Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Proving the Area of a Disk

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using a similar process from the first lesson in the series of finding area approximations, a measurement resource develops the proof of the area of a circle. The problem set contains a derivation of the proof of the circumference...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Law of Cosines

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Build upon the Pythagorean Theorem with the Law of Cosines. The 10th part of a 16-part series introduces the Law of Cosines. Class members use the the geometric representation of the Pythagorean Theorem to develop a proof of the Law of...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Truncated Cones

For Students 8th Standards
Learners examine objects and find their volumes using geometric formulas in the 21st installment of this 25-part module. Objects take the shape of truncated cones and pyramids, and individuals apply concepts of similar triangles to find...
Lesson Plan
LABScI

Conservation of Momentum: Marble Collisions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What happens to the momentum of an object when it strikes another object? Scholars roll a marble down a ramp so it collides with another marble. By measuring the speed of each marble before and after the collision, pupils answer this...
Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Are We Golden?

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Lead your class on a search for precious bones. Using a presentation, the class investigates the golden ratio in art and nature. Groups of pupils measure specific bones and find the average ratio for the class. To further cement the...
Activity
101 Questions

Rotonda West, FL

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The shortest distance from point A to point B is a straight line—or is it? Young scholars determine the shortest route either along a circular path or through the center of the circle. Learners gain a unique perspective on arc length and...
Interactive
Magic of Physics

Shadows

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Sunrise, sunset ... swiftly move the shadows! Pupils practice comparing shadow length data with a hands-on activity. The resource allows users to examine and measure the shadow cast by a stick as the sun moves overhead before testing...
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Flipped Math

Addition Postulate

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Add a little algebra to the geometry. Class members learn about the Addition Postulate for segments and angles. The pupils use their knowledge of solving equations to find lengths of segments and measures of angles. Individuals apply...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Column Addition, 3-Digit and 4-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Show scholars that if they can add two multi-digit numbers, they can add four! They complete 20 practice problems adding three and four-digit numbers. All the equations have four addends and include units. All numbers are whole numbers....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing Areas

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Before your scholars know how to multiply side lengths to find an area, give them some practice in simply counting units. They examine shapes that have already been segmented into units, counting them to get the area. There are three...
Worksheet
Yummy Math

2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

For Students 2nd - 5th
Take a seat on the parade route with a holiday-themed set of word problems. Young mathematicians answer questions based on the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, including finding the average number of members in a...
Assessment
Mathed Up!

Similar Shapes

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Similar shapes are all about the scale. Given seven problems, pupils use scale factors to determine measurements within similar shapes. While solving the problem, scholars also determine whether two figures are similar and use...
Performance
Radford University

Discover Radians!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
No need for radians to be mysterious. Scholars use a cardboard cut-out of a unit circle and measure the radius and circumference using a piece of string. They consider the number of radii needed to cover the entire circumference and use...
Lesson Plan
American Statistical Association

Who Has the Longest First Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Name that statistic! Classmates each write their name and the number of letters in it on a sticky note to place on the board. As a class, they determine the median, mode, and range of the name lengths, and create a dot plot of the data....
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Curated OER

Dance and Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine human body movements by measuring the choreography of a dance.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders participate in a creative dance which is based on specific movements of each limb, which students...
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Recognize Area as Additive - Step-by-Step Lesson

For Students 4th
Do your scholars have a basic understanding of area calculations? Give them an extra challenge with this irregular shape missing one of its length measurements. Using the given lengths, they figure the area of the entire shape. The...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Problems Using Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate triangles and the inequality theorem. They will collaborate in groups to determine the length of a longest side of a triangle. Then relate the size of the triangle to its angles using protractors, yard sticks,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore perimeter. In this geometry and measurement lesson, students create squares and rectangles using given perimeters. Students construct four sided shapes with given perimeters using the computer program "Math Keys:...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Great Designs

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this measuring worksheet, students use a centimeter ruler to measure the perimeter of 3 figures. They then draw 4 shapes in the grid on the page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student observes and measures the variability in the length of the forearm and the length of the foot and to test a common belief that the length of the foot is equal to the length of the forearm.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimation and Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Find the Side of the Square

For Students 6th - 8th
In this square worksheet, students find the length of one side of a square when given the perimeter.  This two-page worksheet contains 5 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Relating to Metric Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars study metric measurements in the sport of track. For this metric measurement lesson, students watch a video clip to help them understand the different starting points for a track race. Young scholars discuss the size of a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Systems: Lengths and Dot Products

For Students Higher Ed
In this dot product learning exercise, students explore the multiplication of vectors. This two-page learning exercise contains explanations, examples, and approximately ten problems.

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