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Edible Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine a chart that lists the main characteristics of polygons and 3 dimensional figures. They make examples of the polygons and figures using pretzels and gum drops showing how the gum drops are vertices and the pretzels are...
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Problem Solving/ Holistic Lesson Plan: Paper Structure

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars observe geometric relationships in buildings and structures. They reason why structures are constructed in a specific way by applying geometric concepts. They construct a shelter using their geometric knowledge.
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The Geometry of Circles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review the parts of a circle, calculate the circumference and area of a circle, and create student-made tests on the geometry of circles using educational software.
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The Shapes of Our World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students utilize shapes and spatial relationships in a practical context by creating maps and writing a critical essay.
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I. M. Pei and the Geometry of the NGA

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners compare design elements in neoclassical and modern architecture. They review knowledge of triangles and quadrilaterals and design a geometric pattern using Pei's polygons They create a city plan using a variety of lines and...
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Geometry and Tony Smith Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers respond to Tony Smith's sculpture as art and brainstorm about math concepts inherent in his work. They create a sculpture with polyhedra nets, calculate the cost of covering sculpture in gold, and write an exhibit label...
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Human Abstraction

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore and compare abstraction of human forms in various ancient cultures and by creating self-portraits using geometric shapes. They identify which geometric shapes form the following features: face, nose, arms, torso, legs,...
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Show Me the Way To Go Home

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students place a pencil perpendicular to the ground and trace its shadow between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. They measure the length of the shadow, periodically over several hours, in either English or Metric units. Using the data, they find...
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Transformations

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers solve and identify 10 different problems that include transformations and identifying translations. They determine if each figure is an example of a translation and explain how each figure may or may not be a...
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Chapter 19 Word Search

For Students 8th - 10th
Here is a geometry worksheet in which learners locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to geometry. There are twelve words located in the puzzle.
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Geometric Transformations

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners examine images and preimages of a mapping and identify isometry. They view images by M.C. Escher, observe teacher demonstrations, and create a translation image, a rotation image, and a dilation.
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What are Fractals?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers identify and analyze fractals and research information using the Internet to locate information about them. They look at fractals in relation to nature and other real world situations. Pupils create several...
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Precision and Accuracy in Measurement

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Algebra I activity, students differentiate between precision and accuracy is measurement.  The four page activity contains thirty-five problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Right Triangles

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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...
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Buffon's Needle An Analysis and Simulation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
If you dropped a needle on a lined sheet of paper what is the probability that the needle will cross one of the lines on the page?  Surprise your class with how calculating this probability can approximate pi. This question is known as...
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Skills Practice: Area of Circles

For Students 7th - 8th
Two practice pages with 10 problems each show circles and give their radii. Learners calculate the area. Answers are provided. 
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Reviewing Azimuth

For Students 8th - 10th
Combine angles and the compass rose in this labelling worksheet. Geographers begin by labeling the cardinal directions on a compass template, along with the degrees corresponding to each. They then add the azimuthal directions, labeling...
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Naming Geometric Shapes

For Students 5th - 8th
Name that shape! This simple worksheet has learners identify each geometric figure. They examine rectangular prisms, cylinders, rectangular pyramids, and hexagonal prisms. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems, and the goals seems...
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What are My Math Goals?

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
In this introductory worksheet, students evaluate their personal views on their study of mathematics and work to set goals to achieve greater success in mathematics. There are 7 questions to this questionnaire with bonus tips on study...
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Skateboard Flex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with pennies...
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Circumference of Circle Worksheets

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online math learning exercise, students determine the circumference of a variety of circles given their diameter. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Ten Law of Sines Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
In this law of sines worksheet, students use the law of sines to solve for the missing side or angle in ten problems.  A diagram is provided.
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Graphing and Writing the Rule for Transformations

For Students 8th - 11th
In this translations instructional activity, students graph the given image using the transformations described in six problems and write the rule for the transformation graphed in six more problems.
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheets (I)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!