LESSON PLAN/WEEKLY FOCUS
Teacher: Phiri Victor
Class:
CP6
Week: 11
Topic: GEOMETRY SHAPE AND GEOMETRIC REASONING
Subject: Mathematics
Teaching Aids:. Markers, Paper Scissors, Glue, Geometric shapes manipulatives (if available), Worksheets with shapes for activities
DAY
LESSON
TEACHER’S
PUPIL’S
ELEMENT&
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Provocations:
Engage students in
Discuss 2D and 3D
different polygons,
Application:
a discussion about
shapes, mentioning
understand
Demonstration:
polygons. Define a
terms like faces,
Assessments/
polygon as a closed
edges, and vertices.
Check-ins:
two-dimensional
OBJECTIVES
TIME
MONDAY
To
classify
the
characteristics
of
2D and 3D shapes,
recognize
and
shape with straight
describe properties
sides.
of quadrilaterals
Show
shapes
various
on
whiteboard
using
the
or
geometric
manipulatives. Ask
students to identify
and classify them.
METHODOLOGY
REFERENCES
as polygons or nonpolygons.
Provocations:
TUESDAY
Application:
Demonstration:
Assessments/
Check-ins:
WEDNESDAY
Able to multiply
Provocations:
Provide
decimals and write
Application:
instructions
to correct decimal
Demonstration:
multiplying
places
Assessments/
decimals.
Multiply decimals
on
Check-ins:
THURSDAY
Provocations:
Workout
Application:
equivalence
Demonstration:
fractions, decimals
Assessments/
and percentages
Check-ins:
FRIDAY
Provocations:
Application:
Demonstration:
Assessments/
Check-ins:
TEACHER’S EVALUATION Day 1
TEACHER’S EVALUATION Day 2
the
of
TEACHER’S EVALUATION Day 3
TEACHER’S EVALUATION Day 4
TEACHER’S EVALUATION Day 5
Title: Exploring Shapes - 2D and 3D Geometry
Grade: 6
Objective: To classify different polygons, understand the characteristics of 2D and 3D shapes, recognize and describe properties of quadrilaterals, and
create 2D representations of 3D shapes.
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers
- Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Geometric shapes manipulatives (if available)
- Worksheets with shapes for activities
Lesson Plan:
Introduction (15 minutes)
1. Greet the students and begin by discussing what they know about 2D and 3D shapes. Encourage a brief discussion on the differences between 2D and
3D shapes.
2. Introduce the objectives of the lesson: classifying polygons, understanding 3D shape properties, identifying quadrilaterals, and creating 2D
representations of 3D shapes.
Activity 1: Classifying Polygons (20 minutes)
1. Engage students in a discussion about polygons. Define a polygon as a closed two-dimensional shape with straight sides.
2. Show various shapes on the whiteboard or using geometric manipulatives. Ask students to identify and classify them as polygons or non-polygons.
3. Hand out worksheets with shapes. Ask students to cut out the shapes and classify them as either polygons or not, pasting them into two separate
categories.
Activity 2: Exploring 3D Shapes (25 minutes)
1. Discuss 3D shapes, mentioning terms like faces, edges, and vertices.
2. Show examples of common 3D shapes such as cubes, prisms, pyramids, spheres, and cones.
3. Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with a set of 3D shapes or images of 3D shapes. Ask them to examine the shapes, count faces,
edges, and vertices, and discuss the properties within their groups.
4. Have each group present their findings to the class.
Activity 3: Properties of Quadrilaterals (20 minutes)
1. Introduce quadrilaterals and their properties, highlighting parallel sides, equal sides, and equal angles.
2. Display different quadrilaterals on the board and discuss the properties of each, focusing on parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapeziums.
3. Distribute a worksheet with various quadrilaterals. Ask students to identify and label the properties of each quadrilateral, classifying them based on
their shared characteristics.
Activity 4: Creating 2D Representations of 3D Shapes (15 minutes)
1. Hand out papers to each student and have them choose a 3D shape (e.g., cube, pyramid, prism).
2. Instruct them to draw the 2D representation (net) of the chosen 3D shape.
3. Encourage students to share their drawings and discuss how the 2D representations relate to the original 3D shapes.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. Review the key points covered during the lesson about polygons, 3D shapes, quadrilaterals, and 2D representations of 3D shapes.
2. Encourage questions and clarify any remaining doubts.
Assessment:
- Evaluate the worksheets completed during the class activities.
- Observe and assess student participation in group discussions and presentations.
- Review the 2D representations of 3D shapes for accuracy and understanding.
Note: Modify the activities as needed based on the class’s pace and level of understanding.