Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 3
Space and shape: position, direction and mapping – Week 10 focus
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Space and shape: position, direction and mapping – Week 10 focus
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Subject: Mathematics
Class: Grade 3
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 10
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This week, we venture into the exciting world of Space and Shape, focusing on position, direction, and mapping. These are not just concepts in a maths book; they are skills we use every single day. Imagine trying to explain to your friend how to get to the local spaza shop, find your favourite book in the library, or describe where you saw a beautiful bird in the Kruger National Park. You need the right words! This topic helps us understand and describe our world more accurately. For South African learners, this is a vital skill for navigating our vibrant communities, from bustling city centres like Johannesburg to rural villages.
A. Positional Language: The Words We Use to Describe 'Where' Positional language helps us explain where something is without pointing. It’s like drawing a picture with words.
Key Vocabulary: In front of / Behind: `In front of` means something is ahead of you. `Behind` means it is at your back.
Example:* In a queue at Shoprite, you stand behind the person in front of you.
Next to / Beside: This means something is right by the side of something else.
Example:* The clinic is next to the post office.
Left / Right: These words depend on which way you are facing. It's important to know your own left and right hand.
Example:* If you sit at your desk, the window might be on your left and the door on your right.
Above / Below (or Under): `Above` means something is higher up. `Below` or `under` means it is lower down.
Example:* The roof is above the classroom. Your shoes are under your desk.
Between: This means something is in the middle of two other things.
Example:* The soccer field is between the school building and the car park.