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Quadrilateral Characteristics
Fourth graders explain the characteristics of quadrilaterals and describe, identify and analyze characteristics and properties of geometric shapes.
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Shapes Are Everywhere
Third graders explore pattern blocks noticing their similarities and differences and share their observations with others. They classify shapes by discussing sides and angles and combine pieces to make new shapes.
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Inside Out
Fourth graders, using a straight edge, determine whether a point is inside or outside of a given figure. With worksheets, 4th graders practice analyzing geometric relationships such as parallel to, perpendicular to, etc.
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Area
Students examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable students to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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An Introduction to Area and Perimeter
Students form rectangles by using tiles, measure area and perimeter by counting. They discover and apply rules for measuring perimeter.
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Centimeter Dot Paper
In this centimeter dot paper worksheet, students follow teacher given directions in its use. There are no questions of directions given with the page.
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List of Geometry Terms
In this angle vocabulary card activity set, students identify the vocabulary associated with angles such as: ray, vertex, acute angle, segment bisector, and corresponding angles. They identify 23 terms but there are no questions...
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Congruency Basics
Fourth graders investigate congruent shapes. For this congruency lesson, 4th graders explore examples of congruent shapes. Students determine how to check for congruency by sliding or flipping the shape.
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Meet the Polygon Family
Fourth graders investigate regular polygons. In this regular polygon instructional activity, 4th graders explore the attributes of different polygons. Students work in groups to complete a KWL chart regarding polygons.
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3-D Figures Part 2
Students work with three dimensional objects. In this geometry lesson, students examine models of spheres, cones, cubes, prisms, and pyramids, and identify them by their edges, vertices, and faces.
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems
Students practice using visuals to solve math problems. For this math manipulative lesson, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Students gain points based...
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Measurements Around the Classroom
Third graders practice measuring items by examining classroom objects. In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders utilize measuring tools to find the weight, time, length or temperature of specific classroom items. Students predict the...
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Math: "Scales"
Third graders investigate ratios and rates. In this third grade mathematics lesson plan, 3rd graders identify equal ratios and rate and test for proportionality. This lesson plan is created to be use in conjunctions with a particular...
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids
In this area worksheet, students calculate area of shapes using shaded grids, writing answers in cube units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Parts of a Circle
In this parts of a circle worksheet, students check the correct answer, describing the labeled part of a circle as either diameter, chord, radius or center.
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Sides and Vertices of Shapes
In this sides and vertices worksheet, students identify how many sides and vertices various shapes have. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shape and Figure Descriptions
In this shape and figure worksheet, students read a description of a shape, name it and then draw it, 2 shapes total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Radius, Diameter and Circumference of Circles
In this circles worksheet, students calculate either the radius, diameter and circumference of a set of 4 circles, one measurement is given for each circle, students calculate the remaining 2.
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Vertices and Sides
In this vertices and sides activity, students determine the number of sides and vertices in a set of given shapes. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculating Perimeter
For this perimeter worksheet, students calculate the perimeter of 3 given shapes, showing their work in provided spaces beside each problem.
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Identify Triangles
In this triangle worksheet, students identify a set of triangles, labeling as equilateral, scalene or isosceles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Identify Triangles
In this triangle worksheet, students check the correct answer, identifying triangles as either right, obtuse, acute, scalene, isosceles or equilateral. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Calculate Perimeter Using Grid Method
In this perimeter worksheet, students find the perimeter of shaded areas shown a grids, 2 total. Students write total area in square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Identifying Shapes
In this shape identification worksheet, students identify shapes as circles, triangles, squares or rectangles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.