Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 1

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Performance objectives

• Name 4 common flat shapes (2D shapes)
• Describe these flat shapes
• Name 3 common solid objects (3D objects)
• Tell the difference between flat shapes and solid objects
• Find these shapes and objects all around us

Lesson summary

Welcome, Grade 1 learners! This week, we are starting a very exciting journey into the world of shapes! Shapes are all around us, in our homes, at school, and even in our favourite foods! Understanding shapes helps us understand how things are built and arranged in the world. Knowing about shapes also helps us with other subjects like art and even building things later on in life. Imagine trying to build a house without knowing about squares and rectangles! We use shapes every day, even without realising it. So, get ready to explore and discover the amazing world of 2D shapes and 3D objects.

Lesson notes

2D Shapes: Flat Friends 2D shapes are flat shapes. Imagine drawing them on a piece of paper - they only have length and width. They do not have thickness. Let's learn about some important 2D shapes: Circle: A circle is round like the sun, a wheel on a car, or a plate. It has no corners and no straight sides. Think of a 5 Rand coin – that's a circle!

Square: A square has four straight sides, and all the sides are the same length. It also has four corners. Think of a tile on the floor – it might be a square! The South African flag also contains many squares.

Triangle: A triangle has three straight sides and three corners. It can look like a slice of watermelon or the roof of a house. Some road signs in South Africa are triangles.

Rectangle: A rectangle has four straight sides and four corners, just like a square. But, unlike a square, a rectangle has two long sides and two short sides. Think of a door or a book – they are usually rectangles!