Unit Plan: Geometry Gr. 2

The goal of this unit is to expand students’ prior knowledge on the relationship between 2D and 3D shapes in relation to our local environment through exploration, play, and collaboration. Throughout this unit, we will look at different attributes of 2D and 3D shapes, and practice ways of sorting shapes based on these attributes; students will also use positional language in their vocabulary when talking about shapes. Activities will encourage family involvement, incorporate first peoples principles of learning, and apply this knowledge and understanding to students’ everyday lives. Students are not expected to use mathematical terms regarding 3D object names or attributes and will not be assessed on it, but they will be introduced to the terminology throughout the unit. Many of the activities chosen will help prepare students for grade 3 content while gaining an understanding of the content covered in grade 2. This unit was constructed from a variety of sources and not just adapted from one original unit.