Two-dimensional Shapes (2 D) • These shapes are flat and can only be drawn on paper. • They have two dimensions – length and width. • They are sometimes called plane shapes.
Polygons Two-dimensional shapes that have sides made from straight lines. • E. g. triangles squares hexagons
Pentagon • A two-dimensional shape with five straight sides and five angles.
Hexagon • A two-dimensional shape with 6 straight sides and 6 angles.
Octagon • A two-dimensional shape with 8 straight sides and 8 angles.
What shape is this?
A Hexagon
How many lines of symmetry has a Hexagon? 1 5 3 6 4 2
Properties of a Regular Hexagon Ø Has 6 equal sides Ø Has 6 equal angles ØHas 6 lines of symmetry
What shape is this?
A Pentagon
How many lines of symmetry has a Pentagon? 1 3 5 4 2
Properties of a Regular Pentagon Ø Has 5 equal sides Ø Has 5 equal angles ØHas 5 lines of symmetry
Polygons Shapes with many sides!
Lines of Symmetry - Look at these shapes Can you suggest a rule?
Regular shapes Ø All the sides are the same length Ø All the angles are equal Ø Have the same number of lines of symmetry as the number of sides
Look at these shapes Heptagon Octagon How many lines of symmetry?