Composite Figures Worksheet Grade 2

Students build composite shapes, sketch their creations and label the smaller shapes they used. The activity includes both flat and three-dimensional constructions.
Grades
Grades 1–2
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Jul 11, 2021

Subject
Math, Geometry, Shapes
Topic
Composite shapes, Shape building
Resource types
Worksheets
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
1.G.A.2

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From the author

This worksheet is a great way for students to practice making composite shapes. It includes both 2-D and 3-D shapes, so students can get a well-rounded understanding of the concept. Provide straws, twist ties or other suitable building materials separately.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Combine simple shapes into a composite form

  • Represent a physical construction with a drawing

  • Label the component shapes within a larger figure

Teaching tips

  • Name the planned component shapes before distributing building materials.

  • Photograph or rotate 3-D models so students can compare the sketch with different views.

Skills covered

  • Geometric construction

  • Shape composition

  • Diagram labeling

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What materials should I prepare?

Provide straws and twist ties or other suitable shape-building materials. Students also need a pencil to draw and label their constructions.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 1.G.A.2

Core concepts

  • Composite shapes

  • 2-D and 3-D forms

  • Component shapes

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