We thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to discuss 3D shapes, the cube in particular, by making presents. We had a look at a variety of 3D shapes like the cube, triangular prism, pyramid etc. I then taught them the vocabulary to go with this.....my class thought they were very clever by learning 'matric' terminology, like vertex,vertices, edge and face!Each child was given a cube net to decorate and then make up.
As they finished, each one came and made their own 3D shape and had to name the various parts that they had learnt. This was the highlight of the lesson, they had so much fun manipulating the pieces. It created so much discussion. It was a real hands on learning experience.
Shaarav and Bhavan discovered that the two shapes that they built, could make a house!
Clever kids!
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