Teaching Resource
2D Shape Maths Investigation – My Crazy Cubby House!
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.
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NSW Curriculum alignment
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MA1-14MG
Three-Dimensional Space - sorts, describes, represents and recognises familiar three-dimensional objects, including cones, cubes, cylinders, spheres and prisms
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MA1-15MG
Two-Dimensional Space - manipulates, sorts, represents, describes and explores two-dimensional shapes, including quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and octagons
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MA2-15MG
Two-Dimensional Space - manipulates, identifies and sketches two-dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features
Victorian Curriculum alignment
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Print this poster out on A3 or larger. Display it as a visual reminder to all students about how to behave and what to do to stay safe when conducting experiments.
by Jill (Teach Starter) Nov 17th, 2016
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My grade 1 class loved this activity! It kept them engaged for their whole maths lesson. Highly recommend!
Emma · Dec 3rd, 2019
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Kristian · Dec 5th, 2019