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- 1. Geometry In the Real World ProjectGeometry In the World of SportsBy: Andrew LarimorePre-AP Geometry Block 1
- 2. PointDefinitionPoint- An undefined term in geometry, it names the location and has no size.Baseball Diamond BaseThis base names the location of the player.
- 3. Line (Segment)DefinitionLine- An undefined term in geometry, a line is a straight path that has no thickness and extends forever.Swimming Lane RopeIn swimming, lane ropes are straight lines to keep swimmers in their own lanes.
- 4. PlaneDefinitionPlane- An undefined term in geometry, it is a flat surface that has no thickness and extends forever.Baseball FieldA baseball field is a flat surface that is used to play baseball on.
- 5. AngleDefinitionAngle- A figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint.CheerleadersCheerleaders make all kinds of angles with their arms, legs, and as a team.
- 6. Perpendicular LinesDefinitionPerpendicular Lines- Lines that intersect at ninety degree angles.Field Goal PostsField goal posts form two sets of perpendicular lines.
- 7. Parallel LinesDefinitionParallel Lines- Lines in the same plane that do not intersect.Basketball Court Side LinesOn a basketball court, the two side lines are two lines that lie in the same plane that never intersect.
- 8. TriangleDefinitionTriangle- A three-sided polygon.Billiards RackIn billiards, the rack is a triangular shaped three-sided polygon.
- 9. Right TriangleDefinitionRight Triangle- A triangle with one right angle.Skateboarding RampsIn skateboarding, the sides of many ramps are right triangles.
- 10. PentagonDefinitionPentagon- A five-sided polygon.Soccer BallOn a soccer ball, the black designs are five sided polygons.
- 11. HexagonDefinitionHexagon- A six-sided polygon.Soccer BallOn a soccer ball, the white designs are six-sided polygons.
- 12. SquareDefinitionSquare- A quadrilateral with four congruent sides and four right angles.Swimming BlockIn swimming, the block that the swimmers start off of is a square shaped figure with four right angles and four congruent sides.
- 13. RectangleDefinitionRectangle- A quadrilateral with four right angles.Diving BoardIn diving, a diving board is a rectangular shaped quadrilateral with four right angles.
- 14. TrapezoidDefinitionTrapezoid- A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.Soccer GoalIn soccer, a soccer goal is shaped like a trapezoid and has exactly one pair of parallel sides.
- 15. ParallelogramDefinitionParallelogram- A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.Track HurdleIn track, a hurdle is a quadrilateral with exactly two pairs of parallel sides.
- 16. CircleDefinitionCircle- The set of points in a plane that are a fixed distance from a given point called the center of the circle.Nascar TireIn nascar, a tire is in the shape of a circle.
- 17. CylinderDefinitionCylinder- A three dimensional figure with two parallel congruent circular bases and a curved lateral surface that connects the bases.Baseball BatIn baseball, a bat is a three dimensional figure with two parallel congruent circular bases.
- 18. SphereDefinitionSphere- The set of points in space that are a fixed distance from a given point called the center of the sphere.Tennis BallIn tennis, a tennis ball is a spherical shaped object.
- 19. PyramidDefinitionPyramid- A polyhedron formed by a polygonal base and triangular lateral faces that meet at a common vertex.Cheerleader PyramidIn cheerleading, a pyramid is formed by several cheerleaders stacked on top of one another.
- 20. ConeDefinitionCone- A three-dimensional figure with a circular base and a curved lateral surface that connects the base to a point called the vertex.Cheerleading ConeIn cheerleading, the cone they use to project their voices has a curved lateral surface that connects the base to the vertex.
- 21. CubeDefinitionCube- A prism with six square faces. All-Around Scoreboard In some sports like hockey and basketball, there is an all-around scoreboard that is a prism with six square faces.
- 22. The End!That concludes some of the many geometric figures in the world of sports.Made by-Andrew LarimoreClass- Pre AP Geometry Block 1Date- 12/11/09Thanks For Watching!