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GEOMETRY IN THE REAL WORLD PROJECT
Geometry In the World of SportsBy: Andrew LarimorePre-AP Geometry Block 1
Point
Definition
Point- An undefined term in geometry, it names the location and has no size.
Baseball Diamond Base
This base names the location of the player.
Line (Segment)
Definition
Line- An undefined term in geometry, a line is a straight path that has no thickness and extends forever.
Swimming Lane Rope
In swimming, lane ropes are straight lines to keep swimmers in their own lanes.
Plane
Definition
Plane- An undefined term in geometry, it is a flat surface that has no thickness and extends forever.
Baseball Field
A baseball field is a flat surface that is used to play baseball on.
Angle
Definition
Angle- A figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders make all kinds of angles with their arms, legs, and as a team.
Perpendicular Lines
Definition
Perpendicular Lines- Lines that intersect at ninety degree angles.
Field Goal Posts
Field goal posts form two sets of perpendicular lines.
Parallel Lines
Definition
Parallel Lines- Lines in the same plane that do not intersect.
Basketball Court Side Lines
On a basketball court, the two side lines are two lines that lie in the same plane that never intersect.
Triangle
Definition
Triangle- A three-sided polygon.
Billiards Rack
In billiards, the rack is a triangular shaped three-sided polygon.
Right Triangle
Definition
Right Triangle- A triangle with one right angle.
Skateboarding Ramps
In skateboarding, the sides of many ramps are right triangles.
Pentagon
Definition
Pentagon- A five-sided polygon.
Soccer Ball
On a soccer ball, the black designs are five sided polygons.
Hexagon
Definition
Hexagon- A six-sided polygon.
Soccer Ball
On a soccer ball, the white designs are six-sided polygons.
Square
Definition
Square- A quadrilateral with four congruent sides and four right angles.
Swimming Block
In swimming, the block that the swimmers start off of is a square shaped figure with four right angles and four congruent sides.
Rectangle
Definition
Rectangle- A quadrilateral with four right angles.
Diving Board
In diving, a diving board is a rectangular shaped quadrilateral with four right angles.
Trapezoid
Definition
Trapezoid- A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
Soccer Goal
In soccer, a soccer goal is shaped like a trapezoid and has exactly one pair of parallel sides.
Parallelogram
Definition
Parallelogram- A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.
Track Hurdle
In track, a hurdle is a quadrilateral with exactly two pairs of parallel sides.
Circle
Definition
Circle- The set of points in a plane that are a fixed distance from a given point called the center of the circle.
Nascar Tire
In nascar, a tire is in the shape of a circle.
Cylinder
Definition
Cylinder- A three dimensional figure with two parallel congruent circular bases and a curved lateral surface that connects the bases.
Baseball Bat
In baseball, a bat is a three dimensional figure with two parallel congruent circular bases.
Sphere
Definition
Sphere- The set of points in space that are a fixed distance from a given point called the center of the sphere.
Tennis Ball
In tennis, a tennis ball is a spherical shaped object.
Pyramid
Definition
Pyramid- A polyhedron formed by a polygonal base and triangular lateral faces that meet at a common vertex.
Cheerleader Pyramid
In cheerleading, a pyramid is formed by several cheerleaders stacked on top of one another.
Cone
Definition
Cone- A three-dimensional figure with a circular base and a curved lateral surface that connects the base to a point called the vertex.
Cheerleading Cone
In cheerleading, the cone they use to project their voices has a curved lateral surface that connects the base to the vertex.
Cube
Definition
Cube- 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.
The End!
That concludes some of the many geometric figures in the world of sports.
Made by-Andrew Larimore
Class- Pre AP Geometry Block 1
Date- 12/11/09 Thanks For Watching!