The Language of Shapes · Geometry

Creating New Shapes

Composing simple shapes to form larger, more complex geometric figures.

Key Questions

  1. 1How many triangles does it take to build a single square?
  2. 2Can we use different shapes to build the exact same larger design?
  3. 3What happens to a shape when we put it next to a mirror?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.K.G.B.5CCSS.Math.Content.K.G.B.6
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Language of Shapes
Period: Geometry

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