Designing a 3D Castle

Key Learning Area: Mathematics

Grade: 3

Overarching Lesson Question(s):

-What are the characteristics of a 3D shape?
-What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?
-What 3D shapes are seen in castles?

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this lesson, students will be able
to:
Consider the 3D shapes and features of a
castle
Design a castle and label the 3D shapes
used in the design
Create a tally for the different 3D shapes
used in the castle.
create their own castle using 3D shapes

Curriculum Links:
Mathematics
Make models of three-dimensional objects and describe key features (ACMMG063)
Design and Technology :Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using
appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques (ACTDEP015)
Resources/Preparation:
Castle pictures and
photographs
Discussion questions

Learning Ability Considerations:

-All students are able to contribute as this lesson is discussion based
and students can participate at their level.

Groups:
As explained throughout lesson.

Student X: May need to design a castle using 2D shapes.

Introductory Activities (10-15 mins):

Students will work in groups of 3 to discuss the 3D shapes that have been used in their castle design. The
teacher will have a discussion around the following points:
-What is a castle?
-What are castles made from?
-What kinds of 3D shapes make a castle?

Teacher Questions/notes:

Developmental activities:
Designing a castle (40 mins):
Students will design their own castles. Designs must include:
A name for the castle
At least 3 3D shapes

During this time it is important that the

teacher provides assistance in helping students
understand about points they are unsure of.

2 stars and a wish (5 minutes):

Students will give one another feedback before they show a teacher- to ensure they have answered all
parts of the design brief.
Assessment Opportunities:
Formative:
The teacher will provide feedback throughout the lesson to students about their designs.
Summative:
The teacher will assess the students work through a rubric and provide students with written feedback on
completion of creating their castle.

Evaluation:
The teacher will reflect on the following questions:
Did the hook from the lesson engage
students?
Were students able to digest the
information they were given?
Did students achieve the learning outcomes
of this lesson?
How could this lesson be improved?

Building a 3D Castle
Key Learning Area: Mathematics

Grade: 3

Overarching Lesson Question(s):

-What are the characteristics of a 3D shape?
-What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?
Curriculum Links:
Mathematics
Make models of three-dimensional objects and describe key features (ACMMG063)
Design and Technology :Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using
appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques (ACTDEP015)
Resources/Preparation:
Clipboards
Pencils
3D shape nets

Learning Ability Considerations:

-All students are able to contribute as this lesson is discussion based
and students can participate at their level.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this lesson, students will be able
to:
Highlight some 3D shapes found
throughout the classroom.
Describe the features of their 3D castle.
Construct 3D shapes using the nets
provided.

Groups:
As explained throughout lesson.

Student X: May need to design a castle using 2D shapes.

Introductory Activities (10-15 mins):

3D shape treasure hunt
Students will work in groups of 3 to list as many 3D objects they can find throughout the classroom or any
other 3D shapes they can think of.

Developmental activities:
Making the castle (40 minutes):
Students will be given 40 minutes to begin constructing their 3D castle. Some students may need to
reconsider how many shapes they will actually need to construct their castle.

Sharing (10 minutes):

Students will share their castle design or what they have created so far in the lesson.

Teacher Questions/notes:

Ensure that students know that they must cut

around the shapes carefully and fold along all
the lines in order to ensure that they are
constructed carefully.

Assessment Opportunities:
Formative:
The teacher will provide feedback throughout the lesson to students about their designs.
Summative:
The teacher will assess the students work through a rubric and provide students with written feedback on
completion of creating their castle.

Evaluation:
The teacher will reflect on the following questions:
Did the hook from the lesson engage
students?
Were students able to digest the
information they were given?
Did students achieve the learning outcomes
of this lesson?
How could this lesson be improved?

3D shape wrap up
Key Learning Area: Mathematics

Grade: 2-3

Overarching Lesson Question(s):

-How can we draw 3D shapes?
-What are the differences between prisms and pyramids?

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this lesson, students will be able
to:
Recognise different 3D shapes and their
different features including faces, edges
and corners.
Draw 3 different 3D shapes.

Curriculum Links:
Year 2: Describe the features of three-dimensional objects(ACMMG043)
Year 3:Make models of three-dimensional objects and describe key features (ACMMG063)

Resources/Preparation:
Dot paper
-assessment task

Learning Ability Considerations:

-All students are able to contribute as this lesson is discussion based
and students can participate at their level.

Groups:
As explained throughout lesson.

Student X- 2D shape activity- with TA

Drawing shapes (20 minutes):
The teacher will show students step by step how to draw 6 different 3D shapes including:
-cube
-cone
-sphere
-triangular prism
-Square pyramid
-rectangular prism

Assessment task:
Students will complete a worksheet on the shapes they have been looking at.
Assessment Opportunities:
Summative:
The teacher will assess the students knowledge about what they know about 3D shapes. These will be
marked and recorded in a checklist.

Teacher Questions/notes:

Evaluation:
The teacher will reflect on the following questions:
Did the hook from the lesson engage
students?
Were students able to digest the
information they were given?
Did students achieve the learning outcomes
of this lesson?
How could this lesson be improved?