Changing Shapes

Can one shape be turned into another?

What is your favorite shape? There are many to choose from. Triangles, squares, and rectangles are just a few examples. Today you are going to work with different shapes. You will make one big shape from two small ones.

Click the Activity button for a sheet with different shapes. Cut each shape out.

The first big shape you will make is composed of, or made of, a small trapezoid and a small triangle. Find 1 trapezoid and 1 triangle from the pile of cut-out shapes.

Place the triangle on top of the trapezoid, like this:

trapezoid and triangle to create a big triangle

Question

What big shape did you make from the two small ones?

triangle

Now you will make another shape using the cut-out shapes.

Take two squares and put them together.

Question

What bigger shape did the 2 squares make?

rectangle

Let's keep exploring how to make bigger shapes with smaller shapes! Click the arrow for more.