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Phase 3 - Patterns in the Sky

Junior Space Explorer Challenge #3

Teacher Notes

1. This activity can be completed individually or in pairs.

2. The suggested completion time is 15-25 minutes.

3. This activity can be completed by hand or by using a computer program.

4. The activity can be assessed using these criteria:

   • a. completeness of information
   • b. accuracy of information
   • c. neatness and precision

Junior Space Explorer Challenge # 3

The Junior Space Explorer Training Manual needs more information about quadrilaterals. You have been assigned the task of completing a chart to update the manual.

1. Use these headings for the chart: Name of Quadrilateral, Details About Its Sides, Details About Its Angles, Sample Diagram

2. Complete the chart with information about the rhombus, parallelogram, rectangle, trapezoid, and square.

3. If you have access to a computer, you could complete the chart using a suitable computer program. If not, complete the chart by hand.