2D shapes and their properties

  • Two By One
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    Two by One

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    7 to 11
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    An activity making various patterns with 2 × 1 rectangular tiles.

  • Where are they?
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    Where Are They?

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    7 to 11
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    Use the isometric grid paper to find the different polygons.

  • Let Us Reflect
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    Let Us Reflect

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    7 to 11
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    Where can you put the mirror across the square so that you can still "see" the whole square? How many different positions are possible?

  • Circle Panes
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    Circle Panes

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    7 to 11
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    Look at the mathematics that is all around us - this circular window is a wonderful example.
  • Torn Shapes
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    Torn Shapes

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    7 to 11
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    These rectangles have been torn. How many squares did each one have inside it before it was ripped?

  • Sports Equipment
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    Sports Equipment

    Age
    7 to 11
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    If these balls are put on a line with each ball touching the one in front and the one behind, which arrangement makes the shortest line of balls?
  • National Flags
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    National Flags

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    7 to 11
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    This problem explores the shapes and symmetries in some national flags.

  • Round a hexagon
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    Round a Hexagon

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    7 to 11
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    This problem shows that the external angles of an irregular hexagon add to a circle.

  • Shape Draw
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    Shape Draw

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.