What Are Adjacent Angles?
Adjacent angles are special angle friends that live next to each other!
They share a common vertex (corner point) and a common side, but don't overlap. Imagine two pizza slices sitting side by side on the same plate - that's how adjacent angles work!
How to Spot Adjacent Angles
1️⃣ Look for two angles that share a common vertex (corner point)
2️⃣ Check that they share one common side
3️⃣ Make sure they don't overlap each other
Let's Practice with Examples!
Example 1: The Clock Angles
Look at a clock when it's 3:00. The hour and minute hands form a right angle (90°). Now imagine the time is 3:15 - the minute hand has moved to the 3, but the hour hand has moved a little toward the 4. The angles between 12-3 and 3-4 are adjacent angles!
Example 2: The Book Corner
When you open a book, the two pages form adjacent angles. The spine of the book is their common side!
Try opening a real book and notice how the angles change but always stay adjacent!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Find angles around the house: Point out adjacent angles in door corners, picture frames, or folded paper to make learning practical.
- Use straws or popsicle sticks: Let your child create adjacent angles by joining straws at a common point.
- Play "Angle Detective": Give your child a protractor and have them measure adjacent angles they find in their environment.