Poly Animal Presentation Poly Animal Art
Creating Geometric Masterpieces with Polygons
Grade 5 Geometry
Today's Mission
Learning Objective
I can create geometric art using specific polygons and identify them correctly.
Our Schedule
1 Polygon Rap & Quick-Fire Quiz
2 The Poly-Animal Challenge
3 Gallery Walk & Perimeter Task
What is a Polygon?
Straight Sides
No curves allowed! Every side must be a straight line segment.
Closed Shape
All points must connect. There can't be any gaps in the boundary.
POLYGON
Not one!
"Straight sides... closed shape!"
Polygon Power Rap
QUIZ SECTION @ 2:01
Embedded media
Watch for the prefixes !
Shout out the answers!
Prefix Decoder
3
TRI-
Triangle
4
QUAD-
Quadrilateral
5
PENTA-
Pentagon
6
HEXA-
Hexagon
7
HEPTA-
Heptagon
8
OCTA-
Octagon
9
NONA-
Nonagon
10
DECA-
Decagon
Mission: Poly-Animals
The Task
Create a drawing of an animal or character using ONLY polygons.
MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE:
Triangle (3) Quadrilateral (4) Pentagon (5) Hexagon (6) Octagon (8)
Don't Forget!
No curved lines. No open shapes.
Complete the Polygon Key on your sheet.
Challenge: Use a 7, 9, or 10-sided shape!
Gallery Walk
Your Goal:
Can you find a "hidden" polygon in a peer's artwork?
Count the sides. Is the name in their key correct?
Extension Task
If every side of ONE polygon was 1 unit long, what would its total perimeter be?
P = s + s + s + s ...
Poly Animal Worksheet Poly-Animal Blueprint
Grade 5 Geometry Art Mission
Name:
Date:
The Mission
Design and draw a unique animal or character using only polygons. Remember the rules from the song: polygons have straight sides and are closed shapes .
Only Straight Sides No Gaps / No Curves
Checklist:
Triangle (3)
Quadrilateral (4)
Pentagon (5)
Hexagon (6)
Octagon (8)
Poly-Animal Design Zone
Polygon Key
Shape Name Sides Total Used Triangle 3 Quadrilateral 4 Pentagon 5 Hexagon 6 Octagon 8 Extra: ____________ __
Extension Task
Pick one shape from your drawing. If every side of that shape was 1 unit long, calculate the total perimeter .
Shape Name:
Working Space:
Geometric Design & Identification
Poly Animal Rubric Poly Animal Rubric
Grade 5 Geometry Art Project
Total Score
/ 20
Criteria Exceeds (4) Meets (3) Developing (1-2) Geometric Accuracy All shapes have perfectly straight sides and are fully closed. Precise use of vertices. Most shapes have straight sides and are closed. 1-2 minor errors. Several shapes have curved lines or gaps. Shape boundaries are unclear. Required Elements Includes all required polygons (3, 4, 5, 6, 8 sides) plus advanced shapes (7, 9, or 10). Includes all 5 required polygons (triangle, quad, penta, hexa, octa). Missing one or more of the required polygons. Data & Vocabulary Polygon Key is 100% accurate and neatly organized. All counts are correct. Polygon Key is mostly accurate. Correct counts for most shapes. Key is incomplete or contains multiple identification errors. Creative Design Highly creative character/animal design. High level of complexity and detail. Clear animal or character represented. Design is purposeful. Design is simplistic or unclear. Little effort in character detail. Extension Task Perimeter is calculated accurately with units. Process is clearly shown. Perimeter is correct for the chosen shape. Minor calculation error. Calculation is incorrect or not attempted.
Teacher Feedback
Glow & Grow
Glow (Strength):
Grow (Goal):
Alignment: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3 & 4
Polygon Art Assessment v1.0
Poly Animal Teacher Guide Teacher Facilitation Guide
Lesson: Poly Animal Art | Grade 5 Geometry
Art Supplies
Poly-Animal Worksheet
Straight Edges / Rulers Pencils & Erasers
Fine-tip Black Markers
Colored Pencils (Optional)
Pacing (40 min)
5m Warm-up Quiz
5m Video Viewing
25m Creative Activity
5m Gallery Walk
Video Guidance
Refresher (0:00-2:01): Focus on prefixes. Encourage students to air-draw the shapes during the rhythmic 'Counting Chant' at 1:22.
Critical Pause Point: 2:01 (Interactive Quiz)
The narrator asks 'What shape is this?' Pause the video for 3-5 seconds after each object appears. Have the class shout out the answer together.
The Rules (3:00-3:24): Ensure students understand why a circle is NOT a polygon (curved lines) and 'C' is NOT a polygon (open shape).
Activity Support
Troubleshooting
If students struggle with high-side polygons (like Octagons), suggest starting with a "diamond" shape and snipping the corners off to create more vertices.
Scaffolding
For students who need more support, provide a sheet of "Polygon Templates" they can trace to build their animal. Focus on Quadrilaterals first.
Gallery Walk Protocol
1. Students leave worksheets at desks. 2. Give students 3 minutes to walk silently. 3. Goal: Find one 'hidden' polygon (a polygon used as a detail, like an eye or a claw).
Debrief Question
"Who found a non-obvious polygon? How many sides did it have?"
