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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.
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| Year level(s) | Year 1 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
| Keywords | shapes, shadows, prisms, solids |
Curriculum alignment |
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| 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
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| National numeracy learning progression |
Understanding geometric properties
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UGP2
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Copyright details |
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| Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
| Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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