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Intros
Lessons
  1. Introduction to Classifying Polygons:
  2. What are polygons?
  3. Names of different polygons based on number of sides (triangles to octagons)
  4. Regular or irregular polygons: markings for congruent sides and angles
  5. Understanding markings for parallel and perpendicular sides in polygons
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Examples
Lessons
  1. Sides and vertices in polygons
    Count the number of sides and vertices in the polygon. Circle the vertices and check mark the sides to help keep track.
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  2. Classifying polygons by name and regularity
    Look at the picture of the shape and write:
    • the name of the polygon
    • and if it is regular or irregular
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  3. Congruent sides and angles in polygons
    Draw markings for any pairs of equal sides and/or angles
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    3. Classifying Polygons
  4. Parallel sides in polygons
    Mark the parallel sides with matching arrows on each pair. How many pairs of sides are parallel?
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Practice
Topic Notes
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In this lesson, we will learn:

  • How to name polygons: triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, and octagons
  • How to classify regular vs. irregular polygons
  • How to read markings on polygons: hashmarks for congruent sides, semicircles for congruent angles, arrows for parallel sides, and squares (right angles) for perpendicular sides

Notes:

  • Polygons are 2D shapes with straight sides only. All polygons have sides (straight lines/edges) and vertices (corners/points where sides meet).

  • Polygons are named by the number of sides they have:
Classifying Polygons

  • Polygons can be regular or irregular. Regular polygons have congruent sides and angles; all sides and all angles are equal. Irregular polygons do not have same size sides and angles.
Classifying Polygons

  • Congruent sides can be shown with hashmarks (matching lines on the sides that are equal)
  • Congruent angles can be shown with either semicircles with hashmarks, or with concentric circles
Classifying Polygons