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We are learning about Polygons! . About what you may ask, Polygons! They are all around us! No Mrs. Shipley is not CRAZY!. What are polygons?. What qualifies something as a polygon? What are the names of some common polygons?
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We are learning about Polygons! About what you may ask, Polygons! They are all around us! No Mrs. Shipley is not CRAZY!
What are polygons? • What qualifies something as a polygon? • What are the names of some common polygons? • What is the relationship between the number of sides a polygon has and its name? • What are vertices? • Where do we see polygons in the world? • How are polygons important? • Why are polygons important
What are we going to do? • We will be learning about polygons. • Each student will research a polygon and use that information to create a 5- 7 slide power point presentation. • You will connect polygons to their everyday life.
What else will you do? • You will use Microsoft Publisher and create a wanted poster. • You will also visit the Macmillan-McGraw Hill website and complete an e-journal. • WOW what fun!
Challenge • Are you up for the challenge of becoming a polygon expert? • By the time we are finished with this project you will be a polygon expert!
Clues! • Here are some picture clues to help you get started. www.onlinesports.com hawaii.hawaii.edu/math/Courses/Math100/Chapter3/Extra/Polygons.htm
Any Guesses? • Now that you have seen some polygons are you ready to give a definition? Let’s discuss.