The nest

Subject  – Mathematics

Concept  – Irregular Polygons

Definition  – A polygon is a 2D shape with three or more straight sides. An irregular polygon is one where all sides are not equal.

A bird was flying when it found 3 cut up rectangular pieces of cardboard craft that were perfect for its nest. These would make a wonderful nest for its future young and they did. The eggs were laid, they hatched and soon the young grew up.

The chicks one day, while playing in the nest, found the three cardboard pieces that formed its structure. They were all irregular polygons the mother bird told her young. A polygon is a 2D shape with three or more straight sides. An irregular polygon is one where all sides are not equal.