Polygons | Let’s Do Maths!
We are challenged to make our own pentagon; we are asked to explore how to investigate hidden triangles within the pentagon diagram; and finally we are challenged to find the sum of the internal angles using a protractor.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'30''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- Maths | Geometry | Properties of shapes | Draw and make 2d and 3d shapes
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Let's Do Maths!
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