Exploring+Quadrilaterals

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=Introductory Exploration Activity=
 * 1) Find a partner
 * 2) Open the following file: [[file:Parallelogram Introduction.gsp]]
 * 3) Complete the file as if you are students
 * 4) Find another pair and discuss the following questions:
 * How does this activity differ from how you teach
 * How do you think your students would engage in such an activity?
 * What advantages and challenges might students have with such an activity?
 * How might you change this for your class?

=Creating Your Own Activity=
 * 1) Find a partner
 * 2) Open one of the following files
 * [[file:Rectangles Introduction.gsp]]
 * [[file:Squares Introduction.gsp]]
 * [[file:Rhombus Introduction.gsp]]
 * [[file:Trapezoid Introduction.gsp]]
 * 1) Each file has the pre-constructed quadrilateral in the title. With your partner, create an activity that you can use with your students. Focus on your discussion responses to help customize the activity for your students.
 * 2) When you are done, let me know so that we can post your activities below.