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Practice Problems
In this geometry worksheet, students practice finding the measure of 4 different angles. Students work independently as they refine their ability to correctly calculate the measure of an angle.
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The Librarian Who Measured the Circumference of the Earth
Sixth graders explore angles, triangles, and investigate the circumference of the earth. They participate in a Webquest, access data bases, and communicate with other students through an on-line project site involving the circumference...
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Thumb Measurement
Young scholars practice measuring using the metric system and millimeters. They measure their thumbs and record their findings. Students record the findings of their classmates and find the average or mean for the two groups.
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Make a Measurement Maths Trail
Learners follow a math trail that has been created by the teacher. They follow the trail and answer math questions at stations along the way. They work in small groups to devise a math trail of their own which they share with another class.
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The Quadrilateral Family
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include identifying various quadrilaterals. First, they indicate whether the statements are true or false for each. Then, students determine the...
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Rotational Symmetry
In this rotational symmetry worksheet, 5th graders determine if the two figures have rotational symmetry. This worksheet explains and provides examples of rotational symmetry.
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Sled Kites and Trigonometry
Students study the history of kites and their fundamental properties. In this kites instructional activity students divide into teams and build and fly kites.
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My Test Book: Geometry
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding geometry skills. Students may view the correct answers.
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Geoboard Ideas
Students build polygons on their geoboards. In this geometry lesson plan, students build and then draw it on paper and label it. Students then switch with a partner to try an make a symmetrical shape.
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Weighing stations
Students work at a variety of stations involving practical measuring tasks. Estimation skills and the ability to measure accurately using kilograms and grams are developed.
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Supermarket Shopping
Students participate in studying that a kilogram is a standard unit of measurement. They measure practical objects using length, mass, and capacity. They measure a number of supermarket items using units and scales.
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How Long Is Your Smile?
Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.
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Bingo
Middle schoolers practice determining the most appropriate units for a given situation while measuring attributes of objects, systems and processes of measurement. They review the concepts of angles, perimeter, area, surface area and...
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Surface Area and Volume
Students are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume. Students review surface area and volume by finding the area of a two-dimensional shape. They practice using the computer to create different surface area shapes.
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Sports and Geometry
Students investigate shapes in sports. In this geometry lesson, students identify geometric shapes in sports equipment, fields, etc. Students present their findings.
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Parallel Lines and Transversal Wroksheet
In this Geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the measures of all angles in a diagram involving parallel lines cut by multiple transversals. The one page worksheet contains six problems. Answers provided.
It's About Time
Reflected Light
The lesson allows young scientists to use lasers and mirrors to study reflected light. A reading passage and homework question assess learning, while additional material introduces extension activities.
Bowland
Rods and Triangles
Scholars explore triangles with rods of different lengths. Using rods of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cm class members build as many different types of triangles as they can. They also describe properties of these triangles and determine...
Cornell University
Light Waves: Grades 6-8
Explore the behavior of light with different materials. Collaborative groups determine whether certain materials absorb, reflect, diffract, or transmit light waves. They then measure the angle of incidence and angle of reflection.
Corbett Maths
Constructing ASA Triangles
The narrator of a short video explains the steps in constructing a triangle given the measure of two angles and the length of the side between the angles. The resource provides opportunities for pupils to practice the skill with two...
University of Colorado
Designing an Open Spectrograph
Take the class over the rainbow. Pairs or small groups follow directions to create a spectrograph. The pupils measure the angles formed by the different colors of the spectrum along with calculating the lengths formed by the spectrum and...
Mt. San Antonio Collage
Inequalities in a Triangle
Stuck with triangle proofs? Take a 180° and provide learners with a guided worksheet that tests their knowledge with triangle inequalities. The questions require different types of proofs that range in levels of difficulty.
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Volume of Solids
In this volume of solids worksheet, tenth graders solve and complete 20 various types of problems. First, they write the formula needed to find the volume of each solid. Then, pupils use the Pythagorean theorem to find the measure of the...
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Railroad Tracks
Ahhh the vanishing point! Sounds ominous, but it's not. Fifth graders analyze the use of perspective in Renaissance art. They practice using linear perspective to draw railroad tracks that seem to go on forever. Tip: Make this...