Grade 2 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G2
Day 1: Geometry: Line of Symmetry
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify a line of symmetry in a shape. |
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| Materials | Paper shapes, mirrors |
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| Key vocabulary | symmetry, symmetrical, line of symmetry, mirror image |
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| Engage (starter) | "What makes a butterfly beautiful?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Fold shapes to find if both sides match perfectly. Use mirrors to check for symmetry. |
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| Plenary (close) | Define symmetry. |
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| Assessment | Accurate folding. |
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| Teacher notes | Focus on "exact match". |
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Day 2: Geometry: Drawing Symmetrical Halves
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Complete a symmetrical picture. |
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| Materials | Grid paper, half-drawn pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | complete, reflect |
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| Engage (starter) | "Be a mirror!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Students are given half a shape/picture on a grid and must draw the exact mirror image on the other side. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your completed drawing. |
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| Assessment | Accurate reflection. |
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| Teacher notes | Count grid squares to help. |
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Day 3: Geometry: Symmetrical or Asymmetrical?
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Sort shapes/objects by symmetry. |
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| Materials | Picture cards, sorting mat |
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| Key vocabulary | asymmetrical, sort |
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| Engage (starter) | "Does it fold perfectly?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Sort capital letters and shapes into symmetrical and asymmetrical categories. |
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| Plenary (close) | Which letters are symmetrical? |
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| Assessment | Correct sorting. |
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| Teacher notes | Some letters have 2 lines of symmetry. |
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Day 4: Geometry: Create a Symmetrical Pattern
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Design a symmetrical pattern. |
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| Materials | Pattern blocks, colored paper |
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| Key vocabulary | pattern, design |
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| Engage (starter) | "Create a symmetrical masterpiece!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Create a design with pattern blocks that has at least one line of symmetry. Trace and color. |
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| Plenary (close) | Present your design. |
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| Assessment | Symmetry maintained in design. |
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| Teacher notes | Art integration. |
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Day 5: Review: Geometry (Shapes and Symmetry)
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 min
| Objectives | Assess weeks 8-9 skills. |
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| Materials | Review quiz |
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| Key vocabulary | assessment |
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| Engage (starter) | "Shape masters!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Complete quiz. Play "Guess my shape" based on properties. |
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| Plenary (close) | Review answers. |
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| Assessment | Quiz score. |
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| Teacher notes | Monitor progress. |
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