Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 8
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G4
Day 1: 2D Shapes and Properties
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Describe 2D shapes by their properties. |
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| Materials | Shape cards, geoboards |
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| Key vocabulary | sides, angles, quadrilateral, polygon |
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| Engage (starter) | "What makes each shape special?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort shapes by sides and angles; build examples on geoboards; name properties. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a shape with 4 equal sides. |
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| Assessment | Correct descriptions. |
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| Teacher notes | Use precise vocabulary. |
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Day 2: Angles
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify and compare angles. |
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| Materials | Angle testers, cards |
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| Key vocabulary | right, acute, obtuse, angle |
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| Engage (starter) | "Bigger or smaller than a corner?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: compare angles to a right-angle tester; sort into acute, right, and obtuse. |
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| Plenary (close) | Sort one angle. |
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| Assessment | Correct classification. |
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| Teacher notes | Right angle is the benchmark. |
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Day 3: Symmetry
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify and draw lines of symmetry. |
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| Materials | Paper shapes, mirrors |
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| Key vocabulary | symmetry, line of symmetry, reflect |
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| Engage (starter) | "Fold to find the match!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: fold shapes to find symmetry lines; complete symmetrical drawings on a grid. |
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| Plenary (close) | Draw a line of symmetry. |
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| Assessment | Correct symmetry. |
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| Teacher notes | Some shapes have several. |
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Day 4: 3D Solids
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Name and describe 3D solids. |
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| Materials | Solid models, real objects |
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| Key vocabulary | cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, face, edge |
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| Engage (starter) | "Count the faces, edges, and corners!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: handle solids; count faces, edges, and vertices; match solids to real objects. |
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| Plenary (close) | How many faces on a cube? |
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| Assessment | Correct descriptions. |
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| Teacher notes | Relate solids to everyday objects. |
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Day 5: Review: Geometry
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 8 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate 2D, 3D, angles, symmetry. |
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| Materials | Geometry games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Geometry detective challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: shape, angle, and symmetry games at stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share a shape fact. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce vocabulary. |
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