We have recently learned about 2D and 3D shapes in our geometry units. Students have tried to sort or categorize shapes based on their different attributes. We've discussed number of sides and angles; types of angles; parallel lines; vertices, edges and faces; and finally whether or not the shape can be stacked, can slide or can roll. Try these two problems. Remember to READ the problem carefully and follow "the rules" within the problem.
Mrs. Shaw has placed four 2 dimensional polygons in a shape mystery bag. The total number of sides is 17. What could the shapes be? *Remember there could be more than one solution.
Mrs. Shaw is describing two different 3 dimensional shapes that are in her shape mystery bag. She describes them as having at least 2 square faces each. The difference between the two shapes is that one shape has all sides that are congruent and the other shape is similar in that it has the same number of edges and vertices but its sides are not congruent. What are the two shapes?
Mrs. Shaw has placed four 2 dimensional polygons in a shape mystery bag. The total number of sides is 17. What could the shapes be? *Remember there could be more than one solution.
Mrs. Shaw is describing two different 3 dimensional shapes that are in her shape mystery bag. She describes them as having at least 2 square faces each. The difference between the two shapes is that one shape has all sides that are congruent and the other shape is similar in that it has the same number of edges and vertices but its sides are not congruent. What are the two shapes?