1. Geometric Figures Created by: Carol Sweat
School Name: Kelly Elementary
Subject: Math
Grade Level: 4th
State Standards and Indicators: (4) 3.1.A2
Identify, name, describe and solve real world problems using the properties of geometric figures and their component parts (sides, angles).
Activity Instructions:
Page 2 & 3 - Provide each student with a paper copy of a cube. On each face of the cube the students will create the various quadrilaterals. I used linguine or fettuccine noodles (they are easy to cut with a scissor and the flat side glues easier). Glue the cube together after the quadrilaterals have been created. Use the Smartboard lesson to model for the students. Have the students discover what component parts (sides, angles) are needed to create each quadrilateral.
Page 4 & 5 - Provide each student with a paper copy of a pyramid. Repeat the steps you followed with the quadrilaterals to create triangles named by their sides.
Page 6 & 7 - Provide each student with a paper copy of a pyramid. Repeat the steps you followed with the quadrilaterals to create triangles named by their angles.
Page 8 & 9 - Compare the properties of geometric figures by completing the polygon tree. Each polygon can be cloned and placed throughout the polygon tree.
Page 10 & 11 - Have students practice recognition of polygons as part of a composite figure. These are good to prepare for the state assessment.

3. Any polygon that has four sides.
rhombus
rectangle
parallelogram
square
QUADRILATERAL
Any polygon that has four sides.
trapezoid

4. Triangles named by their sides
Isosceles
3 equal sides
Scalene
2 equal sides
Equilateral
no equal sides

5. Triangles named by their sides
Scalene
no equal sides
Triangles named by their sides
Name
Equilateral
3 equal sides
2 equal sides
Isosceles

6. Triangles named by their angles
Right
1 obtuse angle
Obtuse
3 acute angles
Acute
1 right angle

7. Triangles named by their angles
1 right angle
Right
Triangles named by their angles
Name
Acute
3 acute angles
Obtuse
1 obtuse angle

8. Polygons
Triangles
Hexagon
Quadrilaterals
Pentagon
Trapezoids
Parallelograms
Rectangles
Rhombus
Squares

9. Polygons
Triangles
Hexagon
Quadrilaterals
Pentagon
Trapezoids
Parallelograms
Rectangles
Rhombus
Squares

10. Which plane shapes were used to form this figure?
a. octogon, two squares, two triangles
b. hexagon, two triangles, two squares
c. pentagon, two squares, two triangles
d. trapezoid, two triangles, two squares

11. Which shape is NOT used in the picture?
a. rhombus
b. elipse
c. rectangle
d. hexagon