Lesson: Properties of Kites Mathematics • 11th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the properties of kites, the Pythagorean theorem, and the polygon interior angles sum theorem to find measures in kites.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

understand the properties of kites:
- a kite has exactly two pairs of consecutive congruent sides,
- the two diagonals of a kite are perpendicular to one another,
- a kite has exactly one pair of opposite angles that are congruent,
solve problems using the properties of a kite.

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

If is a kite, find .

Q2:

Given that is a kite, , and , find .

Q3:

A kite has vertices at the points , , , and .

Work out the perimeter of the kite. Give your solution to one decimal place.

Work out the area of the kite.