Trapezoid

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of a trapezoid:

  • It is a quadrilateral.

  • It has exactly one pair of parallel sides.

  • Its parallel sides are called bases.

  • Its non-parallel sides are called legs.

Example

Click the link below to explore trapezoids:

Trapezoid Activity

Non-example

TEKS: 3(6)(B), 6(8)(B), 6(8)(C), 6(8)(D), 7(9)(C)