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San Diego Architecture
Eighth graders study the cultural and architectural history of San Diego. After study they create a design of a home based of features from historical and modern homes found in their research.
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Pythagorean Theorem Spreadsheet
Studetns use a spreadsheet to organize data on the sides of a triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem and the If then spreadsheet function to decide whether the three sides determine a right triangle. Middle schoolers work...
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Adding Polynomials with Algebra Tiles
Students practice adding polynomials using algebra tiles. Students view a PowerPoint presentation in which they are introduced to the concept of modeling polynomials using a scaled down version of algebra tiles. Students walk through...
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Area And Perimeter Powerpoint
Students engage in a study using technology in order to attempt the comprehension of using perimeter and area. They use powerpoint to solve different problems. This helps to keep learners engaged in the process of practice and...
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Using Excel to Draw a Best Fit Line
Middle schoolers create line graphs for given data in Microsoft Excel. Students follow step by step instructions on how to create their graph, including how to create a trend line. Middle schoolers print graphs without trend lines and...
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Mother Nature Pattern Maker
Students in a teacher education program enhance their awareness of patterns. They discover how to support their students in developing this skill in mathematical terms. They role play the role of a K-2 student and collect images from...
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Geometric Solids
Students identify and create simple geometric shapes and describe simple spatial relationships. Through discussion, hands-on activities and show and tell, they identify geometric solids in real life and create graphs of commonly found...
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Design-a-Lesson-Packaging a Product
Students in a teacher education class address consumer related issues involving packaging. Using volume, surface area and graphs, they create a package for a given volume of a product. They design modifications for this lesson and to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Cross Sections and Nets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students two ways to represent three dimensions in two dimensions: cross-sections and nets. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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Teach Net: Brain Binders
Brain binders are great teacher sources for problem solving and critical thinking with geometry. Students fold sheets of paper to create solid colors on each side. Various levels are included starting with two folds through five folds.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Lines, Rays, and Angles
This fourth-grade geometry lesson teaches the definitions for a line, ray, angle, acute angle, right angle, and obtuse angle. We also study how the size of the angle is ONLY determined by how much it has "opened" as compared to the whole...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Perimeter
This video geometry lesson [6:14] explains the concept of perimeter and has varied exercises for students to practice.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Line Symmetry
Geometry lesson on line symmetry with practice exercises.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Equilateral, Isosceles, and Scalene Triangles
This geometry lesson defines equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles, and has a variety of exercises, including drawing exercises.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Measuring Angles With a Protractor
This geometry lesson and video explain angle measure, how to measure angles with a protractor, and has varied exercises for the students.
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Academic Info: Mathematics Gateway
This site provides a comprehensive index and general directory to math sites that will help students in the study of circles.