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Naming Polygons

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What polygon is this? Young geometers categorize shapes by circling all the quadrilaterals in a set of figures. Next, they write the names of 10 polygons using a visual guide as reference. Review the guide together before they start if needed. the shapes included in this exercise are: triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, rectangle, rhombus, square, parallelogram, and trapezoid. Consider extending this learning exercise by assigning small groups one of these shapes. Using construction paper they can draw and cut out a large version, listing its attributes in the center. Put them up on the wall for a colorful reference!

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hexagons, polygons, octagons, parallelograms, quadrilaterals, pentagons, rectangles, rhombus, shapes, squares, trapezoids, triangles

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parallelogram, quadrilateral, rhombus, shapes, square, trapezoid, triangle, categorize shapes, hexagon, octagon, pentagon, rectangle, identify polygon, math
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3rd - 4th
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Math
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3.G.A.1 4.G.A.2

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