Geometry Everything you need to know
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Geometry Everything you need to know. Created by: Ms. Webb. http://www.edex.com.au/images/p0017054c.gif. What is geometry?. Geometry is the study of solids, surfaces, points, lines, curves and angles and their relationship in space. Geometry is the mathematics of shapes.
Geometry Everything you need to know
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GeometryEverything you need to know Created by: Ms. Webb http://www.edex.com.au/images/p0017054c.gif
What is geometry? • Geometry is the study of solids, surfaces, points, lines, curves and angles and their relationship in space. • Geometry is the mathematics of shapes
What are plane figures? • A plane figure is a flat closed figure that is made up of straightorcurved lines. • It can also be made up of straight and curved lines.
What are polygons? • A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments.
Examples of polygons: • Triangle: • Hexagon: • Octagon: • Pentagon:
What are quadrilaterals? • A quadrilateral is a polygon that has 4 sides and 4 angels.
Examples of quadrilaterals: • Square: • Rectangle: • Trapezoid: • Parallelogram: • Rhombus
What are solid figures? • A solid figure is a shape that has length, width and height. I can hold it in my hand.
Examples of solid figures: • Cube: • Cone: • Cylinder: • Sphere:
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How can I use geometry? • I can use geometry to… • build a clubhouse • make a tall cake • draw cars • be an architect