"Figuring Out" 2D Figures - Part 1

Explore 2D (two-dimensional) figures and see how every 2D figure possesses unique attributes in this interactive tutorial.

This is part one of four. Click below to open the other tutorials in the series.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: plane figures, 2D, 2D figures, attributes, geometry, defining attributes, polygons, shapes, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-Learning, two-dimensional, figures
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades K-5

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