Trailblaze | Drawing and Analyzing Polygons

Curriculum

3G–2: Draw polygons by joining marked points, and identify parallel and perpendicular sides.
Supports the development of geometric understanding and the ability to visualize and construct shapes.

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Resources

Hugo Cheyne12 months ago

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvmxsbk/articles/z98n4qt#z692nk7

Introduction to properties of shapes, as well as regular and irregular polygons. Has a good exercise at the end.

Hugo Cheyne12 months ago

https://www.math-salamanders.com/2d-shapes-worksheets.html#3rd_Grade

Series of worksheets for drawing and analysing polygons

Hugo Cheyne12 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3AOoLbA3us

Fun song introducing and explaining parallel and perpendicular lines.

Hugo Cheyne12 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1hwo59i95U

Very clear explainer video introducing parallel sides on shapes and going through plenty of examples.

Required Topics

Identifying Right Angles in Shapes

Creating New Shapes from Known Shapes

Next Topics

Exploring Line Symmetry in Shapes

Drawing and Translating Polygons

Composing and Decomposing Shapes Based on Different Properties

Drawing and Analyzing Polygons

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