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reSolve: Shape: Shadows

This lesson invites students to explore the relationship between three-dimensional objects and common two-dimensional shapes. They are asked to investigate the shape of shadows cast by different three-dimensional objects. They are also asked to consider different perspectives of a single object and how the shadow shapes may vary. The lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points, extension activities and sample shadows. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 1
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Mathematics investigation
Keywords	shapes, shadows, prisms, solids
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy
Strand and focus	Geometry, Build understanding, Apply understanding
Topics	Shapes and objects
AC: Mathematics content descriptions	ACMMG022 Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
National numeracy learning progression	Understanding geometric properties - UGP2
Copyright details
Organisation	reSolve Maths by Inquiry
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