Drawing Shapes with Specific Number of Sides

This video tutorial teaches how to draw and identify polygons by examining their sides. It begins with an introduction to polygons and 2D shapes, explaining that polygons are closed figures with straight sides. The lesson then explores the attributes of shapes, focusing on the number of sides as a key attribute. The tutorial guides viewers through constructing pentagons, triangles, and hexagons using line segments, emphasizing the importance of the number of sides in defining each shape. By the end, viewers will understand how to construct and identify these shapes based on their attributes.

What is a polygon?

• A shape with curved sides

• A shape with only one side

• A closed figure with straight sides

• A 3D object with length, width, and height

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 2D shape?

• It has depth

• It has no width

• It is a 3D object

• It is a flat object

How many sides does a pentagon have?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

What is the name of a three-sided polygon?

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

• Triangle

• Square

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four