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Investigation - Looking at Polygons

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Middle schoolers construct polygons by plotting points on a coordinate plane. Pupils connect the points and identify which polygons they have drawn. They will need graph paper to carry out the assigned activities. A vocabulary list, extension ideas, and assessment exercises are included.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Year
2012
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6.G.A.3 MP6 MP7

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