Virginia Department of Education
Out of the Box
There's no need to think outside the box for this one! Scholars measure the length, width, and height of various boxes. Results help develop the formulas for the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms.
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Vocabulary and Concept Development: EDI
The roots metro/meter and therm are the focus of a vocabulary building presentation that includes concise definitions, color-coded examples, and opportunities for guided and independent practice. Part of a series of roots and affixes...
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Developing Formulas for Circles and Regular Polygons
Formulas and procedures for finding the area and circumference are not provided on this handout, so it will be best used as a practice of already-acquired skills. It is a well-rounded assignment, however, as it includes diagrams,...
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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
For this measurement worksheet, 1st graders use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area of the six different rectangles pictured on the worksheet.
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Pick's Theorem
In this Pick's Theorem worksheet, students solve and graph 6 different problems that include using Pick's Theorem to solve. First, they use Pick's Theorem to determine the area of the shapes given as well as their own shapes drawn. Then,...
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Box-and-Whisker Plots
Eighth graders measure in feet and inches and convert to explore the relationship between the converted measurements. In this measurement lesson, 8th graders use the whisker and box plot to represent the measurement of a cat. ...
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Finding the Area Under A Curve with Random Probability
Students explore the concept of area under a curve. In this area under a curve lesson, students find the area under a curve using the Monte Carlo method using random points and probability. Students calculate the area under the same...
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Transformations and Rotations
Students define and identify transformation and rotation. In this geometry lesson, students define rotations as congruence or isometry. They find the coordinates of an image and pre-image.
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Area and Perimeter Relationships
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter. After discovering the definition of perimeter, 6th graders work together to create designs for a flower bed. They observe that the perimeter remains constant even...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheets (I)
In this online math worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (F)
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of compound shapes containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (I)
In this area and perimeter instructional activity, students find the area and perimeter of compound shapes containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (A)
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of compound shapes containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (H)
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of compound shapes containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes (H)
In this area and perimeter activity, students find the area and perimeter of various shapes with numbers containing decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids (A)
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of trapezoids containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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How Much Do I Need to Buy?
In this perimeter worksheet, students solve five problems in which they calculate how much floor molding they need to buy for a living room. Students use the provided grid to draw the plan.
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
In this area and perimeter learning exercise, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles whose sides are three digit numbers with decimals. Students complete 6 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Trapezoid Prisms (D)
In this trapezoid prism worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of the trapezoid prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Parallelogram Prisms (A)
In this volume and surface area learning exercise, students find the volume and surface area of parallelogram prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Parallelogram Prisms (B)
In this volume and surface area worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of parallelogram prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Measurement Investigations 2
Students complete a number of practical measuring investigations, with an emphasis on accuracy of measuring and communication of their findings. They examine how to measure by first becoming aware of the physical attributes of objects...
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Perimeter of Triangles and Rectangles
Fifth graders study perimeter. In this math lesson, 5th graders use Cheerios to find the perimeter of various polygons. Students discuss how to figure the perimeter of triangles, squares and rectangles.