Creating Shapes
How many different ways can you make a hexagon?
Goal:
Goal:
You just made 1 big shape by using 2 small shapes. Let's see what you can make by combining more than 2 shapes!
Try this:
Find 3 triangles and 1 trapezoid. Can you make a hexagon like the one below using these 4 small shapes?
Do you think you can create a hexagon using other shapes from your cut-out shapes? Give it a try! Click the Activity button for a sheet with blank hexagons and cut each shape out.
Use your cut-out shapes to fill the hexagons. How many different small shapes can you use?
Did you make some hexagons like these?
Terrific! After you are done exploring, click the arrow to watch a video about joining different shapes together.