Near and Far: Understanding Position

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:47 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about the concepts of 'near' and 'far' to describe the position of objects in relation to each other. A fun video to help you understand!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Near And far Away

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Duration: 1:47
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Key Concepts

  • Near
  • Far
  • Position
  • Relative distance

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify objects that are near to or far from a reference point.
  • Students will be able to use the words 'near' and 'far' to describe the relative position of objects.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what the words 'near' and 'far' mean. Discuss everyday examples, such as 'the desk is near you' or 'the playground is far from our classroom.'
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Near And far Away'. Instruct students to pay attention to the examples of objects that are near and far.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, facilitate a class discussion about the examples shown. Ask questions like, 'What was near the house in the video?' and 'What was far away from the house?'
  • Activity: Near and Far Objects (10 mins)
    Have students identify objects in the classroom that are near and far from themselves. Each student should name 3 things that are near and 3 things that are far.
  • Worksheet Activity (10 mins)
    Distribute a worksheet with pictures of different scenes. Ask students to circle the objects that are near a given object and put an X on objects that are far away.

Interactive Exercises

  • Classroom Game: Near/Far Command
    The teacher gives commands like 'Stand near the door' or 'Walk far away from the window'. Students follow the commands to reinforce understanding.
  • Object Hunt
    Hide a familiar object in the classroom. Give clues using 'near' and 'far' to guide students to find it (e.g., 'It's near the bookshelf,' 'Now you're getting far away').

Discussion Questions

  • Can you give me an example of something that is near to you right now?
  • Can you give me an example of something that is far away from you right now?
  • How can you tell if something is near or far?

Skills Developed

  • Spatial reasoning
  • Vocabulary development
  • Following directions
  • Observation Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which is NEAR to the table?

Correct Answer: A chair

Question 2:

Which is FAR AWAY from the school?

Correct Answer: The ocean

Question 3:

If the book is NEAR you, where is it?

Correct Answer: Close by

Question 4:

The mountains are ______ from the house.

Correct Answer: Far away

Question 5:

If you are NEAR the door, you can...

Correct Answer: Touch it easily

Question 6:

If a bird is FAR from you, it is...

Correct Answer: A long distance away

Question 7:

If your toy is NEAR your bed, it is...

Correct Answer: Right next to it

Question 8:

Which of these animals is FAR away in the video?

Correct Answer: A bird flying in the sky

Question 9:

Which of these items is NEAR the student's desk?

Correct Answer: The pencil

Question 10:

Which item is FAR from the classroom?

Correct Answer: The Earth

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The tree is _____ the house.

Correct Answer: near

Question 2:

The opposite of 'near' is _____.

Correct Answer: far

Question 3:

If something is close to you, it is _____.

Correct Answer: near

Question 4:

If the stars are _____, we cannot touch them.

Correct Answer: far

Question 5:

The ball is _____ to the box.

Correct Answer: near

Question 6:

If something is a long way away it is _____.

Correct Answer: far

Question 7:

The moon is ______ from the Earth.

Correct Answer: far

Question 8:

The student is _____ the teacher.

Correct Answer: near

Question 9:

My shoes are ______ to my feet.

Correct Answer: near

Question 10:

The mountains are ______ from the city.

Correct Answer: far

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.G.A.1:Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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