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Bodies In Motion: Shapes and Gestures

For Teachers K
Students use geometric shapes to describe body parts. In this geometry lesson, students use geometry vocabulary as they discuss body parts. They practice drawing bodies using shapes based on a wooden model that is poised to show specific...
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Mining Shapes

For Teachers K
In this 2-D shapes lesson, kindergarteners review plane shapes attributes. They engage in a shape hunt in the classroom and create art using plane shapes. A good, hands-on lesson!
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Ocean Exploration: Shapes and Patterns Under the Sea

For Teachers K - 3rd
So many shapes in our vast oceans. Young explorers can discover new shapes in a variety of ways in this lesson. One way is having free exploration with a pattern shape kit handed out by the teacher. Another is by viewing a video, Ocean...
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The Shapes of Rice

For Teachers K
Students investigate geometry by identifying shapes related to rice and rice farming.  In this geometry lesson, students discuss the different shapes used in rice agriculture and discuss what other objects in our lives use that same...
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Falling Into Geometry Through Paper Art

For Teachers K Standards
New-to-school learners create a fall quilt consisting of three different paper geometric quilt squares. They use various geometric shapes that when assembled will form a scarecrow, pumpkin, and a crow. Assembly will require sorting...
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Shape Collage Pizza

For Teachers K
Students identify shapes. In this geometry lesson, students cut out various shapes and create a "Shape Collage Pizza." Students glue their shapes onto a pizza template.
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This House is Made of Mud: Exploring the Shapes in Our Lives

For Teachers K - 1st
Students study about our dependence on the earth's resources for materials. They practice their knowledge of geometric shapes by recognizing them in the context of the story.
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry by utilizing computer software. In this shape identification lesson, students define several geometric shapes by the characteristics that classify them. Students draw and cut out geometric shapes using their...
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Geometric Shape Dances

For Teachers K - 4th
Students use movement and dance in order to strengthen mathematical understanding of different geometric shapes. The movements are imitating the drawing of shapes and they pick one to make into a dance. Upon beginning the dance music can...
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Investigation: A Train of Shapes

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry by utilizing stackable blocks in class. In this shape identification lesson, students discuss the different characteristics of squares, rectangles and circles while creating them with building blocks in class....
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Shapes And Colors

For Teachers K
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Navajo Rug

For Teachers K
Navajo art incorporates many fascinating shapes and designs. In this shapes lesson, students explore how shapes may be combined to create art and architecture. They also discover shapes in the world around them.
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Shaping Up!

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergartners are introduced to basic shapes. Learners spend 45 minutes a day in geometry centers carrying out the activities outlined in this ambitious plan. There are games, hands-on activities, interactive websites, art projects,...
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Secrets of Painting

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore colors and shapes. In this art concepts lesson, students discuss shapes, lines, and color while creating a variety of abstract designs. The instructions for several art activities are provided. Basic art vocabulary and a...
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Circles 1, 2, 3, 4

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here is a way to help your charges identify circles and spheres. In this shapes geometry and technology lesson, students identify and draw circles and explain the related attributes. They recognize circles and spheres while exploring...
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Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry activity, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Students locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections...
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Using 2 and 3 Dimensional Geometric Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape identification activity. In this figure dimensions lesson plan, students identify the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional shapes by their vertices and faces. Students examine...
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Shapetown

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students identify basic geometric shapes. In this geometry instructional activity, students read the book Shapetown and identify the various shapes from the story. Students are given a sheet and draw part of a town using only shapes.
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Buildings in Our Community: What Do You See?

For Teachers K
Students investigate the architecture in their hometown by visiting buildings.  In this geometry lesson, students examine buildings through photographs and explain the different geometric shapes found in the architecture.  Students take...
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Navajo Rug

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry in Navajo rugs. In this shape art lesson, students create a Navajo rug design using triangles and squares. Students investigate designs on the Internet and then create an original design.
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Fractal Fraction Fun

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars discover the interesting patterns and shapes referred to as "fractals."  In this geometry lesson, students utilize pieces of colored construction paper to create the branches of a fractal tree.  Young scholars discuss the...
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Dancing Pumpkin Man

For Teachers K
Students listen carefully and put pieces together following the teacher's instructions. They point to the different shapes and sizes as they are being called out and count the number of items they have in front of them. They decorate...
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Footprints

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore patterns.  In this patterns geometry lesson plan, students identify and extend patterns including body parts, movement, geometric shapes, noises, and footprints.  Students create and share an original pattern.
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Mr. Lincoln's Hat

For Teachers K - 5th
Bring out the inner artist with this Abraham Lincoln lesson plan. Elementary students work on a home project creating a hat similar to Abraham Lincoln's hat. They will use geometry and measurement to create the scale of the hat, then...

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