Geometry - What Are Similiar Figures?

Similar Figures are figures that have the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.

Here is a cool slide show from Scholastic Study Jams that explains more about similar figures. Click on the link below.

~ Similar Figures

Suggested Activities:

• Distribute different shapes to students (paper, plastic, etc.). Have students find the shapes that are similar. 
                                                                         

                                                                 

• Have students use manipulatives to create similar figures. They could use popsicle sticks, craft sticks, toothpicks, pretzels, etc.

                                                                               

                                                          

                                      

• Have students use geoboards to create similar shapes. 

                                        

• Have students use dotted grid paper to create similar shapes.

                      Download dotted paper here.

                                                                       
 

• Have students create similar shapes with art materials. (crayons, colored pencils, drawing paper, construction paper, rulers, scissors, etc.)

Have fun with math!

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