A quadrilateral FLAG for SIMCHAT TORAH
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A quadrilateral FLAG for SIMCHAT TORAH
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Have ready 2 A4 sheets and scissors.
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Folding instructions: With one sheet fold it as shown.
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Measuring Tool: This tool helps to measure angles and length of sides of a polygon as shown in the example of the square.
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A discussion question: What are the properties of your A4 sheets? Use your measuring tool to give an answer.
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Answer: Our sheet has 4 sides so it is named a quadrilateral. Also checking the 4 angles we found that the angles are right angles.
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Definition of a rectangle-a quadrilateral with 4 right angles.
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Folding instructions: Fold the 2 pairs of opposite sides as shown and then open the folds.
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A discussion question: How many quadrilaterals can you find on your sheet after folding?
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Answer: There are 4 congruent rectangles colored blue, 2 congruent rectangles colored yellow, and 2 congruent rectangles colored green.
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Altogether 9 rectangles.Check that the rectangles are congruent..
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Activity: As shown, use your measuring tool to mark one segment. Cut this segment.
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Folding instructions: Fold the cut rectangle as shown.
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Folding instructions: In order to have a rod for your flag fold opposite sides 3 times as shown.
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Simchat Torah: On your flag, draw the emblems of this festival .
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” Be happy and rejoice on Simchat Torah.”
- Lesson Aims
While constructing the flag the pupils will relate to quadrilaterals.
- Name of Model
A Simchat Torah flag.
- Designer
Paul Jackson
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- Lesson Content
Pupils will relate to the concept of congruence.
- Prior Knowledge
Polygons and quadrilaterals.
- Materials
Two A4 sheets and scissors.
