Shapes and movement
What are 2D shapes?
Explore the properties of 2D shapes from one-sided circles to the eight-sided octagons.
What is the difference between a 2D shape and a 3D object?
Learn the difference between basic 2D and 3D shapes and objects, with BBC Bitesize.
What are the properties of 3D shapes?
Take a look at some simple properties of 3D shapes and how they vary for each shape.
What makes a shape symmetrical?
Find out more about symmetrical 2D shapes.
What is tessellation?
Find out how tessellation is when shapes fit together in a pattern with no gaps or overlaps.
How do I use grid references on a map?
Learn how grid references work, with BBC Bitesize.
How to use directions and turns
Find out how you can use directions and turns to get from one place to another.
Video playlist
Describing and giving directions. Video
Describing and giving directions like left, right, up, down, clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Moving in different directions. Video
Key vocabulary and concepts related to moving in different directions are introduced.
Symmetry, lines of symmetry and reflective symmetry. Video
Symmetry, lines of symmetry and reflective mirror images are clearly explained.
Describing the position of objects. Video
An introduction to useful words to describe the position of objects.
Clockwise and anti-clockwise. Video
Demonstration of clockwise and anti-clockwise using dancing and animation.
How to follow directions. Video
Giving and following directions told through a bison travelling to a new waterhole.
