Learning Path
Exploring Shape and Space with 5th and 6th Class Learning Path
By PDST
This Learning Path, suitable for 5th and 6th class, supports the exploration of Shape and Space through a series of challenges, tasks, videos and activities.
7 resources in this Learning Path
1
Shape and Space Manual - PDST Numeracy
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19607/19330.pdf Added: 24 Oct 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: HandbookThis manual has been designed by members of the Professional Development Service for Teachers. The aim of this manual is to assist teachers in teaching the strand of Shape and Space (infants to 6th class)
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Strand: Shape & Space
Suggestions for use: Teacher guidance in the teaching and learning of Shape and Space.
Strand: Shape & Space
Suggestions for use: Teacher guidance in the teaching and learning of Shape and Space.
Strand: Shape & Space
Suggestions for use: Teacher guidance in the teaching and learning of Shape and Space.
Strand: Shape & Space
Suggestions for use: Teacher guidance in the teaching and learning of Shape and Space.
2
Weavesilk
http://weavesilk.com/ Added: 19 Aug 2015 Contributor: Siobhán Broderick Resource type: OtherAllows you to create digital art using symmetry
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: Symmetry
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- identify line symmetry in shapes and in the environment
Suggestions for use: Use as support to symmetry lessons
- 1-2
- Visual Arts
Strand: Drawing
Strand unit: Making Drawings
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- experiment with the marks, lines, shapes, textures, patterns and tones that can be made with different drawing instruments on a range of surfaces
Suggestions for use: Creating digital art
3
Parts of a Circle
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/13896/13534.ppt Added: 03 Jul 2015 Contributor: Fidelma Sheridan Resource type: Guide/notesA power point presentation identifying the different part of a circle followed by three activities.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- construct a circle of given radius or diameter
Suggestions for use: An introduction to circles
4
Polygons (2-D shapes) explained
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polygons.html Added: 02 May 2007 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesExplains 2 dimensional polygon shapes: simplex and complex, concave and convex, regular and irregular. It also has a chart detailing name, number of sides, shape and interior angle of all polygons from a triangle. to a googolgon!
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
5
Measuring with a Protractor (Flash Required)
http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html Added: 03 Jan 2008 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Assessment / GameThis interactive site asks you to measure 10 randomly generated angles. You rotate the protractor to line it up. Then you read it and type in the measurement.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: Lines & Angles
6
The Third Dimension
https://nrich.maths.org/1148 Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: Siobhán Ní Threasaigh Resource type: OtherArranging cubes and drawing them on isometric paper
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 3-D Shapes
7
Air Nets
https://nrich.maths.org/6307 Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: Siobhán Ní Threasaigh Resource type:Exploring Nets
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 3-D Shapes
