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Recognizing 3-Dimensional Shapes
Three-dimensional shapes are all around us; expose young geometers to this concept as they focus on identifying four figures: cube, prism, sphere, and pyramid. Learners begin by matching four objects to the shape each resembles (i.e. a...
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Sorting 3-Dimensional Shapes
Three-dimensional shapes can be categorized based on their attributes, and scholars learn more about six figures through this sorting activity. They examine six shapes: sphere, cylinder, cone, cube, prism, and pyramid. There is a table...
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2-Dimensional Shapes: Adding Up Shapes
These pictures will cost you! Each shape is worth a money amount. Scholars use this value system to price four images composed of these shapes. There is an example to help them get started which demonstrates labeling each shape before...
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3-Dimensional Shapes
Where is the vertex? Each of these three-dimensional figures is drawn so learners can see all sides and corners. They examine an example before trying six on their own. Some of these will be tricky, so be sure kids have covered this...
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Comparing 3-D Shapes
How is a sphere like a prism? Learners compare and contrast 3-D shapes, first drawing each in the boxes provided. If this is too advanced, supply pre-cut images of the shapes for students to choose from and glue onto the worksheet. A...
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Geometric Shapes and Figures
Are your mathematicians figuring out the difference between shapes and figures? Using a simple, visual identification worksheet, students analyze 2 shapes and 2 figures, answering 4 questions about each. Learners determine their...
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Name the 3 Dimensional Shapes of the Objects
Here are six solid figures for learners to identify. The names are listed along the left side and the shapes pictured on the right. Each shape is shown as a familiar object instead of just a drawing. Figures include a cylinder,...
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I Can Name Them All!
Six 3-D shapes are featured in this figure-recognition book template. As they create a "My 3-D Shapes Book," young scholars place shapes on the appropriate pages, which already have text indicating the shape and its color. Although it is...
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Castles On The Ground (2D & 3D Shapes)
Explore the relationship between 2D and 3D shapes by having your class view representation of shapes and investigate their symmetry. They will create a solid object from diagrams and describe the reflection or rotational symmetry. In the...
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Problem Solving Strategy: Guess & Check
In this problem solving learning exercise, students solve 11 different problems that include using the guess and check method to solve each one. First, they use the chart to figure out the number of and types of pets each person has....
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Toothpick Patterns
In this patterning worksheet, students identify and complete 15 different patterns that include using toothpicks. First, they determine the number of toothpicks needed to create each figure in a given sequence. Then, students determine...
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Naming Geometric Shapes
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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Clay Alphabet Sculpture Scenes
Students sculpt clay letters. In this Keith Haring art lesson, students view a video interview of the artist, design their own clay sculpture, and display during a class "gallery walk".
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Untraceable Exercise
In this tracing instructional activity, students trace lines, figures, and letters and explain if they could or could not trace them. Students complete 9 problems.
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Primary Geometry
Students identity simple geometric shapes. In this early geometry lesson, the teacher introduces students to triangles, squares, and rectangles, then students identify and classify the shapes as they are found in the classroom. To...
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Patterns with Shapes and Pictures
In this patterns learning exercise, 6th graders identify and complete 12 different problems that include patterns of various shapes and pictures. First, they analyze the pattern seen in each problem. Then, students determine what comes...
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Finding Volume
In this volume worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of figures. First, they determine the volume of a prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone, and a sphere as shown. Then, students determine the surface...
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Figure Analysis
High schoolers review the elements of design and how they relate to fashion. Individually, the perform a self-analysis on their body type and identify the appropriate clothing type. To end the lesson, they sketch their own clothing...
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Shape and Figure Descriptions
For this shape and figure worksheet, students name shapes or figures that are described, then draw a picture of each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students calculate to find the area, perimeter, or volume of the various figures. Students complete 30 problems.
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students complete 5 worksheets of activities to help them find area, perimeter, and volume of figures. Students complete 17 activities.
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Geometry: Lesson 2
Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with examining two dimensional figures with different properties that include circles, triangles, queadrilaterals, etc... They identify the types of figures that is identified as polygons.
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Plain Figures And Measuring Figures
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept of a sector. They apply the concept to an example problem and then move into a more complex application. They find the area of the side of a cone. This is done as students calculate...