Contributor: Stefani Allegretti. Lesson ID: 14041
Did you know two triangles can make a square? Or that two squares can make a rectangle? Get ready to learn about the amazing world of shapes!
Yes!
Sure!
Shapes can make other shapes! Shapes can come together to make a rocket ship, a butterfly, a house, and so much more!
Get ready to discover the fantastic world of shapes and make your own new shape from the simple shapes you know!
Four squares can also be put together to make a bigger square! Neat!
Look at this example.
Wow!
Look below to see what happens when six triangles are put together!
They make a hexagon! Wow!
There are many different shapes you can make from other shapes.
Look at the chart below, which has lots of different shapes and their names. These are shapes that you can use to make new shapes!
Watch the video below to see many shapes made from other shapes!
You were correct if you saw a triangle, some rectangles, and a circle!
Nice work!
Now you know that you can put together shapes to make other shapes!
Move to the Got It? section to practice making shapes and see what you remember!