Taking Year 2 - Geometry Outdoors

Identifying and describing properties of 2D shapes

LO: To identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes, including number of sides

Combine nature and your children’s knowledge of 2D shapes to explore the number of vertices and sides in each shape. Taking this lesson outdoors provides an active and visual learning style to engage your children and build their understanding of 2D shapes.

Identifying lines of symmetry in a vertical line

LO: To identify lines of symmetry in a vertical line.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes, including number of sides and line of symmetry in a vertical line.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson uses natural loose parts found in your outdoor space to explore symmetry and lines of symmetry in 2D shapes to build your children’s confidence in identifying lines of symmetry.

Identifying 2D shapes on the surfaces of 3D shapes

LO: To identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes.

This outdoor maths lesson investigates the shapes found on surfaces of 3D shapes and is guaranteed to engage your class! The main activity is provided with a variety of options, enabling you to choose the one best suited to your available resources and outdoor space.

Identifying and describing properties of 3D shapes

LO: To identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes, including edges, vertices and faces.

During this outdoor lesson your children will identify the properties of 3D shapes and record these in tables. The starter and plenary bring active learning to the lesson with hunts and games for your children to demonstrate their learning.

Arranging objects into patterns and sequences

LO: To arrange objects into patterns and sequences.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences.

Combine maths and art to deliver an outdoor lesson covering patterns and sequences using just chalk, 2D shapes, natural loose parts and your outdoor space. Minimal preparation required!

Describing position direction and movement

LO: To use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

To use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement, including movement in a straight line and distinguishing between rotation.

Introduce quarter turns, half turns and three-quarter turns in this outdoor lesson and play a large-scale direction game to deepen your children’s understanding of positional language.

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Year 2 - Geometry

Identifying and describing properties of 2D shapes

LO: To identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Identifying lines of symmetry in a vertical line

LO: To identify lines of symmetry in a vertical line.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Identifying 2D shapes on the surfaces of 3D shapes

LO: To identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Identifying and describing properties of 3D shapes

LO: To identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Arranging objects into patterns and sequences

LO: To arrange objects into patterns and sequences.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

Describing position direction and movement

LO: To use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

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