Summary
A what-a-gon? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to some polygons you might have heard of and others that you probably haven’t! First off, find out what makes a polygon a polygon, and what segments and vertices are. You’ll also see some examples of what a polygon <i>isn’t</i> as you learn some crazy names for shapes you probably already know. Plus, you can find out how most people refer to shapes that have more than ten sides, as well as what to call a polygon that has both equilateral and equiangular sides. Finally, you’ll learn what an irregular polygon is. They’re just as good as regular ones!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Polygons:
- What is one new thing you learned about polygons?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining polygons.
- Draw or give one example of your own.