Exploring Shape Attributes Together
Grade 2 Mathematics Learning about shapes and their special features
Guess My Shape Game!
I'm thinking of a shape... Ask yes or no questions Use clues about sides and corners Can you guess what shape it is?
What Are Shape Attributes?
Attributes are special features of shapes Every shape has sides Every shape has corners (vertices) We can count these features! Attributes help us identify shapes
Shape Vocabulary Words
{"left":"Shape - a figure with straight sides\nSides - the straight lines that make a shape\nAngles - the corners where sides meet\nVertex - one corner point\nVertices - more than one corner","right":"Triangle - shape with 3 sides\nQuadrilateral - shape with 4 sides\nPentagon - shape with 5 sides\nHexagon - shape with 6 sides"}
Let's Draw Shapes Together!
Draw a shape with 3 sides Draw a shape with 4 equal sides Draw a shape with 5 sides Count the corners as we draw Name each shape when finished
Shape Building Cards Activity
Work with your partner Draw shapes based on given attributes Write a description using our vocabulary Example: 'This hexagon has 6 sides and 6 vertices' Be ready to share your work!
Independent Practice: Shape Detective
Match shapes to their descriptions Draw shapes from attribute clues Name the shapes you draw Use our vocabulary words Work carefully and neatly
Quick Shape Challenge!
How many sides does this shape have? How many vertices can you count? What is the name of this shape? Raise your hand when you know!
Shape Gallery Walk
Walk around and look at everyone's work Use vocabulary words to describe what you see Share with a partner What new thing did you learn about shapes today?
What We Learned Today
Shapes have special attributes We can count sides and vertices Attributes help us identify shapes We learned vocabulary words for different shapes We can draw shapes using their attributes Great job exploring shapes together!