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Sculpture in Balance
Students discuss the difference betwen two-dimensional vs. three-dimensional art. In this art lesson, students discuss what symmetry or balance is in art and construct a symmetrical and an asymmetrical mobile.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab
Create three dimensional objects in an applied science lesson. The goal is for your class to recognize, compare, and model shapes. Using cookie cutters and clay or play dough, they create models for three-dimensional shapes.
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Relating Algebra to Geometry
Learners investigate the connection that exists between Algebra and Geometry. They classify two and three-dimensional figures. Pupils use formulas to solve problems in geometry and use appropriate measuring devices in the right contexts.
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Investigating Shapes in Our World
First graders explore shapes. In this geometry lesson, 1st graders make shapes with geo-boards, use play-dough to make three-dimensional figures, and make a shape book using pre-cut shapes.
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Topographic Mapping
Students create a three dimensional model of a two dimensional topographic map. They explore how the two dimensional significance of a topographical map is helpful to create a three dimensional model. Students use other topograhical...
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Two-Dimensional Graphs
In this two-dimensional worksheet, students sketch given graphs. They evaluate a function and sketch a level curve. This two-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Complex Analysis: Point Sets in the Complex Plane
In this point set worksheet, students explore definitions describing planar point sets. They use the definitions to describe examples of point sets. This two-page worksheet contains four problems and 15 definitions.
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Map-Making Basics
Learners study maps. In this geography and art lesson, students create their own map of the classroom.
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Straws and Shapes
Students investigate the concepts related to observing two dimensional objects. They also build three dimensional objects using the two dimensional objects. The students give an oral or written explanation for how the pieces fit together...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway:use Proportional Relations to Find Missing Measurements 2 D Figures
Given pictorial representations and problem situations of 2-dimensional figures or 3-dimensional figures, the student will use proportional reasoning to find a missing measurement.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Geometry Shape Book
Third graders develop their understanding of the importance of different 2-dimensional shapes by finding real world examples.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Line
This online dictionary of art terms from Artlex is a valuable tool. Line is on the Li page. Just scroll down to Line and read a definition with links or look at a sample works of art by Rembrandt or Richard Long. There are quotes by...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Shape
This online dictionary of art from Artlex provides terms is a valuable tool. Shape is on the Sg-Sh page. Just scroll down to Shape and read a definition with links to other important terms.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This website has basic definitions for most polygons, regular and irregular.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson: Geometry, It's a Perfect Fit [Pdf]
This two-part geometry lesson plan has students identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Students engage in hands-on activities including identifying shapes in the classroom, creating patterns with shapes, identifying...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this flipchart to identify and name familiar 2d/3d shapes.