What Is So Special About Special Quadrilaterals?

Introduction

Look around you. Everything you see is made up of shapes. Throughout this WebQuest you will be using your knowledge of two dimensional shapes to identify, classify and create special quadrilaterals.

Task

Imagine that your are a teacher. You have a classroom full of students eager to learn anout quadrilaterals. Using your knowledge, imagine that you are presenting this information to your students for the first time. Be as thorough and detailed as possible.

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Your task is to create a poster, powerpoint, song, video, etc. to demonstrate your knowledge of quadrilaterals. Use your imagination and be creative, opportunities are endless!

Process

1. Define Vocabulary

Using your textbook and/or math websites, create an accurate, detailed definition of every term you use.

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2. Angles

In the first part of your project you will review angles. Measuring, classifying, drawing and defining angles are concepts that you will include in your presentation.

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3. Polygons

Complete the worksheet on polygons to help you create definitions. Once the page is complete log onto GeoGebra. You will be constructing polygons to print off as a visual for your project (and a grade for the class). You must construct 10 polygons and identify their names.

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4. Quadrilaterals

Define quadrilaterals.
Identify different quadrilaterals based on their charecteristics.
Categorize the quadrilaterals into categories based on their charecteristics (some quadrilaterals will fit into more than one category).

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Evaluation

Rubric for Evaluation:

Expectation	20	15	10	5	0
Used and defined at least fifteen vocabulary words
Used GeoGebra to create and appropriately identify 10 different polygons
Used pictures, models and/or drawings to enhance the presentation
Completed the assigned worksheets in the packet
Presented accurate information in a creative, eye catching, and informative way.
Total:

Final Grade:______________________

Conclusion

Congratulations, your mission is complete!

Hopefully through this task you have gained a better understanding of shapes and geometry in the world around you.

Below is your exit ticket, enjoy!:

http://www.visualmathlearning.com/Games/shapeology.html

Teacher Page

Common Core Standards met:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.1
Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, and line segment, based on the undefined notions of point, line, distance along a line, and distance around a circular arc.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.2
Represent transformations in the plane using, e.g., transparencies and geometry software; describe transformations as functions that take points in the plane as inputs and give other points as outputs. Compare transformations that preserve distance and angle to those that do not (e.g., translation versus horizontal stretch).

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D.12
Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods (compass and straightedge, string, reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic geometric software, etc.).

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.1
Use geometric shapes, their measures, and their properties to describe objects (e.g., modeling a tree trunk or a human torso as a cylinder).