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Tantalizing Tangrams

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create puzzles of animals based on the 12-animals cycle of the Lunar Calendar. They use logical or spatial relationship skills. Students comprehend the mathematical term geometry. They research the history, beliefs of the...
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification activity, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Young...
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Eyes on Art

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geometry worksheet, students examine 2 geometric figure drawn on a grid and then draw congruent figures. Next, students answer 1 fill in the blank question where they look at a figure and determine which sections are congruent. ...
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Secrets of Painting

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore colors and shapes. In this art concepts lesson, students discuss shapes, lines, and color while creating a variety of abstract designs. The instructions for several art activities are provided. Basic art vocabulary and a...
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Refrigerator to Renoir: Ten Great Art Lessons on the Net

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Every learner can be an artist with a series of activities designed to access their creativity. With reference links and instructional ideas, this art resource is sure to enrich your class and bring new ideas to even your most reluctant...
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What is a Tangram?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify a tangram. In this geometry lesson, students read Grandfather Tang's Story and retell each story using the tangrams on a flannel board. Students use tangrams to complete an included worksheet.
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"Where Does Pi Come From?"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore geometry by exploring Pi. In this circle measurement lesson, 5th graders identify the relationship between the radius, diameter and circumference of a circle and how Pi is the key to unlocking any circular...
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Measure the Earth's Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore geometry by conducting a science experiment. In this circumference measurement lesson, students review the Greek geographer Eratosthenes who first discovered the circumference of our planet. Students utilize...
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Triangle Wars

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a class card game. In this triangle lesson, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Students complete a worksheet and answer...
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Say It With Shapes

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create patterns with shapes and words. For this patterns and shapes lesson, students recieve an envelope with shapes with words on them. Students make patterns with the shapes that also create a poem. Students can add to the...
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Polygon Necklaces

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils explore geometry by creating jewelry in class. In this polygons instructional activity, students identify different shapes and characteristics while creating polygon figures from construction paper. Pupils utilize a multitude of...
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Geo Jammin' - Day 4, Lesson 13: Where, Oh Where, Can the Geo Be?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to a story "My Crazy Dream" with an intent to identify shapes in ordinary objects. They raise their hands when they've heard an object whose shape they can identify. They discuss their findings.
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore measurements by completing worksheets in class. In this geometry lesson, students identify the basic measurement units in both the English and metric systems. Students analyze 2 and 3 dimensional objects and identify...
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Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned 90 degrees and...
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Shape Up!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate measurement through the use of literature through this series of lessons.
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Paper Bag Skits

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  For this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects....
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Can You Create a Congruent Figure

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover congruent figures by investigating graphs and manipulatives.  In this geometry lesson, 5th graders identify congruent figures and patterns with their classmates.  Students collaborate in groups to create their own...
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Surface Area with Polydrons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...
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Building Homes

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars investigate architecture and construction by building a home from cardboard tubes.  In this housing lesson, students collaborate in groups to plan and create buildings they can fit in made from cardboard tubes, newspaper...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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Mazes and Labyrinths

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth lesson, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Students create their own mazes...
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Body Measuring Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore geometry by participating in a measurement activity. In this human anatomy lesson, students identify the appropriate methods to measure human body parts and do so in class. Students create a bar graph from their class...
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Fractal Fraction Fun

For Teachers K - 8th
Students discover the interesting patterns and shapes referred to as "fractals."  In this geometry lesson, students utilize pieces of colored construction paper to create the branches of a fractal tree.  Students discuss the rules and...
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Investigation: Area of Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this pattern instructional activity, 4th graders analyze two separate pattern block shapes and discuss which one is bigger and smaller. Students collaborate in small groups...

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