Making Tangram Pieces by Folding Paper

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In this math lesson, learners follow step-by-step directions for making tangram pieces out of folded and torn paper. First, learners read "Grandfather Tang's Story" by Ann Tompert. Then, learners explore geometric concepts by folding and tearing paper into tangram pieces. Many concepts are covered, including acute and obtuse angles, congruency, parallel lines, right triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • "Grandfather Tang's Story" by Ann Tompert
  • One sheet of construction paper
  • Scissors

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Literature

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Utah LessonPlans

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Utah Education Network in partnership with the Utah State Office of Education and Higher Ed Utah,