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Shapes (Geometric)
Second graders explore various geometric shapes. For this math lesson plan, 2nd graders identify geometric shapes using colors and math problems.
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Patterns in the Sums of Polygon Angles
Sixth graders discover the patterns of sums of polygon angles. For this math lesson, 6th graders study the properties of geometric shapes to solve problems as they participate in hands-on activities.
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Conjectures and Conclusions
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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Connections: Peddling Petals
Students identify various patterns. For this patterns lesson, students assemble paper flowers by using patterns. Students discuss how they constructed their flower.
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Spot The Pattern
Students study integers. In this math lesson students complete several worksheets on arithmetic series, triangles and word problems.
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Shapes And Colors
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Fractions and Paper Folding
Learners explore the concept of origami. In this origami instructional activity, students construct picture frames out of paper. Learners find the midpoint of the paper and determine the fractional area of the paper as it is folded.
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Area of Composite Figure.
Tenth graders predict the shape of a geometric figure in 3D. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders construct 3D shapes to perfect their knowledge of measuring and predicting. This assignment is also available as an online interactive...
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The Anti-Gravity Machine
Learners examine physics by completing a bicycle experiment in class. In this gravity lesson plan, students measure the characteristics of different bicycles and compare their different race times. Learners utilize a shoebox,...
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Lesson Plan Two: Polygons
Learners explore the concept of polygons on a two-dimensional plane. They identify polygons in everyday life and draw different polygons according to their classification. Using a geoboard and geobands, they consrtuct polygons and even...
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Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Daisy Bo Peep"
Students watch an episode of Mickey Mouse's clubhouse, "Daisy Bo Peep". As a class, they are introduced to the proper words to describe location. They also identify the circle, square and triangle shapes and end the lesson by solving...
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Fun Ideas for Getting A-Round in Math CIRCLES
Students see circles in real life and have fun with them
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Geometry Module 5: Mid-Module Assessment
How can you formally assess understanding of circle concepts? Pupils take a mid-module assessment containing five questions, each with multiple parts.
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Exploring Geometry on the Sphere
In this geometry worksheet, students define important vocabulary dealing with circles. They measure cricles to the nearest degree. There are 11 word problems to be solved.
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Can You Name That Shape?
Learners use materials to build, investigate, and draw two-dimensional shapes (polygons). They combine the shapes they have built and draw from the pile to begin a round-robin activity to name and determine the attributes of a selection...
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Looking at Circumference
Middle schoolers understand where the number for pi comes from. They understand and use the formula for circumference. Students measure the circles given out and the diameters of those circles and record the results on their worksheet.
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Pythagorean Theorem by Graphic Manipulation
There are many different ways to show a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Here is a nice hands-on paper cutting activity that shows a graphic representation. You can even challenge your young Pythagoreans to come up with their own...
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Put Your Truss in Building Bridges
Students apply abstract concepts, such as stress, fulcrums, the law of gravity, and the strength of different geometric shapes. Groups of student contractors operate simulated architectural firms to create strong, economical bridges.
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Scale Factors
Is it bigger, or is it smaller—or maybe it's the same size? Individuals learn to describe enlargements and reductions and quantify the result. Lesson five in the series connects the creation of a dilated image to the result. Pupils...
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The Distance from a Point to a Line
What is the fastest way to get from point A to line l? A straight perpendicular line! Learners use what they have learned in the previous lessons in this series and develop a formula for finding the shortest distance from...
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Cyclic Quadrilaterals
What does it mean for a quadrilateral to be cyclic? Mathematicians first learn what it means for a quadrilateral to be cyclic. They then investigate angle measures and area in such a quadrilateral.
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How Do Dilations Map Angles?
The key to understanding is making connections. Scholars explore angle dilations using properties of parallel lines. At completion, pupils prove that angles of a dilation preserve their original measure.
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Sphere Dressing
Geometric design makes a fashion statement! Challenge learners to design a hat to fit a Styrofoam model. Specifications are clear and pupils use concepts related to three-dimensional objects including volume of irregular shapes and...
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Building Big and Strong
Middle and high schoolers explore the concepts of architectural rigidity. They analyze a variety of polygons, and explain why some shapes add more strength to structures than others. The PBS video, "Building Big," is utilized in this plan.