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Peter's Second String

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine the maximum area and range of areas of a rectangle with a given perimeter. They discuss a word problem involving perimeter and area as a class, investigate the word problem using a piece of string, and in small...
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Area of Compound Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this compound shapes worksheet, learners solve 40 problems in which the area and perimeter of compound shapes is calculated. There are instructions and examples on this page, which is intended to be used on-line, but can be completed...
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Teachers Network

A World of Symmetry: Math-Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Define and identify the three basic forms of symmetry translation, rotation, and glides with your class. They cut out and arrange paper pattern blocks to illustrate symmetry, create a Cartesian graph, and design a rug with a symmetrical...
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Areas of Irregular Figures

For Students 4th - 5th
In this calculation of area worksheet, students solve 3 problems in which areas of irregular figures are determined. The examples show the formula and method.
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Geometry: Calculating Perimeters

For Students 4th - 7th
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the perimeters to the eight shapes shown. Students write their answers on the lines provided.
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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this math worksheet, students find the area of 6 rectangles. Although the title indicates otherwise, students are not asked to calculate perimeters. There is no instruction on the page.
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Balobbyland City Planners

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a mini city using proportions that fit a model human they construct using tin foil. They plan the city including a library, sports arena, living spaces, parks and businesses. When constructing the paper buildings, they...
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Perimeter and Area 2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this calculating perimeter activity, students use their problem solving skills and the information provided to find the perimeter of 6 squares and rectangles.
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume

For Students 5th - 6th
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students complete 6 different activities to determine area, perimeter, or volume of a figure.
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume

For Students 5th - 7th
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students calculate to find the area, perimeter, or volume of the various figures. Students complete 30 problems.
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Area of Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
In this geometry instructional activity, learners find the area of squares, rectangles, and non traditional shapes. Students complete 5 problems on this instructional activity. 
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Geometry: Area

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students visit various websites to calculate the area of circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms. They explore math problems and play interactive games dealing with geometry.
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The Area of a Triangle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area of a triangle worksheet, students solve 30 problems in which the area of triangles are calculated. There is instruction on the page. This is intended for on-line use but can be done on paper.
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Help math learners discover how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers. They will explore visual examples of the operations. They also practice solving problems that their instructor models.
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Area of Triangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of 4 triangles, writing answers in rectangles beneath each triangle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Area of Triangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area of triangles worksheet, students calculate the area of 4 given triangles, writing the answers in rectangles beneath each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Acoustical Ceiling

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate acoustical ceilings.  In this acoustical ceilings lesson, students construct a blueprint for an acoustical ceiling.  Students use area and perimeter of rectangles to construct their blueprint.  Students determine the...
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Money Math

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore a story about a room decoration activity to learn about measurements and area. In this measurement lesson, students listen to a story about a boy who is redecorating his bedroom. Students discuss the story and work in...
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Area of Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students read an informative chart about how to find the area of quadrilaterals. Students then answer 6 questions in which the area of quadrilaterals is calculated.
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Geometric Figures

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars compare, classify and calculate the area of geometric figures such as rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
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Yummy Math

How Much Wrapping Paper Can You Save?

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Give the ultimate gift this holiday season: Christmas-themed math skills! Young gift givers calculate the amount of wrapping paper that should be used for a particular wrapping method.
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Exploring Area

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of area using the geometry of selected objects. The laboratory for this experience is the classroom. The lesson focuses upon the objects that have four sides like squares and rectangles.
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.
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University of Houston

Volume for Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Upper graders define perimeter and area of a rectangle, estimate numbers of cubes and determine the maximum amount that will fit in a given space. In this math activity, pupils complete related worksheet, build prisms and find volume and...