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Intro to 2D Shapes

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Intro to 2D Shapes
K1st2ndMath
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Summary

Learn about the names of shapes including circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, and hexagons.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to 2D Shapes:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to 2d shapes first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to 2d shapes outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what intro to 2d shapes means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.
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