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In this activity, learners walk the sides and interior angles of various polygons drawn on the playground. As they do so, learners practice rotating clockwise 180° and 360°. Learners discover there is a pattern to the sum of the interior angles of any polygon.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- playground or other paved surface
- chalk
- two or more people
Subjects
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Mathematics
- Algebra
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Measurement
- Polygons
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation