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Drawing with Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders combine different shapes to create an image.  In this geometry lesson, 1st graders utilize squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, and arc to draw a picture.  Students share their creation with their class through an oral...
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Geometry: Shapes-Squares, Rectangles and Triangles

For Students 4th - 6th
In this geometry learning exercise, students distinguish which of eight shapes are squares, rectangles and/or triangles. Students write the name of each shape on the lines provided.
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Recognizing Three Dimensional Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
In this 3D shape learning exercise, students review the names of 4 shapes on page one and color each shape a specific color to match the key on page two.
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Shapes And Colors

For Teachers K
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Size, Shape, and Color

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate that they can identify simple geometric shapes and compare them by color and size accordingly: by the main shapes, sizes, and color. They comprehend the names of the sizes, shapes and colors in the target language.
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Recognize Triangles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this shapes worksheet, students are asked to "colour" all of the triangles they find on the page. There are 10 shapes on the page and 4 are triangles. The second page contains suggestions for teachers on activities with 2-D shapes.
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Recognize Prisms

For Students 1st - 5th
In this shapes worksheet, students analyze 5 shapes and circle the ones that are prisms. Then, in the box provided, they write down the names of some prisms they have found. The answers are on the second page.
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Line, Shape, and Texture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to various types of artwork by various artists. In groups, they identify the lines and shapes used by the artist to create a specific texture. They write a paper of their observations and discuss them as a class.
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Sort Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sorting shapes learning exercise, students learn to recognize shapes within word problems and then sort them according to their characteristics. Students solve six word problems.
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Math Readiness: Shapes

For Students K - 1st
In this recognizing shapes worksheet, learners trace and copy the circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and follow directions to color only the triangles and squares. Students provide 25 answers.
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Christmas Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
For this recognizing shapes worksheet, students trace a rectangle, circle, triangle, square, heart, and moon. Students trace 6 shapes.
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Talking About Your Name in Math Terms

For Teachers K - 12th
Add imagination and creativity to your math lesson plan. Young mathematicians investigate ways to express their names in mathematical terms. For instance, they can count the number of letters, analyze the geometric shapes of the letters,...
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Circles, Squares, Triangles and Rectangles In Our World

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Here is an engaging geometry lesson plan which has students identify the properties of shapes and cut shapes out of magazines. They make cookies using cookie cutters in various shapes.
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Origami Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Origami is an excellent way to combine Japanese culture, art, and geometric shapes into one engaging instructional activity! Scholars begin by listening to the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and learn the origin of the...
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Recognizing Shapes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this shape recognition instructional activity, students complete 6 multiple choice problems, identifying shapes, telling what things are shaped like and which objects are specifically named shapes.
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Recognize Area Word Problems - Independent Practice Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
If a rectangle has three columns and four rows, how many squares does it have inside? Learners draw 10 rectangles based on specified rows and columns, counting the number of resulting squares. Keep in mind you may want to explain that...
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2D and 3D Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Have your class use online activities to recognize the names and properties of 2D and 3D shapes. They will listen to their teacher describe a mystery shape and try to guess it. Additionally they will watch clips online about a 2D shape...
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That's So Square

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students familiarize themselves with the three most common geometric shapes: circles, triangles and parallelograms. They sketch, sort, and name the shapes.
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Fun with Shapes!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Use these lesson plans to teach shapes in creative, hands-on ways!
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Find the Letters

For Students Pre-K - K
It's an alphabet treasure hunt in this beginning spelling activity. Learners examine eight jumbled letters inside a picture of a dog, circling the letters in the word dog. Then, they do the same for the word hat. An advantage to this...
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Shapes

For Teachers All
Pupils identify five basic shapes. They participate in a hands-on activity in which they work with the different shapes. They name the characteristics that accompany each shape.
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Using R&R to Teach Mathematics

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create a shape garden. In this polygons lesson, 2nd graders practice making shapes using a geoboard and read the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns.  Students also design a shape garden using construction paper.
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Obtuse Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize and identify geometric shapes, work with manipulatives to reinforce understanding, and create polygons with various angles to display their knowledge of the different types of angles.
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Discovering Art - Scott Gallery: Shape

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study geometric, naturalistic, and abstract shapes in art. They review the names of shapes and name them in the portrait, Breakfast in Bed by Mary Cassatt. They simulate a baby as in the portrait and discuss the shapes. They...