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Simply Symmetry
Students are introduced to the concept of symmetry by examining different shapes and folding them into equal halves. They work in small groups focusing on finding the lines of symmetry of one specific shape. A symmetry booklet is made by...
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100 Patch Geometric Quilts
Students identify geometric patterns in quilts. In this geometry lesson, students view various types of quilts and identify the geometric shapes. Students construct one hundred patch paper quilts using geometric shapes.
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Classifying Polygons
Seventh graders participate in a polygon hunt. In this polygon lesson plan, 7th graders examine how polygons are alike and different. Students create a Venn diagram and label the sorting circles. Students work in cooperative groups to...
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Polyhedra
Students analyze convex polyhedra through hands on methods. In this geometrical shapes lesson, students construct paper models of convex polyhedra and identify the different properties including the number of sides, faces and edges.
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Probability and Geometry
Students explore the ways Geometry can help solve probability problems. Students describe platonic solids and practice calculating probability using an online resource. They construct dice with various numbers of sides to demonstrate...
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Johnny Appleseed Origami
Second graders make an origami Johnny Appleseed. In this geometry lesson plan students follow folding instructions. They find different geometric shapes while they are folding. They create Johnny Appleseed's body and attach a face and...
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Shape Hunt
Students explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry activity, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Students describe the attributes of their shape and their...
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K-2: Dino-Rhythms
Second graders read rhythm notation and combine four-beat rhythms. In this rhythms lesson, 2nd graders read quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests in rhythms that are written on dinosaur shapes. They clap, snap, or stamp out the...
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SAT Problem Solving
In this geometry activity, 10th graders practice taking math questions that are on the SAT. The questions deal with a variety of different math. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Equality: Children's Rights
Students and parents participate in a variety of activities designed to help them explore the similarities and differences of people. They design and wear masks, sort attribute blocks, read stories, discuss the rights and...
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems by drawing picture to help them.
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Moving-Math Hopscotch
Students engage in a hopscotch game where each square represents a number. In this mental math and movement lesson, students take turns playing traditional hopscotch, but add a mental math component where they add or subtract specific...
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Math Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students read the math word problems and use the number line to help them solve the problems. Students solve 10 problems.
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Let's Learn About Fire Safety!
For this firs safety lesson, students read Clifford , a Firehouse Dog, discuss safety rules and tips as a class, and create illustrations for the rules they generate.
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Solid Shapes
In this solid shapes worksheet, students read descriptions of solid shapes, then label a set of pictures with either box, cylinder, pyramid or cone.
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Flag Bookmark Craft
Students identify the characteristics of the American flag and create a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark. They discuss the symbolism of the U.S. flag, and identify the meaning of the stripes and the stars on the flag. Students then create a...
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Thanksgiving For Preschool
Students read books, make turkey hands, eat gingerbread cookies, and more to learn about Thanksgiving. In this Thanksgiving lesson plan, students also write what they are thankful for.
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It Counts
Students assign numbers to describe objects. In this number instructional activity, students assign numbers to objects and compare more, less, and equal values. They write down descriptions of plants including the number of leaves and...
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SAT Practice Test
In this secondary mathematics learning exercise, students assess their readiness for the SAT test. The one page, interactive learning exercise contains ten problems. Solutions are not provided.
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Our Families, Yours, and Mine
Students study the similarities and differences in families and identify attributes in themselves and others.
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Geometry w/o Figures - Week 7 (Basic Geometry Formulas)
In this basic geometry worksheet, young scholars use basic formulas of geometry to find the area of a polygons, the number of sides of a polygon, and sum of the angles of various polygons. This three-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Identify Plane Shapes and Solid Shapes
First graders explore the math concept of geometric shapes. For this plane shapes and solid shapes lesson, 1st graders examine visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Word Problem Practice
In this word problem worksheet, students complete a set of 6 word problems that use various concepts. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
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Identifying Shapes and Matching
Students recognize shapes and repeating shapes can make a pattern. In this patterns lesson, students identify pictures of shapes as patterns or not patterns. Students describe how the pattern is made.