A cross-curricular maths activity that links World War II history with area calculation. Pupils explore blueprint-style shapes inspired by air raid shelters and practise finding area by counting squares. Designed for KS1/P4 learners, this task blends numeracy with historical context.
Worksheet includes:
Printable activity sheet with WW2-themed shapes
Area definition and strategy prompt
Space for pupils to record answers in cm²
Optional drawing task: design your own shelter!
Skills Covered:
Finding area by counting squares
Applying maths in real-world and historical contexts
Visual reasoning and shape recognition
Light-touch WW2 topic integration
Created for: P4 Northern Ireland (KS1)
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