Square

Topic:Angles, Parallelogram, Quadrilaterals, Square

Here's the activity text for the square, formatted to allow you to copy-paste directly and include True/False boxes. Instructions Introduction This activity will help you explore the properties of squares, focusing on side lengths, angles, and diagonals. Follow the steps below to interact with the diagram and answer the questions. Exploration Steps

Move the points on the square to reshape it.
Check the properties of the sides, ensuring they remain equal.
Observe the angles—are they always right angles?
Explore the diagonals to determine their lengths and relationship.

Make a Conjecture Based on your observations, make a conjecture about the properties of squares. Use the sentence starter: "In a square, the diagonals always..." Test your conjecture by moving the points and rechecking the diagonals. Assessment Questions Side Lengths All sides of a square are congruent.

True
False

Interior Angles The interior angles of a square are always right angles.

True
False

Diagonal Properties What do you notice about the diagonals of a square? True or false?

Diagonals are congruent.
Diagonals bisect each other at right angles.
Diagonals are longer than the sides.

Square vs. Rectangle What makes a square different from a rectangle? List two properties that squares have, which not all rectangles have. Application If a designer is creating a square tile and needs to check if it is accurate, why might they measure the diagonals in addition to the sides? Explain your reasoning. Challenge Question Can you reshape the square into another quadrilateral? What properties change, and what stays the same? Write your answer below. Let me know if you'd like to adjust the wording further or add specific instructions!

Square

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