Describe the difference between a square and a rectangle.

A square has four equal sides, while a rectangle has four sides where two pairs of sides are equal.

Can a shape be both a rectangle and a square? Explain your answer.

Yes, a square can also be a rectangle because it has four sides and opposite sides are equal. However, a rectangle is not always a square because all sides must be equal in a square.

Exploring Shapes

3rd GradeMath40 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify and describe shapes like squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, and rhombuses.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

Learn about Shapes with Pete the Cat!

HarperKids

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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A shape with three sides is called a triangle.
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A shape with four equal sides is a square, while a shape with four sides where two are one length and two are another is a rectangle.
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Pete's soccer ball is a circle, Squirrel's necklace is a diamond, and the fin on Callie's surfboard is a triangle.

Practice

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Draw a square, a circle, and a triangle. Label each shape.”

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Exploring Shapes

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