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LS 3 -Math

Competency: Apply the principles of geometric shapes in daily life situations

PRETEST

Directions: Give atleast 3 real life examples of the following geometrical shapes.
Example

Square Examples - Four equal straight sides with four right angles make a square.

 square rubber stamps

 square tiles on the floor
 square paper napkins
 chess boards

1. Triangle Examples - Triangles are three-sided figures with straight sides. There are lots of different types of
triangles, depending on their angles.
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2. Rectangle Examples - Like a square, a rectangle has four straight sides with four right angles. However, two
sides are shorter than the other two sides
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2.
3.
Pentagon Examples -Pentagons are shapes with five sides of equal length. They are less common than
quadrilaterals, which have four sides, but can still be found in real life
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2.
3.
 THE EXAMPLES OF GEOMETRIC SHAPES IN REAL LIFE

Geometric shapes are everywhere. No matter where you look, almost everything is made up of both two-
dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) geometric shapes. Keep reading for real-life geometric shape
examples that make up the world around us.

Examples of 2D Geometric Shapes

Two-dimensional shapes are flat figures that have width and height, but no depth. Circles, squares, triangles,
and rectangles are all types of 2D geometric shapes. Check out a list of different 2D geometric shapes, along
with a description and examples of where you can spot them in everyday life.

Keep in mind that these shapes are all flat figures without depth. That means you can take a picture of these
items and you can still determine their shape. The same isn't true for three-dimensional shapes.

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Give atleast 3 real life examples of the following geometrical shapes.
Example

Square Examples - Four equal straight sides with four right angles make a square.
 square rubber stamps
 square tiles on the floor
 square paper napkins
 chess boards
1. Triangle Examples - Triangles are three-sided figures with straight sides. There are lots of different types of
triangles, depending on their angles.
1.
2.
3.
2. Rectangle Examples - Like a square, a rectangle has four straight sides with four right angles. However, two
sides are shorter than the other two sides
1.
2.
3.
Pentagon Examples -Pentagons are shapes with five sides of equal length. They are less common than
quadrilaterals, which have four sides, but can still be found in real life
1.
2.
3.
Hexagon Examples-When you add one side to a pentagon, you get a hexagon. A hexagon has six straight sides
of equal length
1.
2.
3.
Octagon Examples-Eight straight sides, typically of equal length, make an octagon. 
1.
2.
3.
Trapezoid Examples -A trapezoid is a four-sided figure with just one pair of parallel sides
1.
2.
3.

Examples of 3D Geometric Shapes

Unlike two-dimensional shapes, three-dimensional shapes have width, height and depth. Examples of 3D shapes
include pyramids, spheres and cubes. Take a look at these everyday 3D geometric shape examples.

Some of these shapes are interchangeable, of course. For example, a bag might not always be a parallelogram,
as there are certainly circular bags and other types possible. This list is also not exhaustive either, as there are
many other two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes.
ACTIVITY 2

Sphere Examples -Spheres are round solid figures. Like circles, they have a radius in the center that is
equidistant to every point on the sphere. However, unlike circles, they have volume and depth. Examples of
real-life spheres are:

 basketballs
 planets
 oranges
 marbles
 tennis balls

Cube Examples - Each of the six faces of a cube is a square. When they are put together in a 3D cube shape,
also known as a square prism, they create depth. Some examples of cubes include:
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Cone Examples -A cone has a circular base that tapers to one point. Cones are very common in everyday items,
including:
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Cylinder Examples-Cylinders are three-dimensional figures with parallel sides and a circular cross-section.
Some real-life examples of cylinders are:
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Ellipsoid Examples - An ellipsoid is a sphere that is not perfectly round because it has been flattened at two
sides. Also known as a spheroid, an ellipsoid creates a 3D oval effect. Some examples of ellipsoids are:
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2
3
Rectangular Prism Examples -A rectangular prism is a 3D figure where one pair of opposite sides are the same
shape, connected by straight, parallel sides. They have four rectangular faces and two square faces. You can
find rectangular prisms in these examples:

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 2
 3.