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# Types of polygons.
# Types of polygons.
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==Building prior competencies==
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=Building prior competencies=
Many student are entering Class 9 without adequate understanding of prior concepts like angles, line, etc.
Many student are entering Class 9 without adequate understanding of prior concepts like angles, line, etc.
Therefore, the following sequence of lessons has been suggested with a combination of hands-on activities, Geogebra work to build those concepts in students.
Therefore, the following sequence of lessons has been suggested with a combination of hands-on activities, Geogebra work to build those concepts in students.
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The following Geogebra files are used with associated lessons:
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[[:File:0. Angles introduction.ggb]]
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[[:File:1. Complementary angles demonstration.ggb]]
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[[:File:2. Supplementary angles demonstration.ggb]]
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[[:File:3. parallellines-2.ggb]]
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[[:File:4. Introduction to a triangle.ggb]]
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[[:File:5. Introduction to a polygon.ggb]]
==Concept #1. Introduction to polygons and nomenclature.==
==Concept #1. Introduction to polygons and nomenclature.==