Activity – Rockets – (2D Shape integration)
Materials:
“Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton
Construction paper
Scissors
Glue sticks
Markers
Toilet paper rolls (one per student)
Aluminum foil
Star stickers
Templates of 2D shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles)
Introduction
Read Aloud:
Read “Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton to the class.
Discuss the story, focusing on the parts of the rocket and what rockets do.
Interactive Discussion:
Ask questions like, “What do rockets need to blast off?” and “Where do rockets go?”
Link to the previously taught maths concept of 2D shapes. Show examples of circles, triangles, and rectangles.
Activity:
Rocket Craft with 2D Shapes:
Hand out toilet paper rolls, construction paper, markers, glue sticks, scissors, and shape templates.
Demonstrate how to wrap the roll in construction paper and use markers to decorate it.
Show how to cut out 2D shapes (triangles for the top, rectangles for the body, and circles for windows) and glue them onto the rocket.
Add aluminium foil for shiny details and star stickers for decoration.
Allow students to create and personalise their rockets using the shapes.
Conclusion:
Have students present their rockets to the class, identifying the 2D shapes they used. Review the key points from the book, the activity, and the 2D shapes. Early finishers can draw a picture of their rocket blasting off into space, using and labeling 2D shapes.
Extension:
Shape Hunt: Have students find and identify 2D shapes around the classroom or at home, relating them to parts of a rocket.