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Shapes are all around us! A shape is the outer boundary of an object and is made up of curves or lines. We are all familiar with basic shapes, like circles, squares, and triangles, but what about the diamond? Here's a poem that will help us begin to understand this fun shape.
Danny Diamond
I am Danny Diamond
I am like a kite
But I'm really just a square
Who's corners are pulled tight.
Diamonds are unique shapes because they have many different geometric attributes. A diamond is a quadrilateral, a 2-dimensional flat figure that has four closed, straight sides. But a diamond is also categorized as rhombus, because it has four equal sides and its opposite angles are equal. And, because its opposite sides are parallel, it's also considered to be a parallelogram.
Since a diamond is a rhombus, then are all rhombuses diamonds? Not necessarily. This is a hot topic in the math world, with many different opinions. Some people feel that diamond is just a common term for rhombus, but others think that it's a more important difference because rhombus is a clearly defined mathematical term but cannot always be replaced with the word 'diamond.' Usually, 'diamond' is the term used to introduce the shape to younger students, while 'rhombus' is used in higher level math classes.
A diamond is an important shape that can be found everywhere. You can find diamond shapes in everyday objects, like blocks or playing cards. Diamonds can be found on clothing, like sweaters and socks, when an argyle pattern is woven into the fabric. Another common place to find a diamond shape is at a baseball game. Just look at the field - it's shaped like a diamond!
A diamond is a two-dimensional flat quadrilateral with four closed straight sides. A diamond is also called a rhombus because it's sides are of equal measure and because the inside opposite angles are equal. Diamonds are also considered to be parallelograms because their opposite sides are parallel to each other. Some people use the term 'diamond' when they're talking about all rhombuses, but others don't feel that all rhombuses are necessarily diamonds. Usually, the word 'diamond' is used for younger students when learning shapes and the word 'rhombus' is used for older students. Diamond shapes can be found outside of the math classroom. You can see them in toys like blocks, on clothing when an argyle pattern is used, or even on a baseball field.
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