GEOMETRY LAB LARGE
PRIMARY | AFTER SCHOOL
The Geometry LAB large set contains enough pieces for the whole class to work together. The open-ended cards included help stimulate work activities as pupils explore the fundamentals of geometry, as does the new geometry booklet, which also contains great STEM ideas for work in groups.
Teaching Suggestions
Constructing 2D and 3D shapes
Perimeters and areas, doubling/halving
Triangles and quadrilateral shapes
Pyramids, quadrangles, triangles, octagons, hexagons
Repeating sequences and tessellation
Parallel and mirror lines
Symmetry and rotational symmetry
Distinguishing between straight and turning movements/recognising 1/2 and 1/4 turns
Visualising and describing shapes, movements and transformations
Applying numeracy skills to other areas of learning
Collecting and recording data /analysing and explaining results and procedures
Solving problems by breaking down into smaller tasks
