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Shape It
Fourth graders use math software and geoboard paper to design basic shapes. They write individual definitions for the geometric shapes based on what they see in the shapes. They apply their background knowledge of the shape as they write...
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Shapes Flashcards: Plane and Solid
In this geometry worksheet, students will cut out and practice the names of plane and solid shapes. The flashcards are in color.
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Geometry Fun
Young scholars learn the basic definitions of a quadrilateral, parallelogram, rectangle and square and explain the relationship/classification process between them.
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Geogebra Basics
Students identify basic geometric shapes using Geogebra. For this geometry lesson, students work on a laptop as they explore different geometric shapes. They calculate the area and perimeter of triangles.
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Shape Flashcards
In this geometry worksheet, students will cut out and practice 12 shape flashcards. The shapes include the basic plane shapes plus star, heart, diamond, cube and cylinder.
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Geometry, Shapes and Public Sculpture
Students explore characteristics of geometric shapes. They observe geometric shapes and forms in public sculpture. Students create a unique sculpture of their own using basic three dimensional shapes. Additional cross curriculum...
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Compare 2-D Shapes
Second graders examine the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders play a game in order to identify two-dimensional shapes and to name them.
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Compare 2-D Shapes
Second graders explore and analyze plane shapes. For this plane shapes lesson, 2nd graders evaluate shape attributes to classify shapes correctly. Students work in groups to create different shapes.
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Circles, Squares, Triangles and Rectangles In Our World
Here is an engaging geometry lesson plan which has students identify the properties of shapes and cut shapes out of magazines. They make cookies using cookie cutters in various shapes.
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Identifying Solid Figures
Reinforce basic geometry skills in an elementary math lesson. A simple worksheet prompts learners to identify and label 3-D shapes.
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Solid Figures
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life it's easy to forget that geometric shapes are everywhere in the world around us. As they complete this shape identification worksheet, young mathematicians realize that many common real-life...
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"Geometry With Quilts"
Fifth graders examine the geometry of quilts. They discuss the history of quilting, design two nine-patch squares, exchange one design on an Internet bulletin board, and construct a hot pad that is quilted.
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Around the World With Geometry
Learners identify shapes, create shapes, and make a pyramid, a drum, and a sail using their shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students also identify plane and space shapes.
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Symmetry that is Basic and Beautiful
Young scholars explore lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Young scholars explore symmetry in real life objects.
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Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet. In this geometry lesson plan, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes that...
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Investigation: Area of Geometric Shapes
Fourth graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this pattern activity, 4th graders analyze two separate pattern block shapes and discuss which one is bigger and smaller. Students collaborate in small groups to create...
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Ship Shape
Second graders explore shapes. After reading books about shapes, 2nd graders describe the properties of various shapes. They identify shapes if they have been rotated, flipped, or slid. Students create shapes using drawings and geoboards.
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Sizing Up Shapes
First graders explore geometric shapes. In this math lesson, 1st graders sort shapes into groups and discuss the characteristics of the shapes. Students build geometric shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows.
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Using Geometric Shapes To Make Patterns
Sixth graders explore the use of shapes to create geometric patterns. they start with a simple example of dividing shapes in half to create two new ones. This can be extended to creating intricate patterns.
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Kindergarten Geometry: Symmetry
The quality of the images on this learning exercise is poor, but it could be a simple way to review the principle of symmetry with young mathematicians. Students are presented with six images. They must first identify which of these...
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Kindergarten Geometry: Symmetry
Although the quality of the images on this activity is poor, this might be a quick and easy way to review the principle of symmetry with young mathematicians. Students are presented with six images. They must first identify which of...
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Origami Ducks: Geometry, Listening, and Following Directions
Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...
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Loci and Constructions
A General Certificate of Secondary Education math review has class members make basic constructions. Using a protractor and a ruler along with a compass, pupils develop drawings of triangles with given measurements. Scholars use their...
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Basic Right Triangles
Elementary schoolers examine the attributes of triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, learners compare regular triangles and right triangles. They explore vertices and angles and investigate obtuse and acute angles. Pupils draw...