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Video Tutorial: Desmos Geometry Exploration: Regular Polygons 1

Video Tutorial: Desmos Geometry Exploration: Regular Polygons 1

Topic

Geometry

Description

This tutorial delves into constructing regular triangles and squares using Desmos. Regular polygons have congruent sides and angles. Techniques involve using circles and perpendicular bisectors. Key terms include equilateral, perpendicular bisector, and congruent. Applications explore creating and verifying geometric properties in polygons.

Relevance: This video explores constructing regular triangles and squares using Desmos. It provides a foundational understanding of geometry by demonstrating practical applications and visual examples. This makes abstract concepts more tangible, such as understanding the relationships between points, lines, planes, and their interactions. These principles are crucial for solving geometric problems and building analytical skills.

Teacher’s Script: "Class, today we’ll dive into an important concept in geometry. This video delves into constructing regular triangles and squares using Desmos. By watching it, we’ll see how these elements of geometry are defined and used, which will help us in solving problems involving shapes and their properties. Pay close attention to the explanations and visuals, as they will clarify how these ideas come together in real-world and theoretical scenarios."

For a complete collection of videos related to Geometry click on this link: Video Tutorials: Desmos Geometry Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D.13, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.D.12
Duration 7 minutes
Grade Range 9 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Polygons
        • Geometric Constructions with Polygons
        • Definition of a Polygon
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords video tutorials, Desmos Tutorials, polygon