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AIMS Education Foundation

Shifty Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Shape shifters examine and experiment with pattern shapes.  In this geometry instructional activity, they work in groups to name and describe pattern block shapes, and they discover the combinations of shapes that can be placed...
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Geometry Center Games

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore eight geometry activities that improve understanding of positional words and shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They help another student who may not understand the concept yet.
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Tangram Geometry

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students listen to a story involving Tangram pieces. Students use Tangram pieces to complete shapes using an outline of a design.
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Math, Music and Architecture: Kindergarten Geometry and Aesthetics in Music and Architecture

For Teachers K - 8th
Students identify and name different geometrical shapes. In this math lesson, students distinguish odd from even numbers. They describe the properties of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read "Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes" by Stuart Murphy and view a PowerPoint presentation on shapes. They identify shapes presented in the book and then identify shapes found in their classroom.
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Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st
In this Geometry worksheet, 1st graders are challenged to color and identify different shapes using the theme of outer space and a rocket ship.
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PreKinders

Christmas Gifts Pattern Block Mat

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Give scholars the gift of knowledge with a present-themed pattern block mat designed to reinforce geometry skills. As they compile the blocks in the correct order to complete patterns, they form a lovely picture of a holiday gift.
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Circles 1, 2, 3, 4

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here is a way to help your charges identify circles and spheres. In this shapes geometry and technology lesson, students identify and draw circles and explain the related attributes. They recognize circles and spheres while exploring...
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Spacemobiles

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Aspiring astronauts construct a space vehicle using cylinders, cones, spheres, and rectangular prisms. This is an engaging method of learning about three-dimensional shapes. Note that the word cylinder is constantly misspelled in the...
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Shapes...the Beginning of Geometry

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify and name basic shapes and points. In this elementary geometry lesson, students use printable cut outs to name circles, triangles, and squares before playing a game with them. They play a game of "Pin the Tail on the...
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Left-Middle-Right

For Students K - 2nd
In this shape recognition learning exercise, students respond to 3 questions that require them to record the name of the shapes located on the right, the left, and in the middle.
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Shape Lessons That Connect

For Teachers K - 3rd
Shape lessons provide a way for students to learn about art, science, and math.
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Our Geometic World

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students walk around the neighborhood and identify various polygons and lines in buildings, nature and other objects. They design a building using various geometric patterns, shapes and lines. Students complete a descriptive writing of...
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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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Six Squares

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create different shapes on grid paper.  In this two-dimensional geometry lesson, students take turns outlining a shape made of six squares on the graph paper.  They identify all shapes they see once everyone has had a...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Making Triangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use interactive geoboards to identify simple geometric shapes. In this making triangles lesson plan, students describe the properties associated with geometric shapes. Students develop spatial sense and the mathematical...
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Symmetry that is Basic and Beautiful

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore lines of symmetry. For this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Students explore symmetry in real life objects.
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Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry lesson, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Students locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections with...
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Snuggle Up To Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners view and discuss a video about the use of pattern block shapes to form pictures. They, in groups, form garden and quilt designs using pattern blocks and then decorate the room with their art.
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Identifying Patterns

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the elements of a pattern.  In this geometry lesson, students identify different shapes in a pattern and discover which shapes are missing in order to extend it.  Students create their own patterns using...
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Piece by Piece

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
What do your pupils know about quilting? Read and discuss the information included here before sending class members off to create their own quilt blocks using construction paper. When they have completed their blocks, provide some time...
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Geometry

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this geometry practice worksheet, students read the hints regarding hexagons, pentagons, and octagons. Students then examine 3 groups of shapes and identify them as hexagons, pentagons, or octagons.
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Shapes

For Students K - 2nd
In this geometry learning exercise, students choose the correct name to match the shape given. Students identify the words for oval, rectangle, square, circle, triangle, and diamond.
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Small and Large Squares

For Teachers K - 1st
Young mathematicians classify squares according to attributes. They sort squares according to specific attributes. Students explore squares in repeating patterns and order squares according to size. Engaging extension activities are...

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