Instructions
Hello, Geometry Explorer! Let's have some fun with shapes. Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
Part 1: Shape Detective
Match the description on the left with the correct shape name on the right. Write the letter of the correct shape on the line.
A. Sphere
B. Pentagon
C. Cylinder
D. Cube
E. Triangle
Part 2: Shape Properties
Fill in the table with the correct number of sides and corners for each 2D shape.
| Shape Name | Number of Sides | Number of Corners (Vertices) |
|---|---|---|
| Square | ||
| Triangle | ||
| Hexagon | ||
| Rectangle |
Part 3: Perimeter Path
The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. Find the perimeter for each shape below by adding the lengths of all its sides.
Perimeter: cm
Perimeter: cm
Perimeter: cm
Part 4: Area Adventure
The area is the space inside a 2D shape. Count the squares (□) to find the area of the rectangle below. The answer is in "square units."
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Area: square units
Part 5: Symmetry Check
A shape is symmetrical if you can draw a line through the middle (a line of symmetry) and both sides are mirror images of each other. Write YES or NO.
Answer Key
Part 1: Shape Detective
- D
- E
- A
- B
- C
Part 2: Shape Properties
| Shape Name | Number of Sides | Number of Corners (Vertices) |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 4 | 4 |
| Triangle | 3 | 3 |
| Hexagon | 6 | 6 |
| Rectangle | 4 | 4 |
Part 3: Perimeter Path
- 24 cm (6 + 6 + 6 + 6)
- 28 cm (10 + 4 + 10 + 4)
- 20 cm (5 + 7 + 8)
Part 4: Area Adventure
Area: 15 square units (3 rows of 5 squares)
Part 5: Symmetry Check
- YES
- YES
- NO