{"id":6964,"date":"2020-09-28T10:26:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T10:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=6964"},"modified":"2020-09-28T10:26:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T10:26:18","slug":"maths-week-p4-7-2d-3d-shape-observation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=6964","title":{"rendered":"Maths Week – P4-7 2D\/3D Shape Observation"},"content":{"rendered":"

P4 – 7 kicked off Maths Week by learning about how architects use maths and science in their jobs to design structures.<\/p>\n

We looked around our classroom to identify the range of 2D and 3D shapes that were visible.\u00a0 Despite the drizzle, we extended our observation by going for a walk in the village to see how many other shapes we could identify.\u00a0 We found a wide range.\u00a0 The older buildings provided a greater range of shapes in their structures. We made sure to look up to spot the triangular prism shapes of roofs and the triangular structures on dorma windows.<\/p>\n

We discussed why the square and rectangular shapes were more common on modern buildings; with their properties of tiling and tessellating easily together.<\/p>\n

We created a tally chart of our shape spotting.\u00a0 We then used technology to plot a graph of our results before we analysed our data by answering a range of questions.\u00a0 For example; Why do you think this structure has been designed this way?\u00a0 \u00a0How does this shape provide structural support?<\/p>\n

Have a look the photos of our activity.<\/p>\n

Successful Learners<\/h1>\n