Math · AnglesVISUAL DISCOVERY 07 OF 1,100

Walk Around a Polygon

Builder · about 6 minutes · a little curiosity goes a long way

For grown-ups
Today’s little discovery

At each corner the walker turns through an exterior angle. After returning with the original heading, all those turns total one full turn: 360°.

Let the child physically face each new direction.

This is a learning model. Try the take-home activity together.
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  1. Wonder
  2. Guess
  3. Try it
  4. Discover
  5. Celebrate
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72° turnsSides5Each outer turn72°One full walk360°
HERE’S A LITTLE WONDER…

How much do you turn during one complete walk?

A tiny robot follows every edge and turns at each corner.

No rush. Try an idea and see.