Hexagon

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geometric classification?Six-sided polygon
2. What is the sum of interior angles?720 degrees for any simple hexagon
3. Why do bees build honeycombs with hexagons?Bees use hexagons in their honeycombs because the shape uses the least wax to hold the most honey. This makes the hive strong and saves the bees energy.
4. How many interior degrees does a hexagon have?A hexagon has 720 degrees inside it. You get that by multiplying (6‑2) by 180.

Polygon: A closed geometric figure formed by straight line segments.
Interior Angles: The angles inside a polygon formed by adjacent sides.
Tessellation: The arrangement of polygons that fit together to cover a surface without gaps or overlaps.
Regular Polygon: A polygon where all sides are equal in length and all interior angles are equal.