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Polygons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students classify the six polygons. Then they answer the questions related to the geometric properties of the shapes.
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Describe Five Polygons

For Students 6th - 9th
In this polygons learning exercise, students use the parallel, acute, right, obtuse, straight, and reflex to describe the five shapes provided.
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Area and Perimeter Quiz

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this mathematics worksheet, learners give the area and perimeter of each polygon illustrated on the sheet. There are six different polygons to measure on the sheet.
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Countdown Challenge Symmetry

For Students 6th - 8th
In this symmetry worksheet, middle schoolers identify the lines of symmetry in given polygons. They match the number of lines of symmetry to the correct figure. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems.
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A Rectangular Prism and Its Net

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Identify the nets for prisms and other geometric shapes. Learners calculate the surface area of the rectangular prism then sketch the shapes of prisms and other polygons. Unfolded cereal boxes are used as a visual aid, great idea!
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Classifying Polygons Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this polygons worksheet, students write the name of the polygon, and if it is not a polygon they write "none". Students complete 9 problems.
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Calculating Perimeter and Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss strategies for estimating information about various shapes. Once they draw and label four shapes with perimeters of 30 units, they calculate the areas of the figures. To complete the instructional activity, students...
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Sums of Angles in Polygons

For Students 5th - 6th
In this angles in polygons worksheet, students calculate the sum of internal angles in 2 polygons, and solve for x in an additional 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Teachers Network

A World of Symmetry: Math-Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Define and identify the three basic forms of symmetry translation, rotation, and glides with your class. They cut out and arrange paper pattern blocks to illustrate symmetry, create a Cartesian graph, and design a rug with a symmetrical...
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Lane Community College

Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 2

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
A good mix of Pre-Algebra problems, learners tackle everything from proportions and equations, to polygons and circles. The sections are broken up by topic with a list of the skills that are required to complete the questions. 
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Figure It Out - Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore different polygons. In this polygon lesson plan, 6th graders examine a rhombus, quadrilateral, parallelogram, and rectangles. Students compare and contrast polygons and research shapes on the Internet.
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Patterns in the Sums of Polygon Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover the patterns of sums of polygon angles. In this math lesson, 6th graders study the properties of geometric shapes to solve problems as they participate in hands-on activities.
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Polygons and Quadrilaterals

For Students 4th - 7th
In this polygons and quadrilaterals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students identify polygons.  For this geometric shape lesson, students explore the characteristics of polygons.  They identify polygons, and classify triangles according to their sides and angles.  Students create a poster representing...
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Edible Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine a chart that lists the main characteristics of polygons and 3 dimensional figures. They make examples of the polygons and figures using pretzels and gum drops showing how the gum drops are vertices and the pretzels are...
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Symmetry and Tangrams

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders build figures out of tangrams. In this symmetry instructional activity, 6th graders view tangrams and identify the polygons included in them. Students divide into groups, identify their tangram pieces, define the lines of...
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Exploring Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Two students are blindfolded and each receives a cardboard square, one with pompoms glued around the edge and one with pompoms glued all over the surface. They identify what they feel. The class discusses perimeter and area of polygons....
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Shape Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore differents types of triangles and quadriaterals. In this polygon lesson, students  model identify and compare two and three dimensional geometric figures. Students create tangrams and discover the difference between...
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Shape Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Young scholars explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Young scholars identify and draw one line of...
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Teaching Geometry Through Play

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Puzzle your way through to a new understanding of area. Scholars learn about the area of polygons through equidecomposability, the idea that polygons that can be decomposed into the same set of pieces have the same area. By using...
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Polygon Mobiles

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore a variety of shapes and angles and create mobiles with information about a selected polygon. Both common and "not-so common" polygons are examined.
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Angles Activities

For Students 5th - 8th
A series of geometry worksheets have mathematicians constructing, dissecting, overlapping, and measuring as they analyze angles in various contexts. Learners use symmetry and reflections in a compass rose to write instructions on...
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Polygons

For Students 6th - 10th
In this polygons learning exercise, students read about and complete many activities involving triangles, angles, and symmetry. Students complete 17 pages of activities.
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What a Square

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the painting "Old Man With A Gold Chain" by Rembrandt. They identify geometric shapes in the painting, measure these shapes and compare the relationships of these measurements.

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