A Frayer Model is a graphic organizer divided into five parts. The word or concept is in the middle, and there are four boxes around that word or concept. Typically, they include a section for examples and non examples of the concept. In this activity, students will create a frayer model for polygons. This can be done individually or as a group, where students help fill in each section. They will review what a polygon is, what it isn't, and show examples from the "Shapes" category of the Storyboard Creator! It can even be modified and printed for students to fill out with a pencil.
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Objective: Create a Frayer Model for polygons.
Student Instructions:
Motivate students by turning your classroom or home into a real-world polygon adventure. This activity helps learners connect geometric concepts to their environment while making learning active and fun.
Tell students they'll search for and identify polygons around them. Clarify what counts as a polygon and set boundaries or areas where they should look. Make sure students know how to record their findings (drawing, writing, or taking photos).
Hand out clipboards, paper, or digital devices. Demonstrate how to sketch or describe a polygon and label its sides and vertices. Encourage neatness and accuracy so students can share results later.
Let students explore independently or in pairs. Prompt them to look at classroom objects, posters, and even floor tiles. Remind them to consider both regular and irregular polygons in their search.
Invite students to present their findings to the class. Discuss which objects were polygons and which were not, reinforcing definitions. Celebrate creative discoveries and connect back to the Frayer Model activity.
A polygon is a flat, closed shape made up of straight lines. Examples include triangles, rectangles, and pentagons.
To teach polygons with a Frayer Model, write "Polygon" in the center, define it in one box, list characteristics in another, and show examples and non-examples in the remaining boxes. Add illustrations for better understanding.
Examples of polygons include squares, triangles, and hexagons. Non-examples are shapes with curved sides, like circles or ovals, and open shapes.
Frayer Models help students understand concepts by organizing definitions, features, examples, and non-examples visually. This supports deeper learning and easier recall in geometry.
Yes, students can complete a polygon Frayer Model on their own or work together in groups to discuss and fill out each section collaboratively.