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Shapes
Investigate the properties of three-dimensional figures with this Arctic-themed math lesson. Beginning with a class discussion about different types of solid figures present in the classroom, young mathematicians are then given a...
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The Rice Krispies Box Problem
For this Rice Krispies worksheet, students examine the paths an ant can take across the outside of a box. They compute the length of the path. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. The answer is provided.
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Wildlife Habitat
Students examine habitats and describe their elements. In this wildlife habitat instructional activity students study the factors that affect habitat and write a short report.
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Shape All Around
Students investigate solid shapes. In this geometry lesson, students take pictures of solid shapes and classify their pictures according to the vocabulary terms: edge, face and vertex. Students present their findings to the class.
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I've Seen That Shape Before
Young scholars identify geometric solids. In this shape activity, students explore the characteristics of geometric solids. They locate pictures of shapes on the internet, and identify the shapes. Young scholars draw pictures of...
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Graph Theory
Students explore the concept of graph theory. In this graph theory lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that enforce graph theory. Students manipulate graph applets on the internet. Students create a graphical model of...
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Solid Figures homework 17.1
In this identifying solid figures worksheet, students name each solid figure, write the number of faces, vertices, and edges, and solve a word problem. Students solve seven problems.
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Mathematics of Image Processing
For this mathematics of image processing worksheet, students solve 10 various types of problems related to image processing on a computer. They type in all the commands listed and figure out what is going on. Then, students determine the...
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Polyhedra
Seventh graders explore the characteristics of three-dimensional figures. They compare the nets of figures. Students describe the relationship between the nets draw and the solid. They identify the vertices, edges and faces of the...
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Three-Dimensional Figures
Sixth graders explore three-dimensional objects. Using various objects found in the classroom, they identify faces, edges, and vertices of objects. Students create their own objects. They describe the polydron, telling the faces,...
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Break It Down!
Students explore the everyday implications of system failure. They are challenged to identify the causes of system failure.
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How Many? Sides, Faces, Vertices and Edges
In this geometry learning exercise, learners look at a set of shapes, determining how many sides, faces, vertices and edges they have. A reference web site is given for additional activities.