Geometry at the Gym: an experience in the first Primary Education courses

Abstract

We show an experience of integration of plane geometric elements in the classroom of physical education with a group of 2nd year of primary education. Two approaches (external/internal) have been used, having four levels, framed in a narrative scheme adapted to the children’s age. The internal approach proposes the use of material, and presents two levels: the manipulation of the gym’s material (ropes, mats, rings, etc.) and the use of geometric templates as material for working and gaming. The external approach implies the own body of the children and presents two levels: the development of geometric figures individually and by means of the whole group. The work has been developed firstly with circles, triangles and squares, and secondly by comparing squares, rectangles and rhombus. It is highlighted the case of the rhombus and the difficulties found in its individual and collective representation.