Lesson Plan

Drawing Parallelograms

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Construct your young mathematicians' understanding by exploring the properties and dimensions of a parallelogram through constructions. The seventh instructional activity in this 29-part series begins with individuals creating parallelograms using a set square. It progresses quickly to providing specific measures of parallelograms for each new creation.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Allow learners to experiment with parallelograms to create pictures or designs
  • Have individuals complete the exit ticket question before they leave class to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a set square and ruler
Pros
  • Provides a worked-out solution guide with explanations
  • Includes a set of problems for independent practice
Cons
  • None
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