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The Fun Polygon Lesson PlanThe Fun Polygon Lesson Plan
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Beacon Learning Center
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4th - 6th
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Math
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5 days
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The Fun Polygon

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Junior geometers use hands-on manipulatives to explore and describe the properties and attributes of a fundamental polygon, the triangle. They learn different kinds of angles and their measurements. This well-written lesson plan provides five days of material, so you can pick and choose what would most meet your curriculum needs.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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Common Core

5.G.B.3

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