GRADE 5 GEOMETRY - PROPERTIES OF SHAPES
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Properties of Shapes
Geometric Figures
  Interactive Shape
Get a clear and complete understanding of shapes, their patterns and properties. You will be able to change the pictures yourself using the mouse and see the effect these changes have.
 
  Types of Lines
A fabulous online tutorial that explores lines, segments, and concepts of lines.
 
  BBC - Polygons
The site explores regular and irregular polygons, angle properties of polygons, and calculating the interior and exterior angles of regular polygons.
 
  Polygons and Circles
Along with Nets and Skeletons , check out dozens of great lessons and activities about geometric shapes and concepts!
 
  Identifying Polygons
From the site: "When people hear the word geometry, they tend to think about shapes. These shapes surround their lives each and every day. Many of these shapes, or polygons, can be described as flat closed figures with 3 or more sides. " Learn much more about polygons at this site!
 
  Figures and Polygons
Definitions and examples of the following geometric figures and terms: Polygon, Regular polygon, Vertex, Triangle, Equilateral triangle, Isosceles triangle, Scalene triangle, Acute triangle, Obtuse triangle, Right triangle, Quadrilateral Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Trapezoid, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, Octagon, Nonagon, Decagon, Circle, Convex.
 
  Learningwave - Figures
A great overview of Parallelograms, Circles, Trapezoids, Triangles, and more!
 
  Polygons and Other Shapes
Various pages with all sorts of information on basic geometric figures!
 
  30-60-90 Triangles
Dr. Math lays down the rules for these special triangles.
 
  Trapezoids
What is a trapezoid? Dr. Math knows...
 
  Polygons - Pittsford
Polygons are plane figures with three or more sides. Learn more here!
 
  Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
A nice multimedia intro to basic polygons!
 
  Common 2-D and 3-D shapes
A handy chart, along with a sample problem set.
 
  Polygon Playground
A place where you can create and explore with polygons and tessellations!
 
General Geometry Resources
  Geometry - AAAmath
Another incredible page from AAAmath! A comprehensive overview of middle-school geometry, with hundreds of lessons, games, puzzles and demos!
 
  Geometry - Math for Morons Like Us
From the great ThinkQuest "Math for Morons" site, a series of interactive lessons, activities and quizzes on the following topics: Parallel Lines, Congruent Tri., Congruent R. Tri., Isosc. and Equil., Quadrilaterals, Parallelograms, Ratios, Similar Polygons, Special Triangles, Circles, Area, Coordinate Geo., Triangle Ineq., Solids.
 
  Learningwave - Basic Geometry
A great overview of angles, lines, triangles, and congruent figures!
 
  Geometry - Mathleague
A series of interactive lessons on the following topics: Basic terms, Angles and angle terms, Figures and polygons, Area and perimeter, Coordinates and similar figures, Space figures and basic solids.
 
  Geometry - Pittsford
This geometry review page will help master the concepts learned in class. Learn about Space Figures, Polygons, Symmetry, Volume, Area, Perimeter, Lines, Rays, Angles.
 
  Basic Geometry Tutorials
After completing this tutorial, you should be able to: Know what a line is, Identify the different types of angles, Find a complimentary angle to a given angle, Find a supplementary angle to a given angle, Know what a polygon is, Identify types of triangles, Know what a quadrilateral is, Find the value of a corresponding angle or side given congruent figures, Find the value of a corresponding angle or side given similar figures, Know the relationship of the angles formed when a transversal cuts through two parallel lines, Know the parts of a circle and Tell the difference between inscribed and circumscribed.
 
  Geometry Glossary 1
Along with Glossary #2, a pair of online glossaries of geometric terms, with graphic examples. Topics include right triangles, measures of shapes, perpendicular and parallel lines, and the use of coordinates.
 

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