GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 8

3D Shapes, Symmetry and Spatial Thinking

Investigate solid shapes, curved surfaces, building blocks and simple line symmetry.

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LESSON 1

Recognise cubes, cuboids, spheres, cylinders and cones in real objects.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Recognise cubes, cuboids, spheres, cylinders and cones in real objects.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Find four household objects and name their 3D shapes.

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LESSON 2

Compare faces and curved surfaces; observe which shapes roll or stack.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Compare faces and curved surfaces; observe which shapes roll or stack.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Sort six objects by shape and explain the sorting rule.

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LESSON 3

Build and describe a simple structure made from blocks.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Build and describe a simple structure made from blocks.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Draw a structure from spoken instructions.

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LESSON 4

Complete simple symmetry and half-picture tasks.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Complete simple symmetry and half-picture tasks.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Finish four symmetry or half-picture patterns.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Review spatial reasoning and familiar solid shapes.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review spatial reasoning and familiar solid shapes.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Solve four shape, rotation or odd-one-out puzzles.

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Quick challenge

Name a solid shape that looks like a ball.

Reveal answer

Sphere

Use drawings, objects and simple explanations when practising. Revisit misconceptions before progressing to the next topic.