Measuring Angles with A Protractor

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What is a protractor used for?

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A protractor is a tool used to measure angles in degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is the measurement of a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Define an acute angle.

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Define an obtuse angle.

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measurement of a right angle?

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A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you read a protractor?

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To read a protractor, align the baseline of the protractor with one side of the angle and read the measurement where the other side intersects the numbered scale.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is the sum of angles on a straight line?

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The sum of angles on a straight line is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between parallel lines and angles?

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Parallel lines do not intersect; therefore, they do not form angles with each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the measure of a full rotation in degrees?

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A full rotation measures 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you determine if an angle is acute, obtuse, or straight?

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An angle is acute if it is less than 90 degrees, obtuse if it is between 90 and 180 degrees, and straight if it is exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1