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Geometry Everything you need to know. Created by: Ms. Webb. http://www.edex.com.au/images/p0017054c.gif. What is geometry?. Geometry is the study of solids, surfaces, points, lines, curves and angles and their relationship in space. Geometry is the mathematics of shapes.
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GeometryEverything you need to know Created by: Ms. Webb http://www.edex.com.au/images/p0017054c.gif
What is geometry? • Geometry is the study of solids, surfaces, points, lines, curves and angles and their relationship in space. • Geometry is the mathematics of shapes
What are plane figures? • A plane figure is a flat closed figure that is made up of straightorcurved lines. • It can also be made up of straight and curved lines.
What are polygons? • A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments.
Examples of polygons: • Triangle: • Hexagon: • Octagon: • Pentagon:
What are quadrilaterals? • A quadrilateral is a polygon that has 4 sides and 4 angels.
Examples of quadrilaterals: • Square: • Rectangle: • Trapezoid: • Parallelogram: • Rhombus
What are solid figures? • A solid figure is a shape that has length, width and height. I can hold it in my hand.
Examples of solid figures: • Cube: • Cone: • Cylinder: • Sphere:
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How can I use geometry? • I can use geometry to… • build a clubhouse • make a tall cake • draw cars • be an architect