Similar+Polygons+P4


 * Sarah K, Abby G, Anna M, and Sibel A - Period 4 **


 * Similar Polygons **

"Definition: Triangles and other polygons are similar if all their corresponding sides are in the same proportion." (Math Open Reference)


 * Sarah **
 * http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/geo/spoly.html **
 * This is a website that has clear explanations of what similar polygons are with great examples! There is even a quiz you can take at the end of the lessons! There are also very helpful links on the left side bar. Try it out! **

Sibel http://www.mathopenref.com/similarpolygons.html This website has hands on activities to understanding similar polygons with clear explanations about similar polygons. Definitions and properties are given so that determining similar polygons is made simple.

http://www.mathopenref.com/similartriangles.html This is a link from before mentioned website that has clear definitions and explanations about similar triangles. This site goes into detail about similar triangles, so if similar triangles are puzzling then this is a great site. The properties are listed. Explanations on how to determine if a triangle is similar are given along with easy to understand explanations about the rotation and reflection of a triangle.


 * Anna **
 * http://www.keymath.com/x21231.xml **
 * This link has step by step explanations of similar polygons, i hope you find it usefull **
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 * Abby **
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 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">This youtube video gives you a quick and easy step-by-step run through lesson 6.3 (similar polygons). **