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Properties of Parallelograms

Activity Overview

In this activity, you will construct the geometric object by following the instructions below, and then answer the questions about the object.

Before the Activity

Review the activity PDF file.
Make copies of the activity PDF file for your class.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Construct a parallelogram
  • Explore the parallelograms properties


  • Directions:
  • Distribute the student activity sheets
  • Follow the procedures as outlined
  • After the Activity

    As a class, review student progress, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.