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Tantalizing Tangrams: What Are Transformations?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to learn about transformations and tessellations.  In this geometry lesson, students use the Internet to define the meaning of reflections, translations, rotations, glide reflection and symmetry. ...
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Paper Towel Structure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate technology and its purpose in the workplace. In this geometry lesson plan, students design and build a paper towel structure to investigate motion and forces. They are given a restricted weight and asked to build...
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Measurements in Sports

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study measurement problems. In this geometry activity, 6th graders discuss the different types of measurement used in sports and answer questions regarding measurement problems in sports.
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Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Learners identify powers and relationships between various figures...
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Shodor Education Foundation

An Introduction To Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Young geometers investigate and apply properties of quadrilaterals.  After a review and discussion of key terms, students use a computer applet to explore four-sided figures and classify them according to their attributes. The...
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Mathematical Models with Applications: Two-Point Perspective Drawing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners use interactive geometry exploration software (GES) to create a two-point perspective drawing. They explore basic geometry concepts in and geometric transformations of the model of a rectangular prism viewed from different...
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Geometric Relatioships

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore measurements and geometric formulas. In this geometry instructional activity, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.
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Stained Glass Polygons

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils follow directions to make a stained glass window design of regular and irregular polygons with specific geometric elements. In this geometry lesson plan, students also analyze other classmate's designs.
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Tessellation Trial and Error

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, students review attributes of equilateral polygons. They are introduced to the concept of a tessellation. Using protractors and pre-cut shapes, students arrange a variety of tiles to create tessellations. They...
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Modular Arithmetic

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic instructional activity, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided instructional...
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Recognizing Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Middle schoolers predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
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Graphing Coordinates

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice graphing coordinates. In this geometry instructional activity, they use the x and y axis to locate points that must be connected in the right sequence to form a straight line.
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Using Pattern Blocks and Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The lesson plan includes scaffolding with the use of a teacher assistant and peer tutoring. The lesson has good intentions and the set up for instruction is well thought out. However, there is not enough information in this lesson to...
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Topology and Geomery

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students relate topology to polygons. In this geometry activity, students make the connection between different shapes and topologically equivalent relationships. They use Mobius strips to create and move shapes around.
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions instructional activity, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that...
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Measure the Earth's Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore geometry by conducting a science experiment. In this circumference measurement lesson plan, students review the Greek geographer Eratosthenes who first discovered the circumference of our planet. Students utilize...
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Two-Dimensional Drawings from Three Dimensional Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify and replicate two dimensional illustrations of three dimensional objects. In this spatial visualization lesson, 6th graders practice viewing objects from various sides. Student participate in stations to view...
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Rules of Divisibillity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that covers the Rules of Divisibility. They play a game for a warm-up before the direct instruction. Following the rules being covered they finish the lesson using an assignment included in the...
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Circle Graphs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that covers the reading and interpretation of a circle graph. They review the part of a whole concept for percents and student observe and practice using the circle graph.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve for the area and perimeter. In this geometry lesson, 6th graders investigate polygons and use a formula to find the area and perimeter. They find the area and perimeter of various polygons.
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Virginia Department of Education

What's the Point?

For Teachers 6th Standards
Point your class in the right direction in plotting points with three activities that give scholars a chance to learn about and practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. They draw figures on the coordinate plane and list out the...
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Patterns

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the concept of patterns and how they can occur with numbers and the lesson focuses on the occurrance wiht shapes. They complete an activity investigating patterns using a story to set the tone of fun.
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Patterns, Relations, and Functions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the patterns of different data sets of numbers. They use critical thinking skills in order to find the missing numbers in any given set. This lesson plan helps to develop the skill of number sense.

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