Quad family tree

Explaining special quadrilaterals and how they are similar. The basics of quadrilaterals

1. Quadrilateral’s Family Tree

2. Quadrilateral’s Traits Quadrilaterals Must Have: 4 sides 2D shape 4 angles Straight sides

3. Special Quadrilaterals

4. Parallelogram Has 2 sets of Parallel Lines Opposite sides are equal Opposite angles are equal A REAL chick magnet!!!

5. Unlike his brother, Parallelogram, Trapezoid has: 1 pair of Parallel sides Opposite angles and sides are not always equal. Trapezoid

6. Rectangle is like his father, Parallelogram. He has: Opposite sides that are equal 2 pr of Parallel lines BUT unlike Dad: He has 4- 90° angles Child #1: Rectangle

7. Child #2: Rhombus Rhombus looks like his father, Parallelogram where they both have: 2 sets of parallel lines Opposite angles are equal BUT Rhombus is different where all of his sides are equal!

8. Now Square was a beauty!! Like her father, she had 2 sets of parallel lines But unlike her father: All sides are equal All angles are equal (90°) Child #3: Square

9. Make the family tree for these 5 special Quadrilaterals: Parallelogram, Trapezoid, Rectangle, Rhombus, and Square. Label their 3 characteristics that were mentioned: side length, angle measurement and number of pairs of parallel lines. You may or may not have them look like the part. Use white computer paper for your work. Turn these in when you are done. In Conclusion – Your Assignment