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Congruent Polygons: Copying Stretchy Shapes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate congruent polygons through dance. In this congruency lesson plan, 3rd graders do the "brain dance" as a warm up. They review polygon names by singing "The Polygon Chant," before mirroring congruent shapes with a...
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Can You Name That Shape?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners use materials to build, investigate, and draw two-dimensional shapes (polygons). They combine the shapes they have built and draw from the pile to begin a round-robin activity to name and determine the attributes of a selection...
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Attributes of Polygons: Stretchy Shapes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use dancing methodology in a polygon and shape activity. For this shape and dance lesson, 4th graders discuss shapes in dance, math, and everyday life. Students use dancing activities to recognize and analyze shapes.
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Teaching Polygons using Technology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders utilize different types of computer programs, such as Microsoft paint and Microsoft Word to study and create different types of polygons. They use PowerPoint to create a story about a shape and others that it meets during a...
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Match Shapes in Compositions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders draw shapes that are congruent with each other and identify other congruent shapes. In this congruency lesson plan, 3rd graders also apply specific colors from the color wheel in their shapes.
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Quilt Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore lines of symmetry, congruent polygons and patterns. They listen to "The Seasons Sewn," observe a PowerPoint presentation, and identify congruent polygons and visual patterns. Through an internet activity, 7th...
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What a SHAPEly Fit!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify and explore the attributes of polygons. They design and create a quilt square using polygons, and produce a class quilt.
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The Value of Volume

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students measure the perimeter and area of their polygons. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area using the correct tools. They calculate the time and temperature and the perimeter and side lengths of triangles.
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Geo-Critters (Geometry Critters)

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners read the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and study geometry. In this geometry activity, students identify geometric shapes and their properties. Learners create a geo-critter.
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Toothpicks, Gumdrops, and Polyhedrons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use toothpicks and gumdrops to make prisms and pyramids. This helps them explore the relationship betweeen faces, vertices, and edges.