Geometry: Out of This World Polygons

Mrs. Taylor introduces polygons and explains their characteristics. She presents a fun challenge involving her monster friends who each want a specific polygon-shaped cookie. Students help identify the correct polygons for each monster. The video concludes with a math challenge where students find or create a polygon and identify its properties.

What is a polygon?

• A shape that is three-dimensional

• A shape with curved lines

• A shape with only one side

• A shape with three or more straight line segments

Which of the following is NOT a property of a polygon?

• It is made of straight line segments

• It is two-dimensional

• It can have curved sides

• It must be a closed shape

Harry the purple monster wants a cookie with how many sides?

• Seven sides

• Eight sides

• Five sides

• Six sides

What is the name of a polygon with eight sides?

• Hexagon

• Heptagon

• Pentagon

• Octagon

Carly the orange monster prefers a cookie with how many sides?

• Seven sides

• Four sides

• Five sides

• Six sides

What is a heptagon?

• A polygon with eight sides

• A polygon with five sides

• A polygon with six sides

• A polygon with seven sides

What should you do for the math challenge of the day?

• Draw a picture of a polygon

• Find or create a real-life example of a polygon

• Solve a math equation involving polygons

• Write a story about polygons