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Coordinate Plotting: Shapes
In this math learning exercise, students graph ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. They connect the points to create a geometric shape. This learning exercise generator allows teachers to select the size of the grid, the complexity of...
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Net (Triangular Prism)
In this net instructional activity, students use the pattern to create a triangular prism. Students cut out the pattern and fold on the dotted lines and paste it to make the solid figure.
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Probability and Prediction Cards
Which card will you draw next? This template has students cut along the dotted lines to create "Probability Cards." The cards include 2 triangles, 4 squares, and 6 circles. Students determine the different probabilities of drawing each...
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Topographic Maps
In this topographic map worksheet, students learn how to read a topographic map and create a topographic map of their own using clay or Play-Doh. Students include contour lines by layering the clay. Students answer 6 questions about...
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Creating a Topographic Map
In this topographic map worksheet, students add contour lines to a topographic map using instructions provided. Once topographic map is finished, students complete 2 follow-up short answer questions.
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Woodsies “Extraordinaire”
"This looks like an owl!" Kids get a chance to create all sorts of things by arranging various shapes, painting them, and gluing them together. A great way to encourage creativity and spontaneity.
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A Different Point of View
Elementary schoolers utilize a pattern worksheet embedded in this plan to work on a deeper understanding of geometric concepts like symmetry and congruency. Since geometry is such a visual form of mathematics, this lesson plan should fit...
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Tracing Straight Line Patterns
In this tracing lines activity, students trace 15 dotted examples of simple straight line patterns. There are no directions on the page.
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Tracing Jagged Lines
In this tracing activity, learners trace three rows of jagged lines on regular primary writing lines. Students follow the dotted examples as carefully as possible.
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Pen and Ink Drawing
Learners hone their drawing techniques to create a nature-inspired piece of art. They practice hatching, cross hatching, stippling, and shading. They discuss how each method is better suited for creating specific elements in nature such...
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Bar Graphs
Circles, lines, dots, boxes: graphs come in all shapes in sizes. Scholars learn how to make a bar graph using univariate data. They also analyze data using those bar graphs.
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BMI Calculations
Obesity is a worldwide concern. Using survey results, learners compare local BMI statistics to celebrity BMI statistics. Scholars create box plots of the data, make observations about the shape and spread of the data, and examine the...
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Introduction: Complete the Symmetry
In this symmetry worksheet, students observe a model and then complete the shape to make it symmetrical. This one-page worksheet contains two basic problems.
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Sculpture in Relief
Fourth graders create an abstract wall relief that incorporates the use of free form shapes, lines, movement, & color. They use oak tag, toilet paper holders and glue to create their sculptures.
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Rotational Symmetry
In this math worksheet, students examine the shapes given in two dimensions. They determine which ones are symmetrical to each other.
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Rectangle
For this geometric shape worksheet, students trace one large example of a rectangle. On primary lines, students trace a dotted word "rectangle" one time.
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Bear Tracer
In this tracing a bear activity, students practice tracing and retracing all the dotted lines to form a smiling bear holding a balloon.
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Aborigine Dot Turtles
First graders create Aboriginal Dot Turtles using wax colors or crayons. The class discusses Aboriginal stories and art as a way to practice design. This lesson can be done in two 30-minute lesson segments.
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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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Recognizing Polar Molecules
In this polar molecules instructional activity, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the bond type, electron dot diagram, and the type of compound for the chemical compounds given.
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Drawing Figures
Third graders draw shapes that are congruent. In this congruency lesson, 3rd graders use grid paper to draw letters and figures and their congruent partners. They complete a worksheet while working in a whole class setting with the...
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Tracing and Coloring Rectangles
In this geometry worksheet, students examine 14 rectangles of different sizes which are shown with dotted lines. Students trace the rectangles and "colour" in the shapes.
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Follow the Directions
In this shape recognition learning exercise, students follow the directions and color in each shape with a specific color. Students then write their name on the dotted line.
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Tracing Curved Lines
In this tracing worksheet, students trace 18 curved lines that are shown on standard dotted primary lines. There are no directions.