Composite Shape Cabins
Students are encouraged to design a cabin in the space provided. Ultimately, they will create a composite shape using at least one of each of the 2D shapes shown in the box. It might be a good idea to show students some examples of cabins on the internet as inspiration and to activate prior knowledge.
Encourage students to colour their composite shapes after creating them. As a fast finisher activity, students add environmental features around their cabin
(e.g. pathway, garden, mountains in the background, trees).
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Learning goals
- We are learning to combine and split composite shapes to identify the common shapes and objects.
- We are learning to combine and split composite shapes to identify the common two-dimensional shapes.
Curriculum alignment
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-15MG
old
Manipulates, identifies and sketches two- dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features
MA2-2DS-01
new
Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features
MA2-2DS-02
new
Performs transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes
MA2-2DS-03
new
Estimates, measures and compares areas using square centimetres and square metres
MA2-3DS-01
new
Makes and sketches models and nets of three-dimensional objects including prisms and pyramids
MA2-3DS-02
new
Estimates, measures and compares capacities (internal volumes) using litres, millilitres and volumes using cubic centimetres
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.