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Polygons in Real Life

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Fourth graders identify and label different types of polygons in real life situations. Using a digital camera, they take pictures of polygons on the school grounds, tally the number of shapes found, and answer discussion questions.

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polygons, 2-d shapes, 2-d

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photos of polygons, polygons, polygons in real life, math
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2004
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