What is a Trapezoid Lamp Shade?

A trapezoid lamp shade is a special cover for a lamp that has a unique shape. It looks a little like a triangle, but instead of having three sides, it has four sides! This makes it a trapezoid.

What is a Trapezoid?

To understand the lamp shade, we need to know what a trapezoid is:

1. A trapezoid has four sides.
2. One pair of sides is parallel, which means they never touch, no matter how far you extend them. These are the top and bottom of the trapezoid.
3. The other two sides go up like two skyscrapers and they meet at the top.

Why Use a Trapezoid for a Lamp Shade?

A trapezoid lamp shade is used for many reasons:

• It helps the light to shine out nicely. When the lamp is on, the light spreads out better from the trapezoid shape.
• It can look very pretty and unique, adding a fun decoration to the room.
• It helps protect our eyes from the bright light by spreading it gently.

What Do We See?

If you look at a trapezoid lamp shade, you might see lots of colors or patterns. Sometimes they are made from silk or fabric, and other times they are made from plastic or paper.

The Fun Part!

Next time you see a lamp shade, see if you can tell if it's a trapezoid! You can even draw one! Just remember: two sides are parallel, and two sides go up to meet at the top.