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Compare 2-D Shapes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and analyze plane shapes. In this plane shapes instructional activity, 2nd graders evaluate shape attributes to classify shapes correctly. Students work in groups to create different shapes.
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Identify Cones

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders evaluate the attributes of cones. In this space shapes lesson, 3rd graders analyze three-dimensional shapes. Students explore the faces and edges of a cone.
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Shapes and Patterns- Kaleidoscope

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create art using shapes. In this shapes and patterns lesson, 3rd graders explore multiple ways of combining shapes to create new objects and art.
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Classifying Pyramids

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study pyramids. In this prisms lesson, students explore the attributes of pyramids. Students will explore the lateral surface area of pyramids and be able to distinguish pyramids from other space shapes.
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Figure It Out - Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore different polygons. In this polygon lesson, 6th graders examine a rhombus, quadrilateral, parallelogram, and rectangles. Students compare and contrast polygons and research shapes on the Internet.
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry by utilizing computer software. In this shape identification lesson, students define several geometric shapes by the characteristics that classify them. Students draw and cut out geometric shapes using their...
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Triangles Introduction

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore geometry by drawing various shapes in class. In this triangle characteristics lesson, students identify the attributes that classify a shape as a triangle and practice using their bodies to create triangles in class....
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Measuring Natural Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students predict the measurement of objects. In this measurement activity, students estimate the measurements of objects in a lab. Students measure irregular objects and generate scientific observations.
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Sizing Up Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore geometric shapes. For this math lesson, 1st graders sort shapes into groups and discuss the characteristics of the shapes. Students build geometric shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows.
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Exploring Rocks

For Teachers K
Students recognize differences in the size, shape, texture, and color of different rocks. In this rocks lesson plan, students also learn and repeat back how a volcano erupts and make one out of a toilet paper tube.
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Around the World With Geometry

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify shapes, create shapes, and make a pyramid, a drum, and a sail using their shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students also identify plane and space shapes.
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The Shapes of Other Things

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this shapes worksheet based on The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, by Dr. Seuss, learners write names of shapes of pictures shown. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Between Worksheet

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
In this between worksheet, students color shapes that are in between other shapes. Students complete 4 problems total on this worksheet.
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Board Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this shapes worksheet, students play a board game where they name the shape that they land on. Students have 20 spaces in the board game.
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Congruent Figures

For Students 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders study 4 lines of shapes. Students determine which multiple choice shape on the right is congruent to the one on the left of the straight line.
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Geometry

For Students 4th
In this similar shapes worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions where they determine the similar shape to the shape shown. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Identify Shapes

For Students K - 2nd
In this shapes learning exercise, students identify shapes as either being hexagons, pentagons, or octagons. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Symmetrical Journals

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify symmetrical shapes around their classroom and make symmetry journals. In this symmetry lesson plan, students make drawings of symmetrical shapes inside their journals.
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Shapes

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this shapes instructional activity, students match a set of shapes with their correct name, using a ruler to draw lines between each. A reference website is given for additional resources.
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Identify the Shapes

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this shape identification instructional activity, students identify the shapes as either being hexagons, octagons, or pentagons. Students complete 3 problems.
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Shape Identification

For Students K - 2nd
In this shape identification worksheet, students write the name of the shape that is in each box. Students complete 6 problems on this worksheet.
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Real World Shapes

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this shapes worksheet, students write the shape that represents the real world pictures given to them. Students complete 7 problems.
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Shapes

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this shapes worksheet, students trace each of the 3D shapes and then write the name for the shape. Students complete 6 problems.
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Geometry - Shapes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this shapes worksheet, students identify each shape by choosing the correct name. Students complete 8 multiple choice questions.