Tricky Tangrams

In this activity (on pages 49-54 of PDF), learners play with tangrams, a set of triangles, squares and a parallelogram that can combine into a larger square as well as all sorts of other shapes. The lesson plan includes a printable tangram template. A brief history of the puzzle's origins in China is mentioned, along with suggestions to invite visitors to participate. Books and websites with interesting tangram puzzles are also suggested.