MathMovesU
Practice: Measuring Angles and Using a Protractor and More!
Four fabulous worksheets are included in this resource, all having to do with the measurement of angles. On the first, anglers will use a protractor to determine the degrees of 10 different angles. An arc is drawn on each. On the second,...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Area of a Triangle
Even though there is a wide variety of different triangles in the world, knowing a single equation allows us to find the area of each and every one of them. Follow along with this step-by-step presentation as Zoe clearly models how to...
Curated OER
Acute Triangles
Learners study acute triangles. They measure angles using a protractor, then classify the triangles as either right, obtuse, or acute. Everyone creates a design for a Navajo rug using only acute triangles.
University of Exeter
Angles and Turns
Junior geometers investigate the concepts of angles and turns using straws to perform a hands on activity. This is helpful for kinesthetic learners who have a hard time with mathematics. The lesson includes the dialogue to be used during...
Illustrative Mathematics
Are These Right?
Is that a right triangle or a wrong triangle? Young mathematicians look at eleven different shapes and use a measuring tool of their choice to determine which triangles have right angles. Consider cutting out sets of the shapes to...
Curated OER
Solving Problems with Angles
Upper elementary math whizzes complete word problems having to do with measurements of angles. They complete 10 multiple choice problems.
Curated OER
Study Buddies: Classifying Triangles
In this math worksheet, young scholars analyze an informative chart about the measurement and angles of equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles. Students then answer 5 questions about classifying triangles.
McGraw Hill
Triangles
After reviewing characteristics of seven types of triangles, young geometers discover how to find the missing angle of a triangle. Then, they practice identifying triangles, find missing angles, and find missing side lengths of similar...
Virginia Department of Education
Classifying Angles
Don't be obtuse, this geometry unit is the just the right resource for educating the acute young minds in your class. From classifying and measuring angles, to determining the congruence of shapes, this resource covers a wide range of...
Curated OER
Toothpick Triangles
Students draw a chart (included in the lesson) to use with their investigation. They review terminology of triangles and receive toothpicks to use in the lesson. Beginning with three toothpicks, students form a triangle. They complete...
National Security Agency
Classifying Triangles
Building on young mathematicians' prior knowledge of three-sided shapes, this activity series explores the defining characteristics of different types of triangles. Starting with a shared reading of the children's book The Greedy...
Curated OER
Types of Triangles
Young math whizzes solve four problems in which a triangle with labeled angle measurements is analyzed. They mark if each triangle is acute, right, or obtuse.
Curated OER
Identifying Angles
Students identify names of angles. They use a large clock to demonstrate angles using certain times of day. Given a geoboard, students create figures with acute, right, and obtuse angles.
Curated OER
The Greedy Triangle-Intro to Geometric Shapes
In this geometry lesson, learners read The Greedy Triangle and use geoboards to construct geometric shapes. They identify the number of sides and angles each shape has.
Curated OER
Learning About Triangles
Upper graders label four triangles and fill in the labels correctly. They draw three original triangles and answer the questions about them.
Curated OER
Classify Triangles
Here is a classifying triangles practice activity in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
Curated OER
Hands On: Construct Triangles and Rectangles
In this congruent triangles and rectangles learning exercise, students solve 6 word problems where they identify whether triangles and rectangles are congruent, and construct triangles. Students must explain their reasoning and prove...
Curated OER
Right Triangles
Learners classify triangles and make connections regarding angle measurements and attributes of acute, right, and obtuse triangles. They listen to teacher define and explain triangles. Everyone imagines a place where a broken wing for a...
Curated OER
Basic Right Triangles
Elementary schoolers examine the attributes of triangles. In this triangle lesson, learners compare regular triangles and right triangles. They explore vertices and angles and investigate obtuse and acute angles. Pupils draw multiple...
Curated OER
Sum of Angles on a Triangle
Use this lesson for a basic review of angles. While the activities discussed are outlined, there are no materials provided to make implementation possible. When using this resource, it is necessary to create worksheets and other...
Curated OER
How Tall is that Tree?
Students use their feet to measure distance between themselves and a tree trunk. In this distance lesson, students use the number of steps, and string to measure distances and height of the tree. Students can get the tree height when...
Curated OER
Shapes and Angles
Are your geometry whizzes learning about angles and shapes? This online worksheet gives 10 multiple choice questions based on images and word problems. Concepts include deducting angle degree, classifying shapes, and identifying angle...
Curated OER
Identify Triangles
In thins triangles review instructional activity, students examine 3 triangles and their measurements. Students classify them as acute, right, obtuse, equilateral, isosceles, or scalene.
Arizona Department of Education
Area and Perimeter of Regular and Irregular Polygons
Extend young mathematicians' understanding of area with a geometry lesson on trapezoids. Building on their prior knowledge of rectangles and triangles, students learn how to calculate the area of trapezoids and other irregular...