THESE PUZZLES ARE GEMS, TOO!Challenge Level 1Can you cut this triangle into two congruent (same size and shape) pieces and put the pieces together to make a rectangle?
Challenge Level 2Can you cut this square into three pieces (which aren't congruent) and put the pieces together to make a parallelogram?
Challenge Level 2Can you cut this rectangle into four congruent pieces and put them together to make a diamond?
Challenge Level 3Can you cut this plus shape into four congruent pieces and put them together to make a square?
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MAKE A GEOMETRY GEM
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TANGRAMThis classic Chinese puzzle consists of seven pieces in various shapes: several right triangles, a square, and a parallelogram. The shapes fit together to make a square. The puzzle is known in Chinese as "chi chai pan" or "Seven-Board of Cunning". The object of the puzzle is to fit the pieces together to make a picture of some kind. The puzzle is very old--it has been popular since at least the 3rd century BCE.The puzzle pieces:
Tangram ActivitiesTry putting the pieces together to make a square.Make one of these shapes:
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