Practical Task 19/11/24

Year 2 Maths Task: Shape Hunt and Creation

Objective: Explore 2D and 3D shapes in your home environment and learn about their properties.

Part 1: Shape Hunt
1. Look around your home and find:
   - 5 different 2D shapes (e.g. square, rectangle, circle, triangle, etc.).  
   - 5 different 3D shapes (e.g. cube, cylinder, sphere, cone, etc.).

2. Write down or draw each shape you find. Next to each shape, write:
   - 2D shapes: How many sides and corners does it have?  
     Example: A square has 4 sides and 4 corners.  
   - 3D shapes: How many faces, edges, and corners does it have?  
     Example: A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 corners.

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Part 2: Shape Creation
Using everyday items like paper, cardboard, tape, scissors (with adult supervision) or building blocks, create:

1. One 2D shape
   - Cut out a large triangle, rectangle or any other 2D shape from a piece of paper.  
   - Measure its sides with a ruler. Write down how long each side is.

2. One 3D shape:
   - Use a small box, tin can or other objects to represent a 3D shape.  
   - Describe your 3D shape. Is it a cube, cylinder or something else? How many faces, edges and corners does it have?

Challenge: Build a Shape Picture or Structure  
- Use the 2D and 3D shapes you found or made to:
  - Create a picture using only 2D shapes (e.g. a house made of rectangles and triangles).  
  - Build a structure using 3D shapes (e.g. a tower using boxes and cans).  

Take a photo or draw what you created!

Extension Questions
- Which shape do you see the most in your house? Why do you think that is?  
- What shape do you think is the strongest for building? Try stacking different shapes to find out.