Math Mammoth
Triangles
A six-page packet walks, or bends learners through angles that combine to create triangles. Definitions are given for right triangles, obtuse and acute triangles. They draw angles according to directions, using a protractor to meet the...
Math Mammoth
Circles
Your class examines a series of shapes and discusses how we know that they are not circles. In this way, you begin to acquaint them with the properties and parts of this geometric figure. Then, teach them how to use a protractor to...
Curated OER
Minimum and Maximum Perimeter
Pupils practice a variety of strategies with varying numbers of tiles to form shapes and then find the minimum and maximum perimeter for each one. Each group is assigned a different area to build either with square tiles or a geoboard....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Is It a Triangle?
Students explore the concept of triangle inequalities. In this triangle inequality lesson plan, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths. Students use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle inequalities. Students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Trapezoids: What's Equal or Right About Them?
Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids. In this trapezoids instructional activity, students identify legs and bases of a trapezoid. Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right trapezoids. ...