What Is an Angle?

• An angle is a measure
of a turn. An angle is the
amount of space
between two lines that
meet each other.
• An angle is formed
when two lines meet at
a point.
• Angles are measured in
degrees.
• Degrees symbol = 180°
 Angles In The Environment

• Let’s explore objects

that turn!

• Some examples of
objects that turn are
wheels and door
handles.
Full Turn
Half Turn
Quarter Turn
 Lighthouse Turn
Has the beam moved a full turn, half turn or
quarter turn?
 Lighthouse Turn
Has the beam moved a full turn, half turn or
quarter turn?
 Lighthouse Turn
Has the beam moved a full turn, half turn or
quarter turn?
 Square Corners
If you can draw a little square in the corner,
this means that the angle is a right angle.
 Square Corners

Square corners are called right angles because

we can fit a square exactly into the corner.
 Finding Right Angles
How many right angles can you find on this
shape?
 Finding Right Angles
How many right angles can you find on this
shape?
 Finding Right Angles
How many right angles can you find on this
shape?
 Letter Hunt
Write down the letters of the alphabet that have
right angles.

O L M
U
I Z
E
R A C G

Q V P W
J B

H D X
Y

K D
S T N
Square Corners on Clocks
Square Corners on Clocks
 Right Angle Sorting Activity

Right Angles No Right Angles

 Let’s Make Your Own Right
Angle Measure

You will need:

Circle Template,
Scissors

Steps:
1. Cut out a circle.
2. Fold it in half.
3. Then, fold it in half again.
4. You can now check for right
angles. Have fun!
Design Your Own Town
Design your own town with right-angled road
junctions. Then, give some directions to your
classmates on how to get to the different places.

Cork Road

Murphy Street