Students experience how to illustrate some of the many connections between number and geometry. Through this 2-3 day focus on square numbers and triangular numbers, students make connections among mathematical topics.

Third graders discover elements in visual art. In this visual art lesson, 3rd graders explore the use of line, shape, and color in visual art. After reviewing works of art, students create unique art pieces. Technology resources provided.

Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals activity, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...

Fourth graders use computer drawing tools to create a house of geometric shapes.

Second graders identify different polygons and their attributes. In this geometry instructional activity, 2nd graders get to know polygons by studying the vocabulary and finding polygons in their classroom. They create these shapes and...

Students differentiate between similar and congruent polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students define the theorems and reasons for polygons similarity and congruence. They are given pictures and patterns to differentiate and...

In this brain teaser worksheet, students color and cut out the large squares to use for the puzzle. Students assemble their squares to create the pattern and give directions.

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.

Students participate in a variety of activities to become familiar with the Navajo Indians. In this Díne (Navajo) Native American tribe lesson, students understand where the Navajo tribe lived and find them on a map. Students discuss the...

This instructional activity introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals. They develop a sense of infinity, self-similarity and recursion and

Students in second grade are paired with fifth grade computer research buddies. They observe the characteristics of caterpillars, and identify the four stages of the caterpillar to butterfly life cycle. They graph the number of...

Students listen to the book Mouse Shapes and identify the shapes in the book as it is being read. In this shapes lesson, students identify the shapes in the book, and then play with cut out shapes that they can hold in their hands.

Fifth graders explore basic geometric terms. Pupils draw a physical picture of a scene that illustrates at least five geometric terms. Partners exchange drawings and locate the illustration of geometric terms in the drawing.

First graders analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They analyze characteristics of geometric shapes and determine the defining attributes of a circle,...

Young scholars explore the concept of irregular fractals. In this irregular fractals lesson, students discuss how to find fractal dimensions through teacher led discussion. Young scholars calculate fractal dimensions of various fractals.

Students investigate the concept of symmetry by using various examples and performing independent practice with scaffolding provided by the teacher. They review reflection symmetry and cover the new rotation symmetry using manipuatives.

Sixth graders determine the number of triangles in the Star of David.

Fifth graders listen to "Grandfather Tang's Story" and use tangram pieces to create animals described by the main character.

Identify the patterns using addition, subtraction, and geometry to solve the puzzle and crack Hacker's code.

In this activity the student will identify number patterns formed in Pascal's triangle when coloring remainders.

Cookie Monster is Gobble in Lord of the Crumbs! Hone those executive functioning skills by practicing patience and strategies when you have to wait for something. Stop and think about what comes next in patterns and sort objects by color.

At this site see if you can solve the "Diamond 16" puzzle. Change the patterns to create ordinary or color exchange symmetry. This is just one of several challenging puzzles at this site. Links to similar puzzles and games.

Test your logic, polygon properties, and pattern recognition skills working on this challenge. Solution included.