OER Commons
Oer Commons: Polygons
Seventh graders find the area of regular polygons, recalling what they already know about the area of geometric shapes and generalizing a formula for any regular polygon.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Area of a Regular Polygon
A complete reference guide to the area of a regular polygon. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Area of a Circle
Seventh graders will compare the formula for the area of a regular polygon to discover the formula for the area of a circle.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Regular Polygon Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate properties of a regular polygon. Enter any 1 variable plus the number of sides or the polygon name. Calculates side length, inradius, circumradius, area, and perimeter.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Exploring Polygons
In this lesson, young scholars explore different polygons by drawing them, measuring angles, and manipulating interactive sketches to find the angle sum for any polygon. Students also explore the angle measures in regular polygons....
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Math World: Hexagon
Gives a detailed overview of hexagons, particularly of regular hexagons. Be sure to use the links for unfamiliar notation or variable representation. This site gives formulas for inner radius, circumradius, parameter, and area of a...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Equilateral Triangle
Learn about equilateral triangles with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.