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In this activity about tangrams, learners print and cut out their own tangram shapes and solve puzzles by fitting these geometric pieces together in a variety of ways. This is an excellent activity for all ages, and helps learners practice looking at things in a different way.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- tangram patterns
- tangram sets in resealable bags (precut wood, plastic or cardboard)
- bin or totes
- Variety of tangram pictures around the room
Subjects
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Mathematics
- Geometry
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI, 2009