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Scavenger Hunt \u2013 Geometry<\/h1><\/span>
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Skill: counting, observation, matching\/sorting, shape<\/p>\n

Resources: pencil(s), hunt list, clipboard or book (optional), camera (optional)<\/p>\n

To celebrate the 200th<\/sup>\u00a0birthday of Irish mathematician\u00a0John Casey<\/a><\/strong>, one of the founders of the modern geometry of the triangle and circle we have devised a geometric scavenger hunt that will have young children searching for 2D in their environment. It is a fun way to help students make connections between the maths they learn in school and maths in real life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shapes are everywhere! Use this activity sheet to locate a selection of 2D in your home and\/or garden. If you cannot get outside to search for these shapes, then you could look through a magazine or newspaper.<\/p>\n

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  1. Insert the name of each shape in the space provided, using the bank of key terms below.<\/li>\n
  2. Using the table provided, describe each shape in your own words.\n
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    1. How many sides does it have?<\/li>\n
    2. How many angles?<\/li>\n
    3. Describe the dimensions of the shape (longer\/shorter)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Locate as many of the shapes as you can in your environment. Count them and record the results<\/li>\n
    5. Take photos of where you see these shapes in the real world. Share your discoveries on social media and use the hashtag #MathsAtHome and tag @MathsWeekIreland<\/li>\n
    6. Leave space at the end to record any irregular shapes that you have discovered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n