Maximize the Area Puzzle
See Lab Instructions below the GeoGebra window.
MINIMIZE - MAXIMIZE THE AREA
(Adaptation of Worksheet by Anthony Or. Education Bureau, Hong Kong)
Use the MOVE tool to drag the matches and form a polygon. You can rotate the matches by moving the red end.
Challenge 1
Minimize
What is the smallest area in square units you could construct?
_________________________ Square units
Challenge 2
Maximize
What is the largest area in square units you could construct?
_________________________ Square units
Follow-up
Check with your classmates. Did anyone find a smaller or a larger polygon?