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Measurement and Estimation
Second graders explore estimation and measurement. In this estimation and measurement lesson, 2nd graders use footsteps to measure distances around the classroom. Students sing songs to measure the number of beats from one area to the...
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Measuring Angles & Segments
Students view a PowerPoint for a warm-up lesson. They practice measuring around the classroom, measuring such things as the length and width of a desk, pencil, door, and book. Students use a website to practice measuring angles.
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Measuring a Mummy Case
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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River Optimization Problem
Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. In this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...
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Building Scales and Ratios
Students solve problems using scales and ratios. In this algebra instructional activity, students create drawings using scales of 1:12. They follow a key to help them draw different buildings using the right scales. They also complete...
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As Good As Gold
Students find examples of the Golden Ratio on the human body through measurement. Additionally, students learn about the use of the Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle in art and architecture. A very interesting lesson for the students!
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Reflection: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students will work independently to trace a stencil on an x-axis. Then students will follow a procedure to trace the image on the horizontal line of reflection. Students will observe that reflections and rotations...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles. In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles lesson plan, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides. Students find the missing side...
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NetsS.A. of Prisms
Students build nets of three-dimensional prisms based on the dimensions they are given for hexagonal prism, triangular prism, rectangular prism. Working in groups, they use their prisms and calculate the Surface Area and Lateral Area.
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Algebraic Expressions
This all-encompassing lesson plan immerses your math class in the world of algebraic expressions. Written details are provided to guide you in guiding them to identify the parts of an expression and simplify them. Sample problems are...
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Measure the Line
In this measuring the lines worksheet, students use a centimeter ruler to find the metric measurements of length. Students solve 5 problems.
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Measurement: Perimeter and Area
In this perimeter and area lesson, students learn the formulas for perimeter and area and view model problems using tiles. Students work in groups to solve practice problems. Students define perimeter and area and explain why...
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Explore Customary Units of Length - Practice 12.1
Give pupils a ruler and this worksheet so that they can practice measuring down to the quarter inch! Drawings of six various objects are depicted for them to apply their measurement skills to. The assignment concludes with one...
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Explore Metric Units of Length problem solving 12.6
In this exploring metric units of length worksheet, students estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.
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Inching Our Way through Measurement
Learners review how to use an inch ruler and listen to the story, Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni. In this measuring lesson, students work in small groups to create an Inch Poster. Learners then use an inch ruler to measure different objects...
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Three Strings
In this measurement worksheet, students cut out a ruler and analyze 3 strings. After estimating the lengths, Students measure the strings and record the results.
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Center of Attention
In this finding the center worksheet, students find the center of a rectangle and a circle by using cardboard and a ruler. Students then answer 2 questions.
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It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper. Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter. ...
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Structures and Shapes
Pupils make jewelry using different shapes from magazines, tissue paper, cardboard, and other materials. In this making jewelry lesson plan, students complete this hands on activity to discuss how shapes are used.
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Aestheometry
Students explore the aesthetics of Geometry in this group activity, which provides a patterns page and a page for the leader of the group. Here, students create an eighth inch L shaped coordinate grid. They number the axis and use a...
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Measurements
In this measuring with centimeters and meters worksheet, students use the rulers provided to find the length and height of objects. Students solve three problems.
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Shapes
In this shapes activity, students match a set of shapes with their correct name, using a ruler to draw lines between each. A reference website is given for additional resources.
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Measure the Length Word Problems
As you begin explaining measurement with consistent units, scholars can use this to practice before they are introduced to more complicated systems (i.e. a ruler). They measure five familiar objects against a row of boxes, which serve as...
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Lines That Pass Through Regions
Good things happen when algebra and geometry get together! Continue the exploration of coordinate geometry in the third lesson in the series. Pupils explore linear equations and describe the points of intersection with a given polygon as...