Present this parallel and perpendicular lines in shapes worksheet pack to your students to give them practice identifying attributes of 2D shapes.
Introduce 2D Shape Attributes With Our Parallel and Perpendicular Lines in Shapes Worksheet Pack
This parallel and perpendicular lines in shapes worksheet pack is a great resource for helping students practice identifying parallel and perpendicular lines within various 2D shapes. The three worksheets gradually build skills, starting with simple identification and progressing to more detailed classification. With clear instructions and answer keys provided, this pack is perfect for reinforcing key geometric concepts in the classroom. The worksheets include:
- Identifying Parallel Lines: Circle the shapes that have at least one set of parallel lines.
- Identifying Perpendicular Lines: Circle the shapes that have at least one set of perpendicular lines.
- Line Classification: Write “parallel,” “perpendicular,” “both,” or “neither” to identify the types of lines in each shape.
This parallel and perpendicular lines in shapes worksheet set is perfect for both independent practice and group activities.
Using Our Parallel and Perpendicular Lines in 2D Shapes Worksheet Pack
This parallel and perpendicular lines in 2D shapes worksheet pack works well as an exit ticket, homework assignment, or math center activity. Here are even more ways you can use this resource!
- Go Fish: Cut the shapes in this worksheet pack apart and use them as cards in a game of “Go Fish!” Students can ask questions like, “Do you have a shape with parallel lines?” Students compete to see who can make the most card pairs with the same kinds of lines.
- Flashcards: Cut the shapes in this parallel and perpendicular lines in shapes worksheet set apart and use them as flashcards, with the students calling out what kinds of lines they see.
- Shape Sort: Instead of having students circle the shapes that contain parallel or perpendicular lines, cut the shapes apart and ask the students to sort them into two piles, turning this worksheet into a hands-on activity.
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This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher in Ohio and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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