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Drawing Lines of Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the concept of symmetry using geometric shapes, capital letters and various other shapes. They fold shapes to show symmetry, draw lines of symmetry and create symmetrical designs.
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It Figures!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students judge, compare and construct two-dimensional figures using a variety of materials.
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the surface area of different prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shapes of solids based on the properties of that solid. They calculate the surface area using nets and properties of prisms.
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Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation. They practice translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane. students use computers to learn about the three concepts.
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Plane and Solid Figures

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners define a plane and a solid shape. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast different geometric shapes as they relate to solids. They name the geometric solids based on their sides and edges.
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Parallel-o-Home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the usage of parallel and perpendicular shapes in the real world. In this geometry lesson, students investigate shapes for properties that are related to the real world. They relate all the properties of shape tot he...
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Triangles in Architecture

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students find triangles in the real world. In this geometry lesson plan, students analyze and identify properties of two and three-dimensional objects. They differentiate between similarity and congruence.
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Finding the Area & Volume of Buildings Using Architectural Drawings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find the area and volume of buildings. In this architecture instructional activity, 5th graders look at the drawings of three historic Tennessee buildings. They use these to help find the area and volume of the building. 
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The Android Factory

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of...
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Strongest Polygon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry instructional activity, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
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Incenter of a Triangle

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the properties of the incenter of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders construct a triangle and the angle bisectors of each angle. The dynamic properties of Cabri Jr. allow students to locate and...
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Chemistry Unit on Compounds, Formulas, and Equations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform a review assignment in 3 portions to review chemistry compounds, formulas, and equations. The assignment consists of several different portions that can be used as assessments. The majority of the lesson plan is composed...
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Mandalas : polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create mandalas. In this mandala lesson, 4th graders look at these polygons in nature and man-made forms. They create their own by using tangrams.
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Technology Integrated Lesson

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate symmetry in the real world. In this geometry lesson, students inter-relate math and technology. They create and name a variety of polygons.
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Triangles and Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore triangles and quadrilaterals. They rotate to various centers in the room to identify and examine triangles and quadrilaterals. After presenting a picture to the class, 2nd graders locate right angles, triangles...
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Cafeteria Mayhem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design a cafeteria floor plan. In this area and perimeter lesson, groups create an efficient lunchroom layout on poster board by using geometric shapes and formulas as the basis for their designs. In the accompanying writing...
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Euler Characteristic

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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Scalene Triangles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and classify scalene, equilateral, and isosceles triangles. In this triangle lesson, 5th graders define the different attributes of 3 types of triangles and sort them by descriptions and...
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Length, Perimeter, and Area

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter and area. Students develop an understanding of length, perimeter, and area. Students calculate the area and perimeter of random shapes and calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle...
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Geometry in Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine tessellations and their geometric properties. Students explore the concept of tessellations and lines, planes, angles, and polygons. Students experiment with the area and perimeter of polygons. Students analyze...
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Community Building

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students build different shapes using sketches. In this geometry lesson, students explore measurements and units as they build and create models of buildings. They use SketchUp to create and manipulate shapes.
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Extending Pattern Understandings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Tetrominoes Cover-Up

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are given square tiles and participate in a demonstration on how to arrange them. Using the tiles, they work with a partner to discover how many two-dimensional tetrominoes they can create. To end the lesson, they must...
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 7: Start At Square One

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine new shape possibilities by combining two and four triangles using manipulatives.