Open Path
What is an open path?
An open path is a line that has a starting point and an ending point.
What is a closed path?
A closed path is a shape that connects back to itself.
Can you make a shape with string?
Yes, you can create shapes by bending the string.
What type of line is a straight path?
A straight line.
What is one way to tell if a path is open?
It has a starting and ending point.
Does an open path connect back to itself?
No, it does not connect back to itself.
Name a shape that is a closed path.
A circle.
What do you get when you connect the dots of a closed path?
A shape!
What do we call a path that looks like a zigzag?
A zigzag line.
How do you know if a path is closed?
It forms a complete shape without any gaps.
Can you name something that has an open path?
A straight line or a curve that starts and stops at different points.
How many sides does a triangle have?
A triangle has three sides.
How can you tell if a path is open or closed?
If it connects back to itself, it’s closed; if not, it’s open.
Identify one type of broken line.
A dotted line.
Which is longer: an open path or a closed path?
It depends on the specific paths being compared.
True or False: An open path can be a broken line.
True.
Is a square a closed path?
A square is a closed path.
Name a fun activity that involves open paths.
Drawing or making a maze.
What type of path curves without sharp angles?
A curved line.
Can an open path turn into a closed path? How?
Yes, by connecting the starting point to the ending point.
Draw an open path on the board. How many starting and ending points does it have?
It has one starting point and one ending point.
Draw a closed path shape. What shape did you draw?
Answers may vary (e.g., circle, square, triangle).
What is your favorite shape and why?
Explain!!
Which type of path can be both open and closed?
A curved line (when it connects back to itself, it's closed; otherwise, it's open).
Why is it important to know the difference between open and closed paths?
It helps us understand shapes and how to draw different types of lines.