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It's a Ball, It's a Sphere ... No, It's a Dodecahedron
Third graders construct a dodecahedron that displays facts about two and three-dimensional figures. They use a pattern to construct a dodecahedron after writing facts about geometry onto each of the figure's twelve faces.
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Area and Perimeter
Young scholars discover and apply the formula for the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. They draw the shapes on graph paper and create tables that include their information.
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Relationships in Geometry
Young scholars show the correlation between quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles and squares.
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Shapes Are Everywhere
Third graders explore pattern blocks noticing their similarities and differences and share their observations with others. They classify shapes by discussing sides and angles and combine pieces to make new shapes.
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Area
Students examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable students to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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Centimeter Dot Paper
In this centimeter dot paper worksheet, students follow teacher given directions in its use. There are no questions of directions given with the page.
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems
Students practice using visuals to solve math problems. In this math manipulative lesson, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Students gain points based on...
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Measurements Around the Classroom
Third graders practice measuring items by examining classroom objects. In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders utilize measuring tools to find the weight, time, length or temperature of specific classroom items. Students predict the...
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Math: "Scales"
Third graders investigate ratios and rates. In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders identify equal ratios and rate and test for proportionality. This lesson is created to be use in conjunctions with a particular textbook,...
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Calculate Area Using Shaded Grids
In this area worksheet, students calculate area of shapes using shaded grids, writing answers in cube units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Identifying Shapes
In this shape identification worksheet, students identify shapes as circles, triangles, squares or rectangles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Naming Shapes
In this naming shapes worksheet, students write the name of given shapes, then write why they named shapes as they did. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Acute, Right or Obtuse
In this angles learning exercise, learners solve 4 problems in which angles are analyzed and classified as acute, obtuse, or right. No examples are provided.
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Classifying Angles: Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal to 90 Degrees?
In this angles worksheet, students analyze four angles. For each angle, students decide if it is greater, less than, or equal to a right angle. Students check the correct box.
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Classify and Measure the Angles
In this angles activity, students classify and measure 2 given angles, using a compass to determine the angle within 5 degrees. Worksheet is part of a resource directory site with links to many additional activities.
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Geometry: Shapes
In this geometry/shapes worksheet, learners select the shape in a row that is similar to a shape that begins the row, 4 rows total.
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Congruent Figures
In this congruent figure worksheet, students select the shape in a row that is congruent with the shape that begins that row, 4 rows total.
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Geometry - Congruent Figures
In this geometry worksheet, students see two congruent figures. They match the corresponding parts by writing their labels in the 3 boxes at the bottom of the page.
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Pattern Block Activities
Young scholars practice various math skills by using manipulative activities. In this math manipulative lesson, students sort shapes, build hexagons, and build shapes using manipulatives. These activities would be great for parent ed...
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Top of the Heap Brain Teaser
In this brain teaser worksheet, students color and cut out the large squares to use for the puzzle. Students assemble their squares to create the pattern and give directions.
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Describing Lines
In this geometry worksheet, 3rd graders examine 4 lines. They label the horizontal line, the vertical line, and the set of parallel lines.
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Put It Together
In this visual thinking worksheet, students solve 3 problems in which an intricate block design is copied on a blank grid. The directions could be confusing to students on this page.
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Symbol Search
For this visual thinking worksheet, students analyze 50 different symbols in a grid. Students must find 10 specific symbols in the puzzle and color or circle them.
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Geometry Puzzle
In this geometry puzzle worksheet, learners identify and complete a puzzle that includes 7 different geometrical shapes. They identify and name each shape listed at the bottom. Then, students label every shape in the puzzle with the...