Session 27: Angles of Polygons

Introduction  Activity (30 minutes)

Ask students:

• "What do we mean by the interior of a shape?"(triangle, rectangle, square…)
  
• "How many corners or angles does a triangle/square/rectangle have?"
  
• "Do you know the sum of angles in any of these shapes?"
  
• “Today we will explore the sum of interior angles of triangles, rectangles, and squares—not by memorizing—but by doing an activity!”
  

Teacher divide students into small group

Triangle Angle Discovery

Instructions:

1. Hand out a triangle template to each student (variety: scalene, isosceles, right-angled).
2.  Ask students to cut out the triangle.
   
3.  Label each corner A, B, C.
   
4.  Tear or cut the corners (angles) of the triangle.
   
5.  Arrange the three angles next to each other on a straight line.

Observation & Conclusion:

• Ask students: "What do you notice when the angles are placed together?"
  
• They will observe that they form a straight line (180°).
  
• Conclude: Sum of interior angles of a triangle is 180°.

Rectangle Angle Discovery

Instructions:

• 1. Distribute rectangle templates.
  
• 2. Students cut out the rectangle and label corners A, B, C, D.
  
• 3. Tear or cut the corners and paste them around a point (like a puzzle).
  
• 4. Alternatively, measure each angle using a protractor (all will be 90°).
  

Observation & Conclusion:

• 90° × 4 = 360°
  
• Conclude: Sum of interior angles of a rectangle is 360°.
  

Square Angle Confirmation

Repeat the same steps with a square.

Observe: All angles are also 90°.

Conclusion:

• 90° × 4 = 360°
  
• A square is a special rectangle.
  
• Guiding Questions:
  
• What do you notice when you add the angles?
  
• Do all triangles give the same sum? What about is discovery
  

Main Activity (50 minutes)

“Polygon Puzzle Teams”(25 min)

  Instructions:

1. Give each group different polygons (triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, etc.).
   
2. From one vertex, draw diagonals to divide each shape into triangles.
3. Count the number of triangles inside each shape.
   
4. Multiply number of triangles by 180° to find total interior angles.
5.  Record findings in a table:

6. As a class, guide students to notice the pattern:

(Number of Sides – 2) × 180 = Total Interior Angles

Class Discussion & Application (15 minutes)

Write and explain the formula:

Sum = (n - 2) × 180°

Use it to calculate:

6-sided shape (hexagon)

10-sided shape (decagon)

Review Questions (10 minutes)

Follow up Tasks (10 min)

Expected Learning  Outcome:

Knowledge building

Skill Building

Students will practice teamwork, communication, and respect while collaborating.