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Lesson 9-3 Practice B: Composite Figures
In this composite figures worksheet, learners solve 11 short answer problems. Students find the area of figures composed of various polygons. Learners find the area of each figure given a sketch of the figure with various measurements...
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Dan's Badge
Learners solve a math problem using area formulas of circles and squares. They read and discuss the problem, analyze images of badges, reconstruct the badge from the problem using circles and rulers, and share the solution with the class.
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Area Problems
For this area worksheet, students find the area of 3 given figures, then fill in missing dimensions in 3 additional figures. Answers included on page 2.
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Pyramid in The Desert
Students investigate the Sierpinski triangle and calculate the ratio and area of the triangle. In this fractals lesson, students calculate parts of a Sierpincki triangle. They use Google Earth to help them construct the different parts...
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids #2
In this area worksheet, students use shaded grids to calculate area, writing area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids #3
In this area worksheet, students use shaded grids to calculate area, writing the area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area-Shaded Grids #2
In this area worksheet, students calculate area using shaded grids, writing total area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area-Shaded Grids #3
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area shown on shaded grids, writing total area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area-Shaded Grids
In this area worksheet, students calculate area using shaded grids, writing total area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Area Using Grids
In this area instructional activity, students use shaded grids to calculate area, writing area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculating Area
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of shaded figures shown on grids. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Fractions-Shapes
In this fraction worksheet, students write fractions for shaded areas of shapes shown. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
Inside Mathematics
Patterns in Prague
Designers in Prague are not diagonally challenged. The mini-assessment provides a complex pattern made from blocks. Individuals use the pattern to find the area and perimeter of the design. To find the perimeter, they use the Pythagorean...
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Finding Areas of Polygons- Extra Practice Worksheet
In this geometry worksheet, students practice finding the area of 11 polygons using diagrams which include units in both standard and metric measurement. They solve for the area of 11 polygons using words that describe the polygons that...
Balanced Assessment
Plenty of Pentagons
Why are only four colors needed to color webs from regular pentagons, not five? An assessment task requires young mathematicians to first construct regular pentagons using a compass and straightedge, then has them consider a shape formed...
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The Centroid of a Triangle
Learners familiarize themselves with the construct and measure menus. They demonstrate how to use the Sketchpad Calculator. They draw a triangle and construct the centroid. They shade in each of the small triangles and measure the area.
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Write Fractions
In this writing fractions learning exercise, students write fractions for shapes with shaded areas, 5 shapes total. Answers are included on page 2.
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NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY.
Students study relationships between angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects. For this lesson students also create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning congruency, similarity and the...
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Drawing Animals
Students draw animals using photographs and/or mounted animals. They apply details using shading techniques. They illustrate animals using geometric shapes.
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Pattern Value Portraits with Light
Students use the elements of art and principles of design to explore value. In this color value lesson, students use the portrait of a a face to help them understand color value, tints, shades and tones.
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Sun and Shade
Students explore the ways that plants adapt to their environments. They examine plants that thrive in the shade, versus plants that thrive in direct sunlight. Special attention is devoted to the shape of leaves on respective sun and...
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Geometric Word Problems
In this geometric figures worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 11 different word problems. First, they find the area of a regular octagon with a given side. Then, students find the area of each shaded region. They also find the...
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Exploring Local Architecture
Students examine how to shade a picture of a building. In this sketching a local abbey, students compare an abbey to their Church to find the differences in the architecture. Students practice techniques of shading their pictures.
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Calculating Perimeter Using Grid Method
In this perimeter instructional activity, students use sets of grids to calculate the perimeter of shaded areas in units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.