Triangle Transformation
- Author:
- Rachel
- Topic:
- Triangles
In this activity, we will be using our problem solving skills.
We have been working with these shapes for a few weeks, so we should remember that we can rotate and change the size of our shapes.
For our challenge today, we will be using the 8 triangles below to create 4 rectangles.
The triangles are all different sizes and are facing different directions.
Play around and do the best you can to match sizes and make your rectangles.
*Helpful hint: Using matching colors may work best. Feel free to explore other options as well.
How many rectangles did you make?
Were you able to 4 different rectangles at the same time?
Were your rectangles one color? If not what colors did you put together?
What is the hardest part of this challenge?
This activity satisfies:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.6
Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?"