collection of shapes including different circles, ovals, regular and irregular shapes, triangles and quadrilaterals, saying what is the same about the shapes in a group and what is different between the shapes in a group</li> <li>selecting a shape from a small collection of shapes inside a bag and describing the shape by feel, so that others can name the shape and give reasons for their choice</li> <li>comparing the different objects that can be built out of the same number of blocks or centi-cubes and discussing the differences between them</li> <li>exploring string games used in storytelling by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, in Karda from the Yandruwandha Peoples of north-eastern South Australia), recognising, comparing, describing and classifying the shapes made by the string and these shapes’ relationship to shapes and objects on Country/Place</li> </ul>
VC2M2SP01

Recognise, compare and classify shapes, referencing the number of sides and using spatial terms such as ‘opposite’, ‘parallel’, ‘curved’ and ‘straight’ <ul> <li>sorting a collection of shapes in different ways based on their features, such as number of sides, whether all sides are equal and whether pairs of opposite sides are parallel; for example, sorting collections of triangles and other polygons</li> <li>manipulating shapes and recognising that different orientations do not change the shape; for example, cutting out pictures of various shapes and recognising that they are still classified as the same shape even if they are upside down or on their side</li> <li>investigating the shapes of different sporting fields, describing and labelling their features, including sidelines, centre circles and goal squares; for example, labelling the lines on a basketball court and using spatial terms to describe them</li> <li>creating regular shapes using digital tools, describing and observing what happens when you manipulate them; for example, dragging or pushing vertices to produce irregular shapes, or moving or rotating a shape</li> </ul>
VC2M4SP02

Represent and approximate composite shapes and objects in the environment, using combinations of familiar shapes and objects <ul> <li>identifying common shapes that form part of a composite shape by re-creating these shapes using physical or virtual materials</li> <li>physically or virtually using cubes to make three-dimensional models that approximate real objects; for example, building a virtual environment by using a computer software program to construct objects out of cubes</li> <li>approximating complex shapes and objects in the environment with familiar shapes and objects; for example, drawing cartoon animals by combining familiar shapes</li> <li>recognising how familiar shapes and objects are used in logos and other graphics to represent more complex shapes, and creating logos using graphic design software</li> </ul>

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Emma · 6 years ago

My grade 1 class loved this activity! It kept them engaged for their whole maths lesson. Highly recommend!
- Kristian · 6 years ago
  
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