LESSON 2 Tangrams

The tangram is an old Chinese puzzle that has seven pieces called tans:

These tans can be put together in many ways. Designs made with these pieces are called tangrams. Some tangrams look like animals or other real things. Usually, all seven tans are used. The only rule is that the pieces must touch without overlapping. You may be able to find a book with tangrams at the library.

  1. Use all 7 tans to make a tangram.
  2. Sort the 7 tangram pieces in any way you choose.

Record the groups on the Tangram Sort page in the Student Activity Book.