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Concord Consortium

Unshared Electrons and the "Bent" Shape

For Students 9th - 12th
Why is water always so bent out of shape? Scholars investigate the molecular geometry of the water molecule using a 3-D resource. The interactive features options such as rotation and the ability to view electron pairs.
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Curated OER

Applied Science: Exploring Shapes in Nature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Explore geometry with your young mathematicians! First, have them color in different two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Then take them on a walk around the classroom. Can they identify different shapes using the target...
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Molecule Shapes: Basics

For Students 6th - 12th
In molecules, bonds rotate about the nucleus due to the repulsion of subatomic particles. In a simulation, learners manipulate the bonds of a molecule to meet the atoms' needs. They can then see the specific molecular shapes of five...
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PhET

Molecule Shapes

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
The shape of a molecule is determined by the arrangement of atoms around the central atom and lone pairs of electrons. Scholars build models of molecules using single, double, and triple bonds. They can then see real molecules bond...
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Curated OER

Congruent Polygons: Copying Stretchy Shapes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate congruent polygons through dance. In this congruency lesson plan, 3rd graders do the "brain dance" as a warm up. They review polygon names by singing "The Polygon Chant," before mirroring congruent shapes with a...
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Curated OER

Human Geometry Book

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson, students read the book The Greedy Triangle and define the shapes mentioned in the book. Students make the shapes by using their bodies.
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Curated OER

Geometry of Democracy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the architecture of New England by identifying geometric shapes.  In this architectural lesson, students examine photographs of classic building architecture and use a transparency to trace geometric shapes they...
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Curated OER

Geometry and Spatial Sense

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate geometric shapes in 2 and 3 dimensions.  In this geometry lesson, students create a model chocolate factory working in groups and using an actual cake.  Students take a quiz about measurement equations...
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet.  In this geometry activity, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes...
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Curated OER

Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students...
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Curated OER

Shapes...the Beginning of Geometry

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify and name basic shapes and points. In this elementary geometry instructional activity, students use printable cut outs to name circles, triangles, and squares before playing a game with them. They play a game of "Pin the...
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Curated OER

Triangles Introduction

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore geometry by drawing various shapes in class. In this triangle characteristics lesson, students identify the attributes that classify a shape as a triangle and practice using their bodies to create triangles in class....
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Curated OER

Geometry Geopardy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a game in order to review geometric concepts.
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Curated OER

Examining Geometric Solids

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore geometry by completing a math worksheet in class. In this shape identification lesson plan, students identify the characteristics associated with 15 solid geometric shapes. Students identify patterns between vertices,...
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Concord Consortium

Factors Affecting London Dispersion Attractions

For Students 9th - 12th
How can non-polar molecules be attracted to one another? Introduce the phenomenon of London dispersion forces to young chemists through an entertaining interactive. Pupils choose from a variety of molecular shape combinations, then pull...
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Curated OER

Exploring Geometric Figures

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore mathematics by participating in hands-on daily activities. Learners identify a list of different shapes and classify them by shape, size, sides and vertices. They utilize tangrams and geometric pieces to gain...
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Curated OER

Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 2: Dancing Duo

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders and teachers identify geometric vocabulary word by searching a geometry website. They create a Quilt Word Wall using the geometry words.
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Curated OER

Area Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore geometry by using computer applications. For this spatial measurement lesson, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Learners utilize computer applications to find...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned 90 degrees and...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Euler's Formula

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore geometry by defining a list of vocabulary terms. For this shape characteristics lesson, students identify a number of different shapes and discuss the amount of edges, vertices, and faces using the Euler formula....
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Curated OER

Can You Create a Congruent Figure

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover congruent figures by investigating graphs and manipulatives.  In this geometry lesson, 5th graders identify congruent figures and patterns with their classmates.  Students collaborate in groups to create...
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Curated OER

Engineering - Solid Rock to Building Block

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students role-play as engineers designing wedge tools. They devise methods for shaping quarry rocks into pyramid blocks. Following a teacher demonstration, they use materials such as soap, clay, and foam for blocks and wood, plastic,...

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