Identifying Different Polygons and Their Properties

This video tutorial covers the basics of polygons, focusing on their properties such as being closed shapes made of straight line segments with equal numbers of sides and angles. It explains different types of polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, decagons, and octagons, highlighting their unique characteristics and the meaning of their prefixes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the number of sides and angles in identifying and naming polygons.

What defines a polygon?

• A shape with curved lines

• A figure made of only circles

• A shape with an open end

• A closed shape made of straight line segments

What is common between all polygons?

• They are all closed shapes with straight line segments

• They all have the same number of sides

• They have more angles than sides

• They all have curved sides

How many sides does a triangle have?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the prefix 'quad' signify?

• 6

• 5

• 3

• 4

How many angles are there in a pentagon?

• 10

• 5

• 4

• 6

What prefix is used for a shape with six sides?

• Quad

• Pent

• Hex

• Tri

What does the prefix 'pent' mean?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many sides does a decagon have?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

Which polygon looks like a perfume bottle?

• Octagon

• Decagon

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

What is the shape of a stop sign?

• Decagon

• Hexagon

• Octagon

• Pentagon