FILE: TRACES, POLYGONS, SOLIDS

Recommended age: From 7 years old.

This file supports 2nd grade students in developing their 2D and 3D spatial perception, while improving their mastery of the graduated ruler, compass, and set square. It also strengthens the understanding of fundamental geometric concepts such as point, line, segment, plane figures, and solids.

• Use of geometric tools: graduated ruler, compass, set square
• Geometric concepts covered: point, line, segment, square, rectangle, triangle, circle, cube
• Skills developed: locating an object in space, drawing a grid and on blank paper
• Geometric vocabulary and measurement concepts: right angle, polygons, circle, solids