Splitting a chocolate bar into 2 equal parts
Here's a yummy chocolate bar. Two friends want to share it fairly. How can we split it?
First, let's look at the whole bar. Right now it's one whole piece.
Look — we cut it right down the middle, making two pieces.
Now we have two pieces, and they are exactly the same size.
When we split a shape into two equal parts, each part is called a half.
Look — this shaded piece is a half of the chocolate bar.
And this other piece is also a half. Two halves, both the same size.
Halves must always be equal. If one piece is bigger, they aren't halves!
When we cut a shape into two equal parts, each part is a half. Great job!
Now you try. Name this shape from the list. Which shape is it?