"Ode to Polygons" In shapes both bold and bright,

Polygons dance in the light.

In shapes both bold and bright, With angles sharp and sides so true,
Polygons dance in the light. Here's a poem celebrating you!
With angles sharp and sides so true,
Here's a poem celebrating you! A triangle, oh so sleek,
With three sides, it's quite unique.
A triangle, oh so sleek, Each angle adds up just right,
With three sides, it's quite unique. In the day or in the night.
Each angle adds up just right,
In the day or in the night. A square stands strong and proud,
With four sides, it's never cowed.
A square stands strong and proud, Equal lengths and angles square,
With four sides, it's never cowed. In its symmetry, it's beyond compare.
Equal lengths and angles square,
In its symmetry, it's beyond compare. The pentagon, with five sides,
In nature's wonders often hides.
The pentagon, with five sides, From flowers to stars in the sky,
In nature's wonders often hides. Its beauty catches every eye.
From flowers to stars in the sky,
Its beauty catches every eye. Hexagons, a busy bee's delight,
With six sides, they're quite a sight.
Hexagons, a busy bee's delight, In honeycombs or snowflakes fine,
With six sides, they're quite a sight. Their patterns swirl and intertwine.
In honeycombs or snowflakes fine,
Their patterns swirl and intertwine. Octagons, like stop signs gleam,
With eight sides, they reign supreme.
Octagons, like stop signs gleam, In architecture or garden gates,
With eight sides, they reign supreme. Their elegance never abates.
In architecture or garden gates,
Their elegance never abates. From polygons grand to small,
They're the building blocks of all.
From polygons grand to small, So here's to shapes, both near and far,
They're the building blocks of all. In every corner, they're our guiding star.
So here's to shapes, both near and far,
In every corner, they're our guiding star.
Q: What is the shape described as "oh so sleek" with three
sides? A: A triangle.
"Ode to Polygons" Q: How many sides does a square have? A: Four sides.
Q: What is the symmetry like in a square?
A: In a square, the lengths of all sides are equal, and the angles 1. Introduction (5 minutes): Begin by reading the poem aloud
are right angles, making it highly symmetrical. to the students. Discuss the imagery and language used in the
Q: What shape has five sides? A: A pentagon. poem. Explain that polygons are shapes with straight sides
Q: Where can pentagons be found in nature? and angles, and each polygon mentioned in the poem has its
own unique features.
A: Pentagons can be found in various natural phenomena such
2. Polygon Identification (10 minutes): Provide each student
as flowers and stars in the sky.
with a piece of paper and colored pencils or markers. Ask
Q: How many sides does a hexagon have? A: Six sides. them to draw each polygon mentioned in the poem while
Q: What is mentioned as a characteristic of hexagons in the referring to the descriptions provided. Encourage them to
poem? label the sides and angles of each shape.
A: Hexagons are described as a "busy bee's delight" and are 3. Properties Discussion (15 minutes): After the students have
noted for their patterns which swirl and intertwine. drawn the polygons, facilitate a discussion about the
Q: What shape is compared to stop signs? A: Octagons. properties of each shape. Guide them to identify the number
Q: How many sides does an octagon have? A: Eight sides. of sides, angles, and any unique features mentioned in the
Q: How are polygons described in the last stanza of the poem? poem. Encourage them to compare and contrast the shapes.
A: Polygons are described as the "building blocks of all" and 4. Real-Life Examples (10 minutes): Show pictures or
diagrams of real-life objects or structures that incorporate
are said to be present in every corner, serving as a guiding star.
each polygon. For example, show a picture of a stop sign for
the octagon, a honeycomb for the hexagon, etc. Discuss how
these polygons are used in everyday life and why their
properties make them useful.

5. Creative Extension (10 minutes): Challenge the students to

create their own poem or artwork inspired by the polygons.
They can write additional verses for the poem, create a
collage of shapes, or even write a short story featuring the
polygons as characters.
6. Wrap-Up (5 minutes): Conclude the activity by revisiting
Polygons Exploration
the key concepts learned about polygons. Emphasize the
Objective: To introduce students to different types of polygons and
importance of understanding shapes and their properties in
their properties through a creative and interactive activity.
various contexts, from mathematics to art and design.
Materials Needed:
This activity not only reinforces students' understanding of polygons
 Printed copies of the poem
but also encourages creativity and critical thinking.
 Paper
 Colored pencils or markers
Instructions: