Pick up a resource on Pick's Theorem. Individuals watch a video explaining how to find the area of a polygon drawn on a lattice using Pick's Theorem. The film also shows a proof of the theorem using the Euler characteristic and algebra.

Concepts

geometric figures, area, area of polygons, graph theory, euler, vertices, edges, induction

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge scholars to prove Pick's Theorem before watching solution in video

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should know proof techniques, such as from the video "5 Unusual Proofs" in the same series
• It is helpful if pupils have a basic knowledge of graph theory, but not absolutely necessary

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows process step by step
• Explanations are clear and concise

Cons

• None