Parallelograms
How many sides does a parallelogram have?
4
What is the formula to find the area of any parallelogram?
A= B x H
How many sides does a triangle have?
3
How do we find the perimeter of a shape.
We measure the outer edge of the shape.
When finding the area of a shape, do we want to find out how much of the shape is shaded or not shaded?
Shaded.
True or false, parallel lines never meet.
True . Parallel lines never meet
What is the area of the parallelogram with the following measurements:
Base: 5
Height: 11
55
What does the prefix 'tri' mean?
3
What is the name of SMS's assistant principal?
Mr. Murphy
Describe the strategy: Copy & Paste
Make an exact copy of the shape & arrange to create a parallelogram.
True or false, A perpendicular line forms a T.
True.
What is the area of the parallelogram with the following measurements:
Base: 7
Height: 9
63
How many triangles make a parallelogram?
2
How many years has Mrs. Powers taught at SMS
12 years
Describe the strategy: Decompose & Rearrange
Decompose the shape at a certain place, and rearrange it to create a parallelogram.
True or false, the opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel to one another?
True
What is the area of the parallelogram with the following measurements:
Base: 4
Height: 10.5
42
What is a triangle that has an angle of 90 degrees called?
A right triangle.
Before Maine was established, it was part of this state.
What is Massachusetts
Describe the strategy: Enclosing & Subtracting
When you enclose the shape into a parallelogram, find the area of that whole parallelogram, find the area of the non-shaded part, & subtract that from the area of the whole parallelogram.
Is a rectangle a parallelogram?
Yes.
What is the area of the parallelogram with the following measurements:
Base: 3.75
Height: 12
45
What does the term 'perpendicular' mean?
It makes a 90 degree angle.
Name two invasive species found in Maine?
Accept: Green Crab, Red Algae, knotweed, Bittersweet or Rugosa Rose
What is the difference between area and surface area?
Area finds the measurement of a flat surface 2 dimensional (2D) shape. Surface area finds the measurement of a solid 3 dimensional (3D) shape.