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Scaling Up a Photograph
Learners practice calculating dimensions of rectangles in a photograph activity. In this rectangle dimensions lesson, students complete the 'Making a Photographic Enlargement handout and watch a video about scaling up photographs....
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Length/Width of a Rectangle
In this length and width worksheet, middle schoolers find either the length or width of a rectangle with the area and other known measurement given. Students complete 4 problems.
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Find the Side of the Square
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.
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Name the Shaded Region
In this shaded region worksheet, learners read a Venn Diagram and name the designated shaded region. This two-page worksheet contains 4 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Fraction Patterns Worksheet
For this fractions and patterns worksheet, students make patterns of parallelograms and trapezoids using pattern blocks. Students complete 6 problems.
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Count to 3
In this counting to 3 worksheet, students count rectangles and circles up to the number 3. Students complete 2 problems where they count shapes on this worksheet.
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Geometry
In this geometry/math worksheet, learners name eight shapes by circling the name that best describes it. Students select the correct answer from 4 choices.
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Perimeter and Area
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students find the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Area of Rectangles
In this area instructional activity, students find the area of rectangles that are represented by square units. Students complete 6 problems on 10 pages.
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Best lesson in the whole world!
Learners study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Learners use a number of different prompts to...
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Area and dimensions
Sixth graders study the concepts of area and dimensions. In this area and dimensions lesson, 6th graders work in pairs to complete the handout included that illustrates ways to represent various numbers. Students also determine what...
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2D Shape Sheet Parallelograms
In this identifying parallelograms worksheet, students look at the colorful shapes and identify the ones that have two pairs of parallel lines.
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2D Shape Sheet Squares
In this squares activity, students can either count the squares or cut the squares on this sheet. Students cut or count 15 squares.
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You Can Count on Squares!
Fourth graders engage in and explore to develop mathematical, specifically algebraic, ideas. Although the tasks are built around measurement, they are algebraic to the extent that they require 'formulae' to be derived form the geometric...
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Placing Plates
Second graders investigate the task of making a large hexagonal plate by putting together smaller ones. The lesson has detailed example problems for the teacher to use during direct instruction. The manipulative activities strengthen the...
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Rhombi
Learners examine the rhombi or diamond shape and compare it to the square. Students are challenged to create as many flat rhombus shapes as possible and develop a definition for the rhombus shape in 20 minutes while working in teams of...
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Square Pegs in Round Holes
Sixth graders problem solve the square peg in the round whole problem by applying knowledge of the formulas for the areas of the circle and the square. They decide on a problem solving strategy based on logical reasoning.
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Sharing Brownies: Fractions That Represent a Fair Share
Elementary graders discover the concept of fractional pieces of a whole. They investigate the meanings of fractions in everyday life and why they are used. Pupils divide brownies amongst each other to demonstrate the use of fractions...
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Sphere Dressing
Geometric design makes a fashion statement! Challenge learners to design a hat to fit a Styrofoam model. Specifications are clear and pupils use concepts related to three-dimensional objects including volume of irregular shapes and...
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Elastic Band Shapes
Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)
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What Does It Take?
First graders study the attributes of circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. They sort shapes that are the same and those that are different into groups.
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Area graphics for 7th graders
Students randomly select dimensions for three geometric shapes (square, right triangle and circle). From the graphs they compare and contrast the graphical results of each shape.
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How Much Grass Should I Buy?
Students examine a variety of real life situations in which they must access information, select an appropriate formula, and calculate an answer. A rectangular piece of grass provides an opportunity for the exploration of this lesson.