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Content Area Content Clarification / Notes / Activities/Examples Recommended ResourcesApproximateDurationSuggested FormalAssessmentSemi-concrete using 2-D shapesLet the learners:‣ Cut out the abovementioned shapes from a sheet of paper.Include big and small shapes and triangles of different angles.‣ Sort the different shapes together.‣ Plan a picture with the cut-out shapes and use them during artactivity.A sheet of paper with circles, triangles andsquares and rectangles on it e.g.Include big and small shapes and triangles ofdifferent angles e.g.Symmetry in objects • Develop the awareness that there is symmetry in objects1 dayConcrete using 3-D objects‣ Look for real objects that will illustrate symmetry. (The one sidelooks the same as the other side) e.g. butterfly, flower leaf etc.‣ The teacher and learners collect pictures of designs that aresymmetrical .e.g. the designs painted on houses, designs ontiles, designs on vases and parachutes.Semi-concrete using 2-D objects‣ The learners cut out the shape of a heart or flower vase from a paperfolded in half.→→A piece of paper folded in half96 | P age