Let’s dive into the world of geometry, where we learn about different shapes and objects. There are two main types of shapes: two-dimensional shapes, which are flat like a piece of paper, and three-dimensional objects, which are solid like a block.
Some flat shapes are called congruent. This means they are exactly the same in both shape and size. If two shapes look different or are not the same size, they are not congruent. But if they match perfectly in size and shape, they are congruent.
We can also have fun by combining flat shapes to make new ones! For example, two triangles can come together to form a square. Two trapezoids can make a hexagon. A square and a triangle can create a shape that looks like a house, and a rectangle with three triangles can look like a rocket. Try mixing different shapes to see what you can create!
Shapes can move in different ways. We can slide them, flip them, or turn them. Sliding a shape means moving it in a straight line, like sliding a book across a table. Flipping a shape means turning it over, like flipping a pancake. Turning a shape means rotating it while keeping it face up, like spinning a top.
Some shapes have a special line called a line of symmetry. This line divides the shape into two matching parts, like a mirror. For example, a triangle can have a line of symmetry, but a parallelogram might not. A square has lines of symmetry too!
Now, let’s look at three-dimensional objects, also known as solid figures. These objects have flat surfaces, corners called vertices, and edges where the surfaces meet.
A cube is a solid figure with six flat surfaces, all shaped like squares. It has eight vertices and twelve edges. You can find cubes in things like blocks or dice.
A rectangular prism has six flat surfaces too, but it has four rectangles and two squares. It also has eight vertices and twelve edges. Cereal boxes and tissue boxes are examples of rectangular prisms.
A pyramid has five flat surfaces: four triangles and one square. It has five vertices and eight edges. Real pyramids and tents are shaped like this.
A cylinder has two flat surfaces that are circles. It has no vertices and no edges. Think of a can of soup or a spool of thread as examples of cylinders.
A cone has one flat surface, which is a circle. It has no vertices and no edges. Ice cream cones and party hats are shaped like cones.
A sphere has no flat surfaces, no vertices, and no edges. Basketballs and soccer balls are examples of spheres.
We can also combine solid figures to make new 3D shapes and objects. For example, stacking two cubes can create a rectangular prism. Placing a pyramid on top of a cube makes a three-dimensional house. Putting a sphere on a cone gives us an ice cream cone, and a cone on a cylinder looks like a silo. Try combining different solid figures to see what new objects you can make!
Shape Hunt: Go on a shape hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that match the shapes and solid figures we learned about. Can you find a cube, a cylinder, or a sphere? Draw or take a picture of each object you find and label it with its shape name. Discuss with a friend or family member how these shapes are used in everyday life.
Symmetry Art: Create a piece of symmetry art using paper and paint. Fold a piece of paper in half and paint a design on one side. Fold the paper again while the paint is wet to create a symmetrical pattern. Once it dries, identify the line of symmetry in your artwork. Share your art with the class and explain how symmetry is used in your design.
Build a 3D Model: Using playdough or modeling clay, try to create a 3D model of a solid figure like a cube, pyramid, or cone. Once you’ve made your model, count the number of surfaces, edges, and vertices it has. Compare your model with real-life objects to see how they are similar or different. Can you combine different models to create a new shape?
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In geometry, we will learn about two-dimensional shapes, which are plane shapes, and three-dimensional objects, which are solid figures, as well as the different relationships between them.
Some plane shapes are congruent, meaning that the shapes are the same in both shape and size. For example, if two shapes are not the same shape, they are not congruent. If they are the same shape but not the same size, they are also not congruent. However, if they are the same size and shape, they are congruent.
We can combine plane shapes to create different shapes. For instance, two triangles can make a square, two trapezoids can form a hexagon, a square and a triangle can create a house, and a rectangle along with three triangles can make a rocket. Try putting shapes together to create other shapes and objects!
We can slide, flip, or turn shapes. A slide means moving the shape in a straight line while keeping it face up, similar to sliding a book on a table. A flip involves turning the shape over so that it is face down. For example, if we take a book and flip it over, it will be face down. A turn means rotating the object while it remains face up; if we turn the book, it will still be face up.
Some plane shapes have a line of symmetry, which means that the parts of the shape on either side of the line are exactly alike or mirror images of each other. A line of symmetry divides the shape into matching parts. For example, a triangle can show a line of symmetry, while a parallelogram may not. A square, however, does show symmetry.
Three-dimensional objects, or solid figures, have up to three attributes: flat surfaces, vertices, and edges. The flat surfaces are plane shapes, and if we trace the flat surfaces of a solid figure, we will see plane shapes.
Let’s look at a cube. A cube has six flat surfaces, all of which are squares. It has eight vertices and twelve edges. Examples of a cube include a block or dice.
Next, a rectangular prism has six flat surfaces, consisting of four rectangles and two squares. It also has eight vertices and twelve edges. Examples of a rectangular prism include cereal boxes or tissue boxes.
Now, let’s examine a pyramid. A pyramid has five flat surfaces: four triangles and one square. It has five vertices and eight edges. Examples of pyramids include actual pyramids and tents.
Moving on to cylinders, they have two flat surfaces, which are circles. Cylinders have no vertices and no edges. Examples of cylinders include a can of soup or a spool of thread.
Next, cones have one flat surface, which is a circle. Cones have no vertices and no edges. Examples of cones include an ice cream cone or a birthday party hat.
Finally, spheres have no flat surfaces, no vertices, and no edges. Examples of spheres include a basketball or a soccer ball.
We can also combine solid figures to create 3D shapes and objects. For example, two cubes stacked together can form a rectangular prism. If we stack a pyramid on top of a cube, we create a three-dimensional house. Stacking a sphere on a cone gives us an ice cream cone, and stacking a cone on a cylinder results in a silo. Try putting some solid figures together to create other 3D objects!
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