Forward Plan: Shape, Position, and Movement - Angles

Desired Outcome: I can describe, follow and record routes and journeys using signs, words, and angles associated with direction and turning.

Level: First Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Week 1: Introduction to Angles - Introduce the concept of angles and their importance in describing direction and turning. - Explore different types of angles (right angles, acute angles, obtuse angles) using concrete examples and visual aids. - Engage students in hands-on activities to measure and compare angles using protractors. - Provide opportunities for students to identify angles in their surroundings and discuss their significance in everyday life.

Week 2: Describing Routes and Journeys - Introduce the vocabulary associated with direction and turning (e.g., clockwise, anticlockwise, quarter turn, half turn, three-quarter turn). - Engage students in practical activities where they describe and follow routes using signs, words, and angles. - Provide opportunities for students to record their routes and journeys using diagrams and written descriptions, incorporating the use of angles. - Encourage students to discuss and explain their routes, emphasizing the importance of accurate angle descriptions.

Week 3: Problem Solving with Angles - Present students with real-life scenarios where they need to solve problems using angles. - Engage students in group activities where they plan and execute routes using signs, words, and angles. - Encourage students to discuss and justify their choices of angles and directions. - Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their problem-solving strategies and share their findings with the class.

Week 4: Consolidation and Assessment - Review the concepts covered throughout the unit, focusing on angles, direction, and turning. - Engage students in a variety of activities to consolidate their understanding and application of angles in describing routes and journeys. - Provide opportunities for students to showcase their learning through individual or group assessments, such as creating a map with accurate angle descriptions or solving angle-related problems. - Offer feedback and support to students to further enhance their understanding and skills in using angles for describing routes and journeys.

Note: This forward plan is designed to be flexible and can be adapted based on the specific needs and pace of the students. It is important to provide ample opportunities for hands-on activities, discussions, and problem-solving tasks to ensure a deep understanding of angles and their application in shape, position, and movement.