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Position
In this position and number base activity, 6th graders solve and complete 10 different sets of patterns that include following specific directions. First, they color a given number of rectangles one color and then the middle another...
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Quadrilateral
In this quadrilaterals learning exercise, 10th graders identify 10 different figures as they relate to quadrilaterals. They identify and/or make each quadrilateral illustrated on the sheet, including a trapezoid and a parallelogram.
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Fractions
In this fractions activity, 7th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining various types of fractions. They color each picture shown to illustrate the fraction given for each problem. Then, students...
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Snowflake Fun
In this snowflakes fun worksheet, students identify and read about 5 different snowflakes illustrated on the sheet. First, they cut out each of the snowflakes on the rectangles where indicated to make finger puppets. Then, students use...
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Extraterrestrial Shapes
In this shapes worksheet, students complete 5 different figures with various given shapes. First, they identify each shape illustrated. Then, students color and decorate each shape. Finally, students cut out and paste the various shapes...
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Mail a Letter
In this mail a letter worksheet, students complete 2 different mailboxes. First, they cut out each mailbox and paste them onto a shoebox. Then, students cut out the rectangle that says CUT OUT and the letters at the bottom to place in...
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Math and Numbers - Basic Shapes
In this basic shapes worksheet, learners view labeled pictures of a circle, square, triangle, rectangle and oval. They are not asked to do anything with these shapes.
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Which One Does Not Belong?
In this mathematics worksheet, students circle the shape in each group that is different. there are six different groups to identify on the sheet.
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Calculating the Area of a Rectangle
A quick definition and the formula for finding the are of a rectangle is provided at the top of this activity. After reading the description, 4th graders must find the area of the 3 given rectangles by adding or multiplying. This is an...
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Rectangles Tracing
In this math worksheet, learners study the geometric shape of the rectangle by tracing 10 shapes and coloring them different colors.
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Daily Upkeep 8
In this math worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick set of math problems where they first look at two rectangles and find the difference between the two in centimeters. Then, they compare two figures are select which fraction best...
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Exploring the Golden Rectangle
Students will construct a golden section and a golden rectangle and study their characteristics and connections with the Fibonacci series. They import pictures from the internet and download them into the Sketchpad. Using their "golden"...
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From a Square to a Rectangle
Eighth graders solve problems involving percentage increases and decreases. Using given percentages, 8th graders transform a square into a rectangle. They apply the area formulas for squares and rectangles.Students observe the percent...
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Seeing Shapes
Students study a variety of geometric shapes by taking pictures of items representing the shapes with a digital camera. They identify the shapes by using software to paint on the image.
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How Much Grass Should I Buy?
Students examine a variety of real life situations in which they must access information, select an appropriate formula, and calculate an answer. A rectangular piece of grass provides an opportunity for the exploration of this...
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Elastic Band Shapes
Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Skate Off: Final Round, Inez vs. Rimm
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad learns what happens to the area of a rectangle when the shape enclosed by the perimeter changes.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: The Facts Please, Mr. Mumble
This interactive web lesson teaches students about two-dimensional shape attributes.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Shape Stretch
This module features a lesson plan for shapes. Teachers of thie lesson will engage their students in a game that requires the use of balance, movement, and "shape" mathematical concepts.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Shapes
This resource provides a practice geometry quiz for students to use.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Know and Learn: Spot the Shapes
A book about the shapes around us. Includes audio narration in 17 additional languages with text in English.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Cutting Corners
Students will use their knowledge of plane figure attributes to create and view shapes by cutting and rotating shapes to stimulate discussions on names and attributes of various shapes they do not regularly encounter.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Geoboard Activities
Math Forum provides a set of links to sites that are related to geoboard activities. There are several great links to lessons using geoboards. The links provide insight into how to use them, including how to perform various measurements...