Mathematics / Year 2 / Measurement and Geometry / Shape

• TLF-IDM016317

Selected links to online resources that can support the teaching and learning of geometry for primary-aged students.

• TLF-IDA004821

In this lesson, students will explore the 'Mini Melbourne 2.0' in Minecraft to identify and locate different 3D shapes in the open world. Students will use this game as a way to explore their own world and discover how shapes, both 2D and 3D, exist in their world in many forms.

• TLF-IDA004312

This activity uses pattern blocks to explore patterns and the relationship between numbers. Students use the blocks to create and describe other shapes and since the blocks are relational they can be used for other investigations. For example, turn the blocks into units – if the triangle is one what is the value of the hexagon?

• TLF-IDA003579

Use this task to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of properties of shapes, and language they use when describing common features.

• TLF-IDA003560

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of geometric reasoning. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in geometry including teaching and cultural implications.

• TLF-IDA004304

Space Race is a simple board game that teachers can use to introduce the concept of algorithmic sequencing to students. The teaching points provided with the game assist teachers to introduce the use of an algorithm (a simple set of mathematical instructions) to describe the trajectory of an object across a grid plane from ...

• TLF-IDA005815

This module focuses on repurposing rubbish, giving students the opportunity to consider sustainability and the impact of their lifestyle choices on the environment. Based on the fiction picture book, The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, students are encouraged to repurpose recyclable items to create their own most ...

• TLF-IDA005494

This two-week unit develops student knowledge, understanding and skills of measurement using informal and formal units. Students are provided opportunities to estimate, measure, compare and record a variety of attributes including length, area, volume and mass using informal units; estimate, measure and record length using ...

• TLF-IDA005501

This sample multi–age unit develops student knowledge, understanding, and skills of place value, number representation, and data.

• TLF-IDA005493

This two-week unit develops student knowledge, understanding and skills with three-dimensional objects, volume and internal volume. Students are provided opportunities to name, classify, compare and describe 2D shapes and 3D objects according to their features; recognise that flat surfaces of 3D objects can be named as ...