Exploring Squares

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Exploring Squares

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

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Two-Dimensional Squares

• Flat
• Has two-dimensions
• Length
• Width
• Examples

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A Square of Many Names

• Polygon
• Quadrilateral
• Parallelogram
• Rectangle
• Rhombus
• Square

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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

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Three-Dimensional Cubes

• Box shape
• Has three dimensions
• Length
• Width
• Height
• Faces are all squares
• Edges are all the same

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Measuring a Cube

• Volume
• The number of cubes it will hold inside
• Area times height
• Length times width times height

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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?

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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?

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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

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Works Cited (cont.)

• Img.sparknotes.com//problem_square1.gif
• Area of a Square