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Geometric Solids
Students identify and create simple geometric shapes and describe simple spatial relationships. Through discussion, hands-on activities and show and tell, they identify geometric solids in real life and create graphs of commonly found...
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Geometry
Students are introduced to the basics of Geometry. Using cutout shapes, they identify whether they are polygons by using the properties of polygons. They practice drawing shapes they are going to be using on an everyday basis and...
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Polyhedra Book
In this math activity, students are asked to read the book that focuses upon the creation and explanation of three dimensional shapes.
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Tessellations & Transformations
In this tessellations and transformations worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 different problems that include various types of tessellations. First, they write examples from history of tessellations and name 3 artists. Then, students define...
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Investigation-On the Surface
Students compute the surface area of 3 geometric solids to determine the shape of package that would require the least amount of paper to wrap. In this geometry lesson, students work on a two-question assessment embedded in the plan. The...
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Chapter 8 Worksheet 1: Polygons & Angles
In this polygon worksheet, students find the sum of the interior angles of a polygon. They determine the perimeter of equilateral figures, identify concave and convex figures and explore the characteristics of equilateral, equiangular...
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Formula Determination
Students derive a formula for the interior degrees in any convex polygon. In this geometric figure lesson, students determine the shapes of various polygons and the number of triangles formed. They use this information to derive the...
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Two by Two Guitars!
Young scholars play three simple chords on guitar while singing American folk songs.
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Polygons On-Line Quiz
In this math instructional activity, students tell if each of ten given shapes are polygons. Students select from two choices (polygon/not polygon). The on line link scores the quiz as students enter their answers.
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Areas and Perimeters
For this area and perimeters worksheet, students compute the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 30 mental problems. Answers are provided beside each question.
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Polygons and Vertices
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze different polygons and relate it to a circuit board. They find the odd degree Euler circuit and identify the vertices of the odd degree. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Math 212: Planes
In this planes worksheet, students consider the position of given vectors and find the vector equation of a plane. They identify the points that lie on a plane and determine the equation of a line through given points. This two-page...
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Measuring for Perimeter
Third graders find the perimeter of a polygon. In this measurement instructional activity, 3rd graders use yardsticks to measure straight-lined objects to the nearest 1/2 inch. Student choose a "mystery object," find the perimeter, and...
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Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons: Practice
For this polygons worksheet, students classify each polygon in as many was possible. Students then write polygon or not a polygon to classify each figure. Students find the measure of the missing angles and complete two test prep...
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Properties of Angles
In this properties of angles activity, 10th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they calculate the value of the missing angles in each diagram and explain the reasons for their answer. Then, students...
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Polygons
For this polygons worksheet, 10th graders identify and define both a polygon and a convex polygon and then, they apply two theorems that involve the interior and exterior angles of a convex polygon. First, they find the sum of the...
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Geometry Assessment: Solid Figures
In this geometry assessment instructional activity, students match the drawing of two faces of the solid to the name of the solid for six geometric figures.
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Math Club #24: Magic Shapes
In this magic shapes activity, 7th graders work in groups to solve 9 magic square puzzles requiring logic and problem solving.
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Cubes Everywhere
Students use cubes to construct and visualize two-and three-dimensional shapes to develop spatial thinking and review basic geometric principles through real-life applications. They are given the opportunity to build and build and take...
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Pass It On
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
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Artistic Angles
Fifth graders explore angles by using protractors. They recognize, describe and determine the surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. Students recognize the right angle, acute angle, obtuse angle and vertex. They identify...
Mathematics Vision Project
Geometric Figures
Logical thinking is at the forefront of this jam-packed lesson, with young mathematicians not only investigating geometric concepts but also how they "know what they know". Through each activity and worksheet, learners wrestle with...
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Eric Carle Mural
Inspire first grade artists to learn about abstract and realistic art while reading Eric Carle's Where are you Going? To See My Friend. Young artists design and make a mural collage by tearing shapes of paper while comparing English and...
Louisiana Department of Education
How to Write a Memoir
Who are we and what shapes our identities? Seventh graders work to answer this question as they learn how to write a memoir. Full of non-print resources and supplemental texts that range from fiction to non-fiction, scholars write their...