Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Similar Shapes Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: All students should

be able to use the length and volume scale factors in similar 3D shapes. Most students should be able to use the length, area and volume scale factors in any similar 2D or 3D shape. Some students should be able to use the length, area and volume scale factors in any similar 2D or 3D shape with algebraic dimensions. Keywords: Scale factor, Volume, Length, Area, Cube, Cube root, Square, Square root Learning Activities Starter/Introduction The start of the lesson introduces similar shapes with algebraic dimensions. It is important to first calculate the volume scale factor by dividing the larger volume by the smaller, Therefore the length scale factor can be calculated as This may be slightly challenging for an introduction activity, however, at this level of mathematics students be competent with simplifying algebraic expressions. Development The main learning point throughout the lesson is understanding and applying the relationship between the three scale factors. The class should be able to derive the length scale factor if either of the area of volume scale factors are known. Work through the first problem on the second slide with the class using a clear writing frame since multiple lines of working is needed. Highlight the derivation of the area and volume scale factors. Students could attempt the second example on miniwhiteboards by first determining the volume and then calculating the area scale factor. Use the interactive Excel file for additional practise and consolidation. The class should be able to attempt the problems on the third slide independently. It is important for them to sketch the diagrams as part of their working. Feedback solutions throughout to maintain pace. Plenary The plenary is intended to show the progress from the starter by considering each of three scale factors as algebraic expressions. It may be necessary for the students to work in pairs or small groups in order to make sense of the problem. Have a student (or pair) demonstrate the solution to their peers to feedback. Differentiation More able: Students could consider fractional or algebraic scale factors. Less Able Students may need to calculate length scale factor in order to calculate the area and volumes if they have difficulty with square and cube roots. Resources: Mini-whiteboards Interactive Excel File