Shapes All Around Us

Shapes are everywhere! From the squares in your checkerboard to the circles in your bicycle wheels, shapes form the basis of all structures and designs.

Squares have four equal sides, while rectangles don't. Did you know the squares on a chess board are made for strategic moves and rectangles make sturdy bases for buildings?

Circles are unique shapes with no corners. Interestingly, wheels were invented as circles because their shape allows for smooth rolling, reducing the effort needed to move things.

Triangles are the strongest shape used in construction. Their three-sided design redistributes pressure and makes structures like bridges and roofs incredibly stable.

Many objects combine shapes, like a house with rectangular walls, a triangular roof, and circular doorknobs. Combining shapes can create complex and functional designs.

The Eiffel Tower shrinks by 6 inches in winter due to the contracting metal, showcasing the impact of temperature on structures!