Properties of 2D Shapes
Identifying faces, edges, and vertices and recognizing shapes in different orientations.
Key Questions
- Differentiate what makes a shape a regular polygon versus an irregular one.
- Explain how to describe a 2D shape to someone who cannot see it using only its properties.
- Justify why triangles are used so often in construction and bridge building.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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