Classifying Quadrilaterals

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Theme:

Geometry: Polygons

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Math

Duration:

45–60 minute period

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (8th Grade)
4.2.8 A. Geometry and Measurement – Understand and apply properties of polygons.

  • Quadrilaterals, including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids and rhombi

4.5.8 C. Connections – Use connections among mathematical ideas to explain concepts.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • dentify the properties of various types of quadrilaterals.
  • Compare and contrast different quadrilaterals.
  • Classify given quadrilaterals, based on their characteristics.
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