Tangrams
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Tangrams
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You have been learning about tangrams in math. You have learned what shapes make up the tangram. When illustrators create characters, they start with shapes. After reading Three Pigs, One Wolf, and Seven Magic Shapes by Grace Maccarone think about the shapes the illustrator used to create the characters. Using what you have learned about the tangram, answer this important question:
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Task First, you will use a shape chart to show what you already know about shapes. Then, you will use a tangram chart to organize what you learn about tangrams. Finally, you will use a web site to flip and turn shapes to make characters from the tangram pieces.
Product You're going to create a new character for Three Pigs, One Wolf, and Seven Magic Shapes. Using what you learn about flipping and rotating geometric shapes, put together the shapes from the tangram to make your own character for the story. After you create your new character, you will create a story to display your character and write 3 sentences about your character. |
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Subsidiary questions
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Gather and Sort Use the Tangram Chart to organize what you learn. Click on the dancing man to learn more about tangrams:
You will be the illustrator and create your own character from the story. Click on the rabbit to move, flip and rotate shapes:
To move, rotate and flip blocks:
Click on the fox to write directions for your tangram character:
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Write your 3 sentences about your character by clicking on the dog:
After all work is completed, use the planning checklist again to make sure you did your best work. |
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Reflection: When you flip or rotate a shape does the size or number of sides change? Extension Activity: You can click on the following links to explore the world of tangrams. PBS Kids Tangrams Games
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