Build up the basics of geometry, one point at a time. The segment in an extensive playlist on basic geometry provides the definitions of the essential building blocks of geometry. Using drawings, the video shows examples and descriptions.

Concepts

endpoints, points on a line, lines, planes, space, geometric, geometric figures

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide instruction on the different ways to name the figures
• Have class members find examples of a point, line, and plane in the world

Classroom Considerations

• The class should understand what is meant by collinear and coplanar

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides examples with explanations
• Includes links to other resources for basic geometric definitions

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-CO.A.1