Year 4

2-D Shape and Symmetry

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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of angles. We will look at what angles have in common with each other and what makes them different. We will estimate angles and learn the properties of various types of angles.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the names of different types of angles. We will look specifically at right angles today and explore where they can be found. We will learn what makes an angle a right angle. We will make right angle checkers to help us investigate.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the names of different types of angles. We will look specifically at acute and obtuse angles and explore where they can be found. We will learn what makes an angle acute or obtuse and how they are different.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the names of different types of angles. We will look specifically at angles within different shapes. We will draw and investigate different shapes containing a variety of angles.
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    In this lesson, we will revisit the different types of angle names (acute, obtuse, right angled). We will practise labelling and identifying angles of each type.
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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of 2D shapes. We will look at what these shapes have in common with each other and what makes them different. We will learn the difference between regular and irregular shapes and use correct mathematical language to discuss their features.
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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of quadrilateral shapes. We will look at what they have in common with each other and what makes them different. We will learn the properties of various types of quadrilateral shapes.
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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of triangles. We will look at what they have in common with each other and what makes them different. We will learn the properties of various types of triangles and use correct mathematical vocabulary to describe the features and properties of each. We will focus on right angled and equilateral triangles.
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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of triangles. We will look at what they have in common with each other and what makes them different. We will learn the properties of various types of triangles and use correct mathematical vocabulary to describe the features and properties of each. We will focus on scalene and isosceles triangles.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the knowledge we have developed on quadrilaterals. We will investigate different types of quadrilateral shapes and solve problems based on their properties. We will draw, investigate and justify our ideas about different shapes.
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    In this lesson, we will revise the names of different types of 2D shapes. We will explore what symmetry is and how to recognise lines of symmetry in 2D shapes. We will develop strong mathematical language about shape and we will investigate lines of symmetry in a variety of quadrilaterals and triangles.
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    In this lesson, we will learn to recognise patterns and how they repeat. We will continue to explore what symmetry is and how to recognise lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and patterns containing these shapes. We will continue to develop strong mathematical language about shape, symmetry and pattern.
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    In this lesson, we will deepen our understanding of symmetry by creating our own symmetrical figures and completing others that have been started. We will learn how to check our work to ensure that lines of symmetry are accurate and we will use the correct vocabulary to explain our figures.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the knowledge we have developed on symmetry. We will investigate different types of shapes and patterns and use our new knowledge to solve problems based on their lines of symmetry. We will draw, investigate and justify our ideas.
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    In this lesson, we will further develop the knowledge we have gained on symmetry. We will investigate different types of shapes and patterns and use our new knowledge to solve problems based on their lines of symmetry. We will draw, investigate and justify our ideas.
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