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Polygon Necklaces

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore geometry by creating jewelry in class. In this polygons lesson, students identify different shapes and characteristics while creating polygon figures from construction paper. Students utilize a multitude of shapes...
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Truncated Dodecahedron

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math worksheet, students build a truncated dodecahedron. This is a solid shape with 12 regular decagonal faces and 20 equilateral triangular faces. Students build this shape to assist in developing their cognitive and geometric...
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Dodecahedron

For Students 8th - 9th
In this dodecahedron activity, students build a model of a dodecahedron. The pattern for this shape is made up of twelve pentagons. This is a activity generator, and the teacher can choose if a sample of the completed shape will be...
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Print and Practice

Tracing Shapes #2

For Students K - 2nd
in this tracing shapes worksheet, students trace a set of shapes and shape words, 12 total. A reference web site is giving for additional activities.
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Print and Practice

Tracing Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this shape worksheet, students trace a set of shapes and then trace each shape word, both in printing and cursive lettering. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Creature Design

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create mathematical creatures. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders create a creature from regular and irregular geometric shapes. Students review vocabulary and construct an original creature based on a rubric.
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A Shape-Note Singing Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discover the shape-note method of singing. In this reading and notating music lesson plan, students learn the four shapes of the shape-note method and the tradition of Sacred Harp singers. Young scholars sing the shapes of...
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Truncated Icosidodecahedron

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students use a paper model to build a truncated icosidodecahedron. The worksheet includes a model that is to be cut out and put together by the student. There is an option to include a small preview of the...
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Truncated Icosahedron

For Students 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, students build a model of a truncated icosahedron. This shape has 12 regular pentagonal faces and 20 regular hexagonal faces. An option to include a preview of the finished model is included for the teacher.
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes (H)

For Students 5th - 10th
In this area and perimeter learning exercise, students find the area and perimeter of various shapes with numbers containing decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find each for 6 given shapes. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.
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Where in the World War? Mapping the Geography of D-Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how to read maps for historical information. They listen to a lecture on the history of D-Day, analyze a historical map of the invasion of Normandy, and answer discussion questions.
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Parts of a Group (D)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this parts of a group worksheet, students write the fraction for how many shapes are shaded in the group. Students complete 8 problems.
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Visualize 3-D Objects and Make Nets of Common Solids

For Students 4th - 5th
In this 3-D objects and common solids worksheet, students cut out and count the number of faces on several different types of boxes and make a cuboid from straws or a card. Students fill out 4 different categories involving 5 different...
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Polygon People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify polygons.  In this polygon people lesson, students draw required shapes and construct a polygon person.  They identify each shape and its characteristics.  The lesson may be extended by allowing students...
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3rd Grade Math

For Teachers 3rd
In this math review worksheet, 3rd graders complete multiple choice questions about shapes, money, weight, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Geoboard Area

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the basic geometric shapes and geometric shape vocabulary through the use of geoboards and virtual geoboards. They create a variety of shapes with a partner, build ten different rectangles on their geoboards, and...
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Where has Polly Gone?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore polygons and their uses in careers. They also discover polygons shapes in manmade objects and nature. They use their acquired knowledge to construct a strong structure using polygon shapes.
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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives...
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Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Young scholars identify powers and relationships between...
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Falling Into Geometry Through Paper Art

For Teachers K
Students explore geometric shapes.  In this kindergarten geometry lesson, students create a fall quilt consisting of three different paper geometric quilt squares that when assembled form a scarecrow, a pumpkin, and a crow. ...
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Shifty Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Shape shifters examine and experiment with pattern shapes.  In this geometry lesson, they work in groups to name and describe pattern block shapes, and they discover the combinations of shapes that can be placed inside a hexagon.
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More Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, students identify shapes and their properties. In this problem solving worksheet, students answer fourteen questions.
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What a View!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine two- and three-dimensional shapes and figures. Individually, they practice identifying the shape from various viewpoints. By completing this activity, they develop a spatial sense about how figures and shapes are...

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