Shapes

We have been studying Geometry this past week. We have been learning about the difference between polygons (2D shapes) and polyhedra (3D shapes). We have been learning their names, how many faces, edges and vertices they have and how to use them in artwork and construction. We used translation, reflection and rotation in some of our artwork.

This movie was taken during a team activity. Each group was asked to create a number of different shapes and to colour them. After that was completed we were provided with glue and newspaper and asked to sit in a circle. The goal of the activity was to cooperatively create a picture using the shapes we had individually made without talking to each other, but to use all the shapes we had made. We had to take turns and encourage each other using positive body language. Here is the result.







This is another activity that we completed as a group. We had to construct a polyhedra based on the shapes that we had been shown. To keep the structure together was quite difficult. We found out that triangular shapes were definitely the strongest. We wondered whether maybe we should consider that when we rebuild our new city. Here are some of the photos taken during the construction phase.