Lesson 21: Parallel Sides
Lesson 21 Learning Objectives:
Identify parallel sides of shapes
Count pairs of parallel sides in polygons to classify polygons by the number of pairs of parallel sides
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Reflect:
*Reflect in your math journal. Draw, create or write to share your thinking. See Lesson guide 21 for more reflection questions, real life anchoring, playful explorations and creative invitations.
Can a shape have only one pair of parallel sides? Draw or name one.
Do parallel sides always make the shape strong?
My favourite shape with parallel sides is_____ because_____.
Math Talk:
Have a conversation about this image. Be curious. Be creative. Can you see in different ways?
What shapes and patterns do you notice? What parallel sides do you see? What shapes are the parallel sides part of? How do you see?
Kurt the Turtle by Whistler artist, Rob Leblanc https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/robleblanc/artwork/kurt-the-turtle
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