Summary
Learn about points, lines, line segments, and rays. Also, classify 2-D figures that have parallel or perpendicular line segments.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Lines, Line Segments, & Rays:
- Where in the video did the idea of lines, line segments, & rays first "click" for you?
- Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
- Where might you use lines, line segments, & rays outside of math class?
- What part would you want to see one more time, and why?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what lines, line segments, & rays means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.