Chapter 2: What is Long? What is Round?
1st StandardMathematics
What is Long? What is Round? - Chapter Summary
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# What is Long? What is Round?
## Overview
In this chapter, students explore basic geometric attributes—identifying “long” and “round” objects—and learn how different shapes behave when rolled or slid. Through drawing, matching, storytelling, and hands-on activities, children develop observational skills, reasoning about shape and motion, and creativity in constructing simple projects.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Long vs. Round Objects
* **Definition of Long**: Objects that extend noticeably in one dimension (length, height, or width).
* **Definition of Round**: Objects whose primary outline is curved or circular.
* **Classroom Game**: Children sit in a circle and take turns naming one long object and one round object, explaining their reasoning.
### 2. Sorting by Shape
* **Draw and Categorize (Activity A)**
* Draw **round** objects inside circles.
* Draw **long** objects inside rectangles.
* **Match Similar Shapes (Activity B)**
* Draw lines to connect objects that share the same shape.
* **Shape Identification (Activities C–F)**
* Tick ✓ the shape matching a ball, cap, glass, and matchbox.
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# What is Long? What is Round?
## Overview
In this chapter, students explore basic geometric attributes—identifying “long” and “round” objects—and learn how different shapes behave when rolled or slid. Through drawing, matching, storytelling, and hands-on activities, children develop observational skills, reasoning about shape and motion, and creativity in constructing simple projects.
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. Long vs. Round Objects
* **Definition of Long**: Objects that extend noticeably in one dimension (length, height, or width).
* **Definition of Round**: Objects whose primary outline is curved or circular.
* **Classroom Game**: Children sit in a circle and take turns naming one long object and one round object, explaining their reasoning.
### 2. Sorting by Shape
* **Draw and Categorize (Activity A)**
* Draw **round** objects inside circles.
* Draw **long** objects inside rectangles.
* **Match Similar Shapes (Activity B)**
* Draw lines to connect objects that share the same shape.
* **Shape Identification (Activities C–F)**
* Tick ✓ the shape matching a ball, cap, glass, and matchbox.
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What is Long? What is Round?
Overview
In this chapter, students explore basic geometric attributes—identifying “long” and “round” objects—and learn how different shapes behave when rolled or slid. Through drawing, matching, storytelling, and hands-on activities, children develop observational skills, reasoning about shape and motion, and creativity in constructing simple projects.
Key Topics Covered
1. Long vs. Round Objects
- Definition of Long: Objects that extend noticeably in one dimension (length, height, or width).
- Definition of Round: Objects whose primary outline is curved or circular.
- Classroom Game: Children sit in a circle and take turns naming one long object and one round object, explaining their reasoning.
2. Sorting by Shape
-
Draw and Categorize (Activity A)
- Draw round objects inside circles.
- Draw long objects inside rectangles.
-
Match Similar Shapes (Activity B)
- Draw lines to connect objects that share the same shape.
-
Shape Identification (Activities C–F)
- Tick ✓ the shape matching a ball, cap, glass, and matchbox.