Copy of Tangram

Directions:[br] 1. Use the blue dot to move the figure and the red dot to rotate the figure.[br] This applet has one square and some small, medium, and large right triangles. The area of the square is 1 square unit.[br][list=1][*]Notice that you can put together two small triangles to make a square. What is the area of the square composed of two small triangles? Be prepared to explain your reasoning.[br][/*][*]Use your shapes to create a new shape with an area of 1 square unit that is not a square. Draw your shape on paper and label it with its area.[br][/*][*]Use your shapes to create a new shape with an area of 2 square units. Draw your shape and label it with its area.[br][/*][*]Use your shapes to create a [i]different[/i] shape with an area of 2 square units. Draw your shape and label it with its area.[br][/*][*]Use your shapes to create a new shape with an area of 4 square units. Draw your shape and label it with its area.[br][/*][/list]

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