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Investigating Polygons
In this math worksheet, students read information about 6 types of polygons and their sides and angles. Students then answer 5 questions about the geometric figures.
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Naming Shapes
In this shapes activity, students name a set of 4 shapes, then write why they named them as they did. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Naming Shapes and Figures
In this shapes and figures worksheet, learners name shape and figures, then write why they named it as such. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Learning about Shapes with Tangrams and the Net
Students use tangrams, student literature, and Websites to explore shapes.
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Identifying Shapes: Cubes, Triangles, Cones and Spheres
In this identifying shapes worksheet, students tell which shapes in sets are named, choosing from cube, triangle, cone or sphere. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Triangular-prism Net
In this math worksheet, students create a model of a triangular prism by cutting the pattern and folding on the lines. There is no picture of the finished product.
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Calculate the Perimeter
In this geometry skills worksheet, students solve 4 problems that require them to calculate the perimeter of 4 geometric shapes.
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Similar Situations
Students explore intersecting lines. In this intersecting lines lesson, students investigate shapes consisting of parallel, perpendicular, and similar lines. Students investigate these lines in shapes around them.
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Our Geometic World
Pupils walk around the neighborhood and identify various polygons and lines in buildings, nature and other objects. They design a building using various geometric patterns, shapes and lines. Students complete a descriptive writing of...
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Length, Perimeter, and Area
Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter, and area. In this math lesson, students use Shape Explorer to practice finding length, perimeter, and area.
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Fractions and Paper Folding
In this fraction lesson, students manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great lesson for getting students...
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The Importance of Patterns
Students study geometric shapes and find patterns in shapes, numbers, and beats. In this patterns lesson plan, students complete a handout 'Guess the Pattern and watch a video about breaking a code. Students read a word problem and watch...
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Building With Triangles
Students participate in a unit on triangles. Through the unit they explore different way to make basic shapes using triangles. They also examine the basic properties of triangles and the relationships among basic geometrical shapes in...
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Geometric Images: Top View, Front View or Either
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze 3 figures made of blocks. For each figure, students study a second image and indicate if it is a top view, front view or either.
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Naming Shapes- Prisms, Cones and Cylinders
In this shapes worksheet, students identify various figures: prisms, cones and cylinders. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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SuperShapes, Part 1; "Tri"ing Triangles
An outstanding lesson on triangles awaits your math scholars. Learners focus on the triangle, which is the strongest of all polygons. They see the role that triangles play in the design of buildings, and learn about triangle...
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Using Symmetry to Create Corporate Logos
Young mathematicians investigate the use of symmetry in graphic design. After first learning about reflection, translational, and rotational symmetry, children use this new knowledge to identify symmetry in letters of the...
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Perimeter and Area
Leave no student behind with this differentiated geometry unit on perimeter and area. Over the course of five lessons, young mathematicians explore these foundational concepts through a series of self-selected hands-on activities and...
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Geometry
In this geometry worksheet, students determine what if 6 different shapes are a circle, square, triangle or a rectangle. Students bubble in their answers.
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Cut, Construct and Think 3
Learners identify and create shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson plan, students identify various polygons and try to create new shapes using existing polygons.
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Cut, Construct and Think - 4
Students identify polygons. In this geometric shapes lesson, students identify and describe polygons. Students create new shapes out of the shapes they are given.
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Geometry
In this congruent figures worksheet, students analyze a geometric shape and choose from the answer box any figures that are congruent to that shape. There are 3 problems.
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Polygon Necklaces
Young scholars explore geometry by creating jewelry in class. For this polygons lesson, students identify different shapes and characteristics while creating polygon figures from construction paper. Young scholars utilize a...
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Identifying Shapes
In this shape worksheet, students draw lines to match shapes with their names. A reference web site is given for additional activities.