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Basic 2D Shapes

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and name basic 2D shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Shape Up! | Jack Hartmann | Shapes Song

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Draw a picture of a triangle and label its three sides. Explain what makes a triangle different from a square. Draw a picture of a circle and label it. Describe how a circle is different from a rectangle. ”

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