Characteristics and Attributes of Shapes

Mrs. Walker introduces two-dimensional shapes, focusing on their attributes and characteristics. The lesson covers various shapes, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, and octagons, emphasizing their sides, angles, and the concept of closed shapes. Students are encouraged to draw shapes with specific attributes and use pencils to understand angles better.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Understanding two-dimensional shapes

• Exploring colors and patterns

• Learning about three-dimensional shapes

• Studying the history of geometry

What does the term 'attributes' refer to in the context of shapes?

• The size of the shape

• The characteristics of the shape

• The color of the shape

• The weight of the shape

How many sides does a triangle have?

• Five

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is a key characteristic of a closed shape?

• It is always triangular

• It is always circular

• It has no gaps between sides

• It has gaps between sides

How many angles does a quadrilateral have?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which of the following is a quadrilateral?

• Rectangle

• Pentagon

• Triangle

• Hexagon

How many sides does a pentagon have?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Four

What is a common attribute of all pentagons?

• They have three sides

• They are open shapes

• They have five angles

• They have curved sides

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Seven

• Six

• Eight

• Five

What is a unique feature of hexagons?

• They have four sides

• They have six angles

• They are always open shapes

• They have no corners