Geometry - Creating Angles with Manipulatives

Learning about ANGLES can be fun.

There are lots in inexpensive materials that students can use to practice creating the different types of angles.


Popsicle Sticks

ACUTE - less than 90 degrees -sometimes referred to as "A Cute" Angle

OBTUSE - greater than 90 degrees

Small Craft Sticks 

RIGHT - Exactly  90 degrees - can look like an "L"

Pipe Cleaners

Straws

Heavy Paper Strips and Paper Fasteners

Licorice (candy!)

Pretzels

Other materials that can be used are pencils, toothpicks, carrot sticks, celery sticks, etc.


What other materials have you used or would you suggest?

Thanks for visiting! Have fun with angles.

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