Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Area/Perimeter Through Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore area and perimeter through coordinate geometry using student literature, hands-on manipulatives, and the Internet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use computer applets to demonstrate three dimensional coordinate planes. In this coordinate planes lesson plan, students play a coordinate game and a maze game.
Worksheet
Curated OER

1st Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this geometry worksheet, students choose the multiple choice answer to 15 questions involving several different elements of geometry.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Coordinates on a Grid

For Students 3rd
In this finding coordinates on a grid activity, 3rd graders write the name of the shape that corresponds to eight given coordinates.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shapes and Coordinates

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this shapes and coordinates worksheet, students identify the shapes that are located and given coordinates on graphs. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Vocabulary Multiple Choice Words Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary activity, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Vocabulary Antonyms and Synonyms Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students write antonyms and synonyms for math vocabulary words. Students write antonyms and synonyms for 15 words.
Worksheet
Scholastic

Escape from Antcatraz

For Students 1st - 3rd
An incarcerated ant needs help escaping from Antcatraz. Primary graders abet his escape by creating a path through the anthill to freedom.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Line 'Em Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students find coordinate points on a grid and create a line graph with those points. This instructional activity should ideally be used during a unit on various types of graphs. They make and use coordinate systems to specify locations...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Melissa's Garden

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, learners identify the location of pictures on a coordinate plane. They write some answers as an ordered pair. They read ordered pairs and identify the picture at a specified location. Six problems are on a page....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Visualizing Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders represent multiplication of a two-digit number by a two-digit number as the area of a rectangle with dimensions of the two factors. They find patterns for the number of different base ten blocks in a rectangle representing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transformations-Shapes on the Move

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine transformations. In this math lesson plan, students view and describe flips, slides, and turns. Students practice making transformations with shapes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

From Where to Where?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students find locations based upon their latitude and longitude coordinates. In this latitude and longitude lesson, students locate points on a grid and learn how to use an astrolabe.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Treasure Map

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Does the falling tree make a sound if no one if there to hear it? (or communication via encryption)

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars explore encryption. They discuss the importance of cryptography in our daily lives. Students use games and cryptography to discover transformational geometry and modulo systems. They design their own encryption puzzles...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars learn and review basic geometric terms, definitions, and theory, including regular polygons, lines, angles, points, etc. They make a tessellating stamp and create a repeating work of art.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. For this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

This is to That

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils look at ratio, what it means for numbers or objects to be in a given ratio, and how ratios and fractions are related. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Houses

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cross Country Adventure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice measurement and geography in this lesson. They build a Lego vehicle using an RCX. They predict how many seconds it will take their vehicle to reach a specific state on the United States of America map that each group of...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will participate in several activities that will build their knowledge of coordinates graphing. Students will use ordered pairs to locate points on a grid. Students will also relate coordinate graphing to the real world through...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families

For Students 2nd - 8th
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Activity
Other

Worksheet Works: Coordinate Picture Graphing

For Students 2nd - 4th
Generate a worksheet for practice in how to plot coordinate pairs as you copy an image. Choose an image, the type of grid, the number of quadrants, and the layout, then download your worksheet in PDF format.
Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Plane Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Lesson plans on how to incorporate plane geometry into an elementary classroom. Activities are hands-on, use manipulatives, and incorporate real world experiences.