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Blocks in a Sock

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify geometric solids. In this shapes and solids beginning geometry lesson plan, 1st graders reach into a bag and identify the geometric solid they feel. Students describe shape attributes and match two dimensional...
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Teaching Polygons using Technology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders utilize different types of computer programs, such as Microsoft paint and Microsoft Word to study and create different types of polygons. They use PowerPoint to create a story about a shape and others that it meets during a...
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Line Hunt

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify lines in everyday images.  In this art analysis lesson, students practice drawing diagonal, vertical and horizontal lines on pieces of chart paper.  Students examine a page from a magazine and identify the...
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Nature of Geometry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders capture geometry in nature. In this nature of geometry lesson, 4th graders use digital cameras to find real life examples of geometric terms.  Students create a presentation using the digital pictures and terms with...
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The Geometry of Indigenous Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the concepts of symmetry, rotations, reflections, translation, dialations, and tessellations and apply them to indigenous art. They also do Internet research and create artwork (painting, pottery, computer graphic design).
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Classify and Identify Polygons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this polygon worksheet, students observe pictures of polygons and identify their proper name. They read descriptions of polygons and determine the polygon described. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Magician Squares

For Teachers K - 3rd
Elementary school learners investigate the attributes of a square. They discover that squares are polygons and examine squares found in everyday life. They concentrate on connecting the word, square, with the shape. As an...
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Circles to Spheres

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate circles and spheres. In this space shapes lesson, students compare and contrast two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Students investigate the relationship between plane and space shapes.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Counting Squares

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Challenge young mathematicians' understanding of squares with this geometry puzzle. The task is simple, identify as many squares as possible in a 3x3 array. Allow learners to work independently or in pairs as they search for squares,...
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Solid Shapes

For Students 3rd - 4th
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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Geometry

For Teachers K
Students build replicas about nature and sports. In this geometry lesson plan, students build 3D replicas of nature and sports objects in teams.
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Are you in Golden Shape

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study relationships between angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects. In this lesson students also create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning congruency, similarity and the...
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Identifying and Describing Polygons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the different properties of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between polygons and non-polygons. They review important vocabulary to help them understand the properties of polygons.
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Fractions and Wholes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions with a worksheet and marbles. In this fraction lesson, 2nd graders recognize the fractional parts of a shape pictured and find equal fractions.
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Shapes at Work

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use their classroom to look for various types of shapes. In their science journals, they record the shapes they find and identify those that can be used to solve problems or build structures. They share and post their...
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Geometry Center Games

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore eight geometry activities that improve understanding of positional words and shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They help another student who may not understand the concept yet.
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Geo-Wrap Vests

For Teachers 1st
First graders use geometric shapes to create and extend patterns. Students read a book and view African garments. They identify patterns in the garments. Students create and decorate a paper vest with geometric patterns.
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Three Dimensional Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this geometry learning exercise, students study diagrams with labels of common geometric figures. Students then answer 24 questions. Then they draw and label their own figures.
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A Snap at Geometry

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study geometric images and polyhedrons. In this geometry lesson, students complete several activities to learn about geometric shapes and classify polyhedrons from polygons. Students watch a video, complete a web-directed...
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Board Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this shapes worksheet, learners play a board game where they name the shape that they land on. Students have 20 spaces in the board game.
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Quilt Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore lines of symmetry, congruent polygons and patterns. They listen to "The Seasons Sewn," observe a PowerPoint presentation, and identify congruent polygons and visual patterns. Through an internet activity, 7th...
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete activities to investigate parallel and perpendicular lines. In this plane geometry lesson plan, 5th graders watch a movie about parallel and perpendicular lines. Students work in pairs to describe and draw the...
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Three of a Kind

For Teachers 6th - 9th
One is chance, two is a coincidence, three's a pattern. Scholars must determine similarities and differences of a regular hexagon undergoing dilation. They look at lengths, angles, areas, and symmetry.