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Title: Exploring Squares


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Exploring Squares
  • Geometry in the Real World
  • By Paula Graham
  • 2/14/06

2
Two-Dimensional Squares
  • Flat
  • Has two-dimensions
  • Length
  • Width
  • Examples

3
A Square of Many Names
  • Polygon
  • Quadrilateral
  • Parallelogram
  • Rectangle
  • Rhombus
  • Square

4
Measuring a Square
  • Perimeter
  • Distance around
  • Add up all of the sides
  • Area
  • The amount of space inside
  • Length times width
  • Square one side
  • Examples

5
Three-Dimensional Cubes
  • Box shape
  • Has three dimensions
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Faces are all squares
  • Edges are all the same

6
Measuring a Cube
  • Volume
  • The number of cubes it will hold inside
  • Area times height
  • Length times width times height

7
Comprehension Questions
  • What are some examples of squares in the real
    world?
  • What are the five other geometric names that
    describe a square?
  • What is the difference between perimeter and area
    of a square?

8
More Comprehension Questions
  • How do you measure the perimeter of a square?
  • How do you measure the area of a square?
  • What are the three-dimensions of a cube?
  • How do you find the volume of a cube?

9
Works Cited
  • www.sugarcraft.com/ catalog/candies/87-122.jpg
  • Gold-wrapped candy square coins
  • http//www.gkdmetalfabrics.com/assets/2004/October
    /Square.png
  • Cool Silver Square
  • www.twosassysisters.com/CF/Bedding/Freedomsquare-l
    arge.jpg
  • Square-Patterned Quilt Picture

10
Works Cited (cont.)
  • Img.sparknotes.com//problem_square1.gif
  • Area of a Square
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