Introduces the concepts of lines and shapes in both the natural and man-made worlds. Viewers are introduced to simple shapes in a program that goes beyond the basics and explores how shapes recur in nature and are crucial to human invention and industry. Part of "Math in Our Lives," which is an innovative nine-part series using practical examples and realistic models to provide students with a sensible and accessible context for mathematical concepts.

Originally released by Phoenix Learning Group, 2006. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 07, 2015.

Geometry (2:23); --3D Shapes (2:00); -- Lines (1:47); -- Polygons (4:14); -- 3d shapes (1:18);.