MC1 5-1 and 5-2

What shapes can we make?
How are the shapes alike and how are they different?
How can we name or classify the shapes?

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1. Make at least three different closed shapes using all four blue sticks. Describe them.
2. Replace one of the blue sticks with a red stick, what shapes can you make?
3. Use two blue sticks and 2 red sticks. What shapes can you make?
4. What shapes can you make with the one each of the red, blue, green, and purple sticks?

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