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Polygon Shape Identification

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Polygon Shape Identification

Various polygon shapes illustration

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Identify and describe regular polygons with up to 10 sides

Success Criteria:

✓ I can correctly name polygons with 3 to 10 sides
✓ I can describe key attributes like number of sides and vertices
✓ I can use mathematical language to explain my descriptions

📚 Part 1: Polygon Identification

1. A polygon with 3 sides is called a:

Square

Triangle

Pentagon

Hexagon

2. How many vertices does a pentagon have?

4

5

6

8

3. Which shape has 8 sides?

Hexagon

Heptagon

Octagon

Decagon

4. A regular polygon has:

Different side lengths

All sides and angles equal

Only curved sides

No vertices

✏️ Part 2: Complete the Information

5. Fill in the missing information:

Triangle: _____ sides, _____ vertices

Quadrilateral: _____ sides, _____ vertices

Hexagon: _____ sides, _____ vertices

Decagon: _____ sides, _____ vertices

6. Name these polygons based on their number of sides:

7 sides: _________________

9 sides: _________________

10 sides: ________________

7. Explain what makes a polygon "regular":
8. Draw and label one example of a polygon you might see in real life:

🌟 Extension Challenge

9. Advanced learners: Research a polygon with more than 10 sides. What is it called and where might you find it in nature or buildings?
10. Check all the places you might find polygons in everyday life:

Stop signs

Floor tiles

Honeycomb

Windows

Coins

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