Measuring Angles

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

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What is the vertex of an angle?

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The vertex is the point where the two rays of an angle meet.

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What is a degree?

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A degree is a unit of measurement for angles. One full rotation is 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

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What is 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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What is 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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What is 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 a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you measure an angle?

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You can measure an angle using a protractor.

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What is a protractor?

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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 a full rotation?

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A full rotation is a complete turn around a point, measuring 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

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