Tangram Puzzles
Description of Cricut Lesson & Activity
Create these fun foam shape sets and project cards to learn about tangrams and solve the puzzles to make animal shapes.
- General
- History
- Mathematics
ISTE Standards
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1.1a Learning Goals
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1.1b Customized Learning Environments
State / Local / Other Standards
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Common Core Geometry Standard 3.G.A.2: Understand shapes and their attributes.
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Mathematics Practice Standard 4: Model with mathematics.
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Learning Objective(s)
- Students will be able to create and solve tangram puzzles using geometric shapes.
Materials Required
- Craft Foam Sheets
- White KraftBoard
Other tools and materials:
- Black Marker
- Blue Marker
- Binder Ring
Instructions
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Using your machine, cut the shape grouping in craft foam in different colors.
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Draw and cut the project cards.
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Attach project cards in a stack with the binder ring.
Assessment
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Students will complete a tangram puzzle worksheet where they will create their own tangram design and identify the shapes used. They will also explain how they created their design verbally or in writing.