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2D Shapes Introduction
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2D Shapes Introduction
Help plan a shape-themed playground. Look carefully at sides and corners, then solve each challenge. A corner is where straight sides meet.
Spot the shape
Use the shape tiles to answer Questions 1–3.
Triangle
Square
Circle
Rectangle
1.Which tile has 3 straight sides and 3 corners?
- Triangle
- Square
- Circle
- Rectangle
2.Which tile has 4 equal straight sides?
- Circle
- Rectangle
- Square
- Triangle
3.Mere says, “A circle has corners.” Is Mere correct? Explain your answer.
Build and compare
Use what you know about sides and corners to help design the playground.
4.Finish the shape facts: A triangle has sides and corners. A square has sides and corners.
5.A rectangle has 4 sides. How many corners does it have? How many pairs of opposite sides are equal in length?
6.The play area has a square sandpit and a circular stepping-stone. Which one has corners? How many?
7.Sort triangle, square, rectangle and circle into two groups: shapes with straight sides and shapes with no straight sides. Write each group.
8.A playground sign must have 4 equal sides. Which shape should the designer choose? Give one reason.
9.Draw a new playground symbol with exactly 3 straight sides. Label its shape and write how many corners it has.
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