Bree Smyth

Oct. 20, 2003

SLM MC 521

Web Dropin # 3

Geometry

Introduction	As we begin to look at different shapes in geometry, we need to know some basic information.
Purpose	We will read an overview of geometric shapes and fill in a table to show what we know.
Task	Click on the following link and read an introduction to geometry. When you have read about triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles, print this page and complete the chart.
Webpage	http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/14_fact.shtml

Name of Shape	# of Sides	# of Corners
	4
Circle
		8

Did you find anything unusual about the quadrilaterals?

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Can you name another 3-D shape and list its sides?

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