🔍 Part 1: Identifying Shape Properties

1. Complete the table below by filling in the properties of each 2D shape:

Triangle: Number of sides: _____ Number of vertices: _____ Lines of symmetry: _____

Square: Number of sides: _____ Number of vertices: _____ Lines of symmetry: _____

Pentagon: Number of sides: _____ Number of vertices: _____ Lines of symmetry: _____

Hexagon: Number of sides: _____ Number of vertices: _____ Lines of symmetry: _____

2. For 3D shapes, complete the following:

Cube: Number of faces: _____ Number of edges: _____ Number of vertices: _____

Triangular Pyramid: Number of faces: _____ Number of edges: _____ Number of vertices: _____

Rectangular Prism: Number of faces: _____ Number of edges: _____ Number of vertices: _____

3. Which of these shapes has rotational symmetry? (Check all that apply)

Square

Equilateral triangle

Rectangle

Regular hexagon

Circle

✏️ Part 2: Sketching and Labelling Shapes

4. In the space below, sketch and label the following shapes with their key properties:

a) Draw an isosceles triangle and label its equal sides:

b) Draw a regular pentagon and mark all lines of symmetry:

c) Sketch a cube in 3D and label its faces, edges, and vertices:

5. Draw a net for a triangular prism:

🎮 Part 3: Game Design Challenge

6. Design a simple game character using a combination of geometric shapes. Your character should include at least 5 different shapes.

Sketch your game character below:

7. List the shapes you used in your character design and explain why you chose each one:

8. Now design a simple game level layout using geometric shapes. Consider platforms, obstacles, and collectible items.

Sketch your game level below:

9. Explain how the shapes in your level design affect gameplay (e.g., sharp triangles for danger, circles for collectibles):

🤔 Part 4: Reflection Questions

10. How do different shapes affect the player's experience in a game?

11. What new geometric properties did you learn today that you didn't know before?

12. Why might game designers prefer certain shapes over others? Give specific examples.

13. How does symmetry play a role in game design? Think about balance and visual appeal.

🚀 Part 5: Extension Tasks (Advanced Learners)

14. Research and draw three complex polygons (more than 6 sides) that could be used in game design:

15. Design a 3D game environment using at least 4 different 3D solids. Sketch your design and label each solid:

16. Explore symmetry transformations. Show how you could use rotation, reflection, or translation to create patterns in your game design:

17. Research a real video game and analyse how geometry influences the player experience. Write your findings below:

Game chosen: _________________________

18. Challenge: Calculate the total surface area of a cube-shaped game block with sides measuring 5 centimetres. Show your working:

📝 Part 6: Design Planning Notes

19. Use this space to brainstorm ideas for your digital game design project. Consider colour schemes, themes, and mathematical concepts you want to include:

20. What mathematical skills do you think you'll need to develop further to become better at game design?

Shapes and Game Design

Shapes and Game Design

🔍 Part 1: Identifying Shape Properties

✏️ Part 2: Sketching and Labelling Shapes

🎮 Part 3: Game Design Challenge

🤔 Part 4: Reflection Questions

🚀 Part 5: Extension Tasks (Advanced Learners)

📝 Part 6: Design Planning Notes

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