Constructing+Quadrilaterals

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=Construction Activity= We are now going to complete a project that I give my students to complete by the end of the quadrilaterals unit in Geometry. Follow the directions below and complete the activity as if you are a student.

__Directions__
Construction holds dynamic at all vertices and sides and can change size and angle measures || 7 points Construction fails at one vertex/side or it cannot change size/angle measures || 3 points Construction fails at two or three vertices/sides || 0 Points Shape has no dynamic components or was not created || Provides complete set of instructions that are easy to follow and are replicable || 7 points Instructions are missing several steps or are not clear || 3 points Instructions are missing several steps and are not clear || 0 Points No instructions were given || All side and angle measurements are provided, including diagonals || 3 points All side and angle measurements are provided, excluding diagonals || 1 point Only some side and angle measurements are provided || 0 Points No measurements were given ||
 * 1) Find a partner
 * 2) Open Sketchpad and create one page for each of the following: Parallelogram, Rectangle, Rhombus Square
 * 3) On each page create a dynamic construction of the given quadrilateral. This means that the shape can be dragged and manipulated, but it keeps the properties of the given quadrilateral.
 * 4) On each page:
 * Have your constructed quadrilateral
 * Provide an step-by-step explanation for how you created your quadrilateral
 * Provide the measurements for all sides and angles
 * 1) Submit your file. You will be graded using the following rubric.
 * || Meets Full Requirements || Meets Most Requirements || Meets Some Requirements || Met No Requirements ||
 * Dynamic Construction || 10 points
 * Step-by-step Explanation || 10 points
 * Measurements || 5 points

=Reflection= Find another pair and discuss the following questions:
 * Compare creating your own constructions and exploring pre-made constructions.
 * What advantages and challenges might occur with a construction activity?
 * How might you change this activity for your class?