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A Cylinder and Its Net

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students sketch the nets for given polygons and cylinders. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the measurements that correspond with prisms, cones and cylinders. they identify parts of three-dimensional shapes.
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Camping with a Triangular Prism and Its Net

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners differentiate triangular prisms from other prisms using nets. In this geometry instructional activity, students define the properties of a triangular prism and its symmetry. They build a triangular prism moving lines around.
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Pyramids on Parade/Nets

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students sketch the shape of three dimensional pyramids using nets. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate a pyramid from other three dimensional shape. They define the attributes of pyramids.
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Optimization For Breakfast

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Pupils identify he proportion of a cereal box. In this algebra lesson, students define the relationship between patterns, functions and relations. They model their understanding using the cereal box.
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson plan, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of...
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Getting Familiar with Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals.
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Populations Lab - Exponential Graphing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the application of populations that exists in one's everyday environment, in order to develop an understanding of how mathematics is a key component in the understanding of population dynamics.
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Medieval Castles

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a scale model of a medieval castle and its surroundings including the following items: castle, moat, bailey, drawbridge, turrets, dungeon, grounds, and outer walls. A perfect lesson for those kids who are fascinated...
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Shadows

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students measure shadows at different times of the day to determine when a shadow casts its longest and shortest shadows.
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Understanding Cloud Formation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners view a demonstration that simulates cloud formation. They read a poem about clouds, participate in a class demonstration using warm water and ice and write a paragraph summarizing their observations.
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Car Maze competition

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use graphs to calibrate an RCX car. They must then program the car to traverse a maze using their calibrations
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of a random shape on a grid. Students develop a better understanding of the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of shapes.
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Measuring and Comparing Mass With a Balance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and demonstrate measuring and comparing mass using a balance. They discuss the definition of mass and the units of measurement used, observe how a balance is used, and with a partner balance the baskets of the...
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Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are introduced to the basics of Geometry. Using cutout shapes, they identify whether they are polygons by using the properties of polygons. They practice drawing shapes they are going to be using on an everyday basis and...
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Guess Your Best

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss situations when it is useful to know exact weight of object as opposed to estimated weight, estimate weight of various items, weigh them on scale using ounces and pounds, and compare their weights on Guess Your Best...
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Shadows

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students conduct an experiment. In this shadows lesson, students record the height of a meter stick. Students then cast shadows and record their length. Students compare the length of the shadow with the actual height of the meter stick.
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Angles and Parallel Lines

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the interior and exterior angles of parallel lines cut by a transversal. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Twenty-Five Measures of the Angles of a Triangle Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this triangle worksheet, students calculate the measures of the angles or the sums of the measures of the angles in twenty-five triangle problems and hands-on activities.  The solutions are provided.
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Creating a "Concrete" Spreadsheet

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a spreadsheet that calculate the amount of concrete needed to pour various concrete forms.
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Cooking a Few of my Favorite Things

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders publish a class cookbook of their own recipes. They explore the nutritional value of foods, calculate the measurements, and prepare a healthy recipe for the class.
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My Test Book: Geometry Skills 2

For Students 5th - 7th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding geometry skills. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Measurement Mania

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders get many opportunities to practice their measurement skills.
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Dino Hunt

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars use the Internet to gather information about dinosaurs. They practice navagating through the different websites. They also practice listening to directions and also explore how to fill out a KWL chart.

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