Classifying Polygons

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

5

Overview

Exhibit your knowledge of 2D shapes and search for similar characteristics. This interactive diagram focuses on sorting polygons by common properties and then you select the correct label for each section of the Venn Diagram.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 5

MA19.5.23

Explain that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.

UP:MA19.5.23

Vocabulary

  • Attribute
  • Category
  • Subset
  • Subcategory
  • Two-dimensional
  • Figure
  • Quadrilateral
  • Right angle
  • Parallel
  • Perpendicular

Knowledge

Students know:
  • vocabulary associated with the properties of shapes.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Explain the relationship between shapes in categories and subcategories.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Quadrilaterals can be identified by general properties to more specific properties.
  • Properties belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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