Exploring 2-D shapes

For two weeks, our class investigated 2-dimensional shapes in a variety of ways.  We used attribute blocks, real objects, paper shapes, pattern blocks, and geoboards to explore and create triangles, rectangles, squares, circles, and hexagons.  Geoboards are great for building shapes with a specific number of sides and corners.  Pattern blocks are great for seeing how two or more shapes can make a new, larger shape (which is the foundation for fractions).  Here are some examples of our work!