Exploring two-dimensional shapes

Let’s go on a scavenger hunt!

A scavenger hunt is when we search around for objects. For our scavenger activity, we will search around our learning space for shapes.

Explore your learning environment for two-dimensional shapes. Circles and squares are shapes. What other shapes do you know?

Can you find a circle around you?

Can you find a square around you?

Can you find a triangle around you?

Can you find a rectangle around you?

What other two-dimensional shapes did you find around you?

Describe each two-dimensional shape.

Record your thoughts.

If possible, share what you found with a partner.

As you work through this learning activity, you can record your ideas in many ways.

Access the following audio recording to learn more about how to record your ideas.

Lines and sides

Let’s explore some shapes.

For each shape, you will decide if the lines are straight or if they are curved.

Then, you will count the sides of the shapes.

Practise counting the number of sides on a square.

A square has 4 straight sides.

We can also describe the shape by counting the number of corners it has.

Let’s try to count the corners on a square.

What other objects are the same as this shape in your learning environment?

Attributes

When we talk about the lines, corners, and sides of a shape, we are talking about the shape’s attributes.

Let’s sort some more two-dimensional shapes.

Shape art

Have you ever made art with shapes or noticed different shapes in pictures?

Let’s explore these pictures filled with two-dimensional shapes.

Choose one of the pictures.

What shapes can you name in the picture you chose?

Record your thoughts.

If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Make your own picture

Let’s make our own picture using shapes!

You can draw a picture with shapes, cut out shapes, use shapes on the computer, or talk about what shapes you would make.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Press the button next to the sentence that matches how you feel.

Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.

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