Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Classifying Polygons

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.

    Unpacked Content

    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.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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