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Worksheet
Curated OER

Trace the Different Shape

For Students Pre-K - K
In this geometry worksheet, students trace the shape that is different in each row. There are a number of different shapes to identify on the sheet and then, color each one.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Metrics 2 Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mathematics terminology worksheet, students identify and locate various terms related to measurement and the metric system. There are nine words to locate in the puzzle.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Metrics Vocab Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mathematics terminology worksheet, students identify and locate various terms related to measurement and the metric system. There are ten words located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sort It Out and Match It Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify objects that are the same shape and size. They compare and contrast attributes of two-and three-dimensional objects using appropriate vocabulary. Pupils justify an extension of a geometric pattern to explain what was...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Patterns and Relationships

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore three-dimensional figures. As a class, they discuss the characteristics of various three-dimensional figures. In groups, 5th graders write riddles describing the geometric shape. Partners read each other's...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Surface Area and Volume of a Cube

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore finding the surface area and volume of cubes and cylinders. They construct similar three-dimensional figures from a two-dimensional drawing. Students derive the formula for volume and surface area through examination...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Elements of Art

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore three topics of elements of art in this seven lessons unit. An overview of light, space, figure, ground, pattern, balance and symmetry are presented in this unit.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Elementary Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.
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Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Faq, Geometric Figures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page brings you to a table of contents of three-dimensional figures. Selecting a figure will bring you to a page defining and illustrating the figure with applicable formulas listed.
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Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: High School Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using an engaging approach, this lesson plan requires students to record the volume of cylinders as a function of the radius. Students will construct and measure the volume of several cylinders and then begin comparing these shapes.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining the Surface Area of Cones and Cylinders

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a problem involving cones or cylinders, the student will find the surface area using appropriate units of measure.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining the Volume of Cones and Cylinders

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a problem involving cones or cylinders, the student will find the volume using appropriate units of measure.
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Website
Other

History of Recording Technology: Edison's Invention of the Phonograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through the pages on this site to read about Edison's development of the phonograph as well as a discussion of Edison's rivals who were seeking to develop a similar product. Read about the changes in the ways to record sound as the...
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Unit Plan
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Solid Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to solid geometry. The mathematics resource provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Searching Solid Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Lesson introducing the basic three-dimensional shapes (sphere, cylinder, cone, cube). Common items with those shapes are hidden on the playground for learners to find and photograph. Pictures are then used to create a photostory....
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Solid Shapes

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Explore the world of solid shapes in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, interactive examples, and interesting practice questions that help with understanding.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: 3 D Shapes

For Students 1st - 8th Standards
Introduces the concept of 3D shapes by learning the definition, types, properties, and three dimensions. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving a few interactive questions at the end of the page.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Cylinder

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini-lesson takes a look at the definition and shape of a cylinder, cylinder formula, cylinder volume, and cylinder surface area. Try your hand at the cylinder surface area calculator and interactive questions for better understanding.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Archimedes of Syracuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Texas A&M University. Archimedes contribution to finding the exact value of pi is discussed in this biography of Archimedes.
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is a cylinder? Find a definition, example images, and formulas for determining the volume and surface area of a cylinder if given the radius of the base and the height.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Building Columns

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore different types of supports and the forces that act upon them. Investigate the best design of a column, including the role that size and dimensions play on its load capacity.
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Activity
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Areas De Cuerpos Geometricos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In Spanish. Interactive resources and activities that could be used in the classroom either as an introduction or review to a unit dealing with the area of three dimensional figures.
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Activity
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Simple Machines

For Students 6th - 8th
Information on all six simple machines, nicely presented with extra information available for all. Other sources available. Do "Try This Demonstration."