Identify shapes based on their attributes. Second graders are tasked to color triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons specific colors. The one thing these shapes have in common? They are all polygons.

Concepts

polygons, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, triangles

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the teacher version to guide instruction on identifying polygons while addressing the misconceptions and generalizations of regular and irregular polygons

Classroom Considerations

• The task is separated on two sheets of paper so that individuals can easily reference the color key while they color the shapes. Consider shrinking and copying both pages, side-by-side onto one sheet to save paper
• Task expects that class members know the attributes of each polygon if using as an assessment

Pros

• Helps address misconceptions of different kinds of polygons
• Comes with a teacher guide and answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

2.G.A.1