ICSE · Grade 1
Ch. 3: Shapes Around Us
Circle, square, triangle, rectangle — sides, corners and real-world examples with animated shape cards.
Name 4 basic shapes
Count sides and corners
Find shapes in the classroom
Sort objects by shape
🔺 Grade 1 · Maths
Shapes Around Us Lab
Circle · square · triangle · rectangle — find them in the world!
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Circle
Clock, plate, coin, sun
⬜
Square
Window pane, chess board
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Triangle
Road sign, sandwich half
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Rectangle
Door, book, phone screen
| Shape | Sides | Corners |
|---|---|---|
| Circle | 0 (curved) | 0 |
| Triangle | 3 | 3 |
| Square | 4 equal | 4 |
| Rectangle | 4 | 4 |
# Shapes Around Us
| Shape | Look | Example |
|-------|------|--------|
| Circle | Round | Clock, plate |
| Square | 4 equal sides | Window tile |
| Triangle | 3 sides | Road sign |
| Rectangle | Like a door | Book, phone |
> Tap shapes in the **Shapes Lab**!
Topics in this chapter
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Basic shapes
Circle, square, triangle, rectangle…
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Sides & corners
Triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners…
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In the world
Clock = circle, door = rectangle…
Philosophy check
- What is this civilization?
- Why was it advanced?
- How did cities work?
- Where do we still see these ideas?
- Exams — what will be asked?