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Johnny Appleseed Origami

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make an origami Johnny Appleseed. In this geometry lesson students follow folding instructions. They find different geometric shapes while they are folding. They create Johnny Appleseed's body and attach a face and hands...
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Points, Lines, Planes, and Space

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this points, lines, planes, and space worksheet, learners solve word problems dealing with points, lines, planes, and space. Students complete 20 individual problems and 20 group problems.
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Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this early childhood math worksheet, students practice distinguishing shapes as they match the square, triangle, circle, pyramid, and cube shapes to the appropriate names in the right-had column.
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The Trapping of Trapezoids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a nice hands-on activity where young geometers create trapezoids and calculate their area by looking at areas of quadrilaterals and triangles. 
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Geometry Practice: Loci and Transformations

For Students 9th - 12th
This resource guides young geometers to create new polygons from others of equal area, compare an image to its reflection and find errors, conduct repeated reflections, map translations, and determine center of rotation. No solutions are...
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Folding Shapes; Are the Sides the Same?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore geometry by experimenting with fold-ables. In this geometric shapes lesson plan, 2nd graders utilize cutout shapes from construction paper which they experiment with by folding. Students examine the symmetry and...
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Leveled Problem Solving Areas of Triangles and Trapezoids

For Students 6th
In this geometry worksheet, 6th graders calculate the area of triangles and trapezoids using the given formulas. They use the formulas to find measurements of lines that are part of the triangles and trapezoids.
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Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, 1st graders examine the attributes of 2 -dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes. They also create the shapes as they build models. This lesson...
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Scalene Triangles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and classify scalene, equilateral, and isosceles triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, 5th graders define the different attributes of 3 types of triangles and sort them by descriptions and...
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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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Symmetry in Shapes and Everyday Objects

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover lines of symmetry for shapes and everyday objects. In this lines of symmetry lesson, 5th graders use a butterfly outline to find lines of symmetry. Students analyze everyday objects for symmetry and use...
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Review Geometry Week

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a review game of geometry topics. In this geometry lesson plan, 5th graders use the "Eggspert" interactive classroom game system to review the geometry skills taught that week. Students work in teams to...
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That's So Square

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students familiarize themselves with the three most common geometric shapes: circles, triangles and parallelograms. They sketch, sort, and name the shapes.
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Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry instructional activity, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Students identify powers and relationships between...
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Exploring Characteristics Needed to Prove Two Trianlges Congruent

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore congruent triangles.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the conditions necessary to prove two triangles congruent.  The lesson combines dry erase board activities and the use of technology.
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Terrific Tangrams

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders construct tangrams. In this tangrams lesson, 3rd graders manipulate basic shapes to construct tangrams. Students explore how shapes can be combined in different ways and develop spatial sense.
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Hello My Name is . . . Helvetica

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students play various games to help create a classroom community. In this name recognition lesson, students combine their name recognition skills with newly learned art and geometric vocabulary. First students discover vocabulary that...
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Area

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include the measurement of various figures. First, they determine the area of each of the triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids. Then, students determine...
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Secrets of Painting

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore colors and shapes. In this art concepts lesson plan, students discuss shapes, lines, and color while creating a variety of abstract designs. The instructions for several art activities are provided. Basic art vocabulary...
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Balancing Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the attributes of various shapes and estimate the weight of the objects. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders identify the attributes of concrete objects and use a pan balance to weight them.
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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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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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Geometry Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this geometry puzzle worksheet, students identify and complete a puzzle that includes 7 different geometrical shapes. They identify and name each shape listed at the bottom. Then, students label every shape in the puzzle with the...
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Cover the Triangle

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore geometric shapes using pattern blocks. They use specific shapes to fill in triangles, color-in their solutions, and discuss the results with a partner.