Introduction
Squares

Colorful squares

A square is the most specific type of quadrilateral.  It is a parallelogram, a rectangle, and a rhombus. Therefore, its characteristics include those of parallelograms, rectangles, and rhombuses. In this topic, you will investigate all properties of a square.

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Warm-Up

Parallelogram, Rectangle, or Rhombus Interactivity

Warm-up iconA square is a quadrilateral with all of the characteristics of a parallelogram, rectangle, and rhombus. Do you remember all of the characteristics of these quadrilaterals? Before you explore the properties of squares, take a moment to view the defining characteristics of parallelograms, rectangles, and rhombi in this non-graded interactivity. Click the player button to get started.