Underclassmen create a cone-shaped landform and then draw a contour map for it. Then they examine a quadrangle (which was easily located with an online search), and relate it to what they experienced. The accompanying worksheet is...

In this pentagram activity, students examine a pentagram and number the intersection of lines.  They number the crosspoints in such a way that the sum of the numbers on each line are equal.  This one-page activity contains 1...

Students follow directions in the ABC of Symmetry to make a butterfly which shows a line of symmetry.

Students create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground safety...

Students use assorted drawing materials and sheets from a cow shaped pad to create a unique, bright, colorful cows.

In this geometry worksheet, learners select the shape that is congruent to the one given. There are four multiple choice questions for students to complete.

Students complete a two-week unit involving design and construction concepts. They watch a PowerPoint presentation about geometric shapes, draw the fourteen shapes incorporated in bridge construction, and in small groups design, build,...

In this mathematical coordinates worksheet, students plot the points on a grid with six different sets of coordinates and a ruler to make six separate shapes.

Third graders explore vocabulary associated with three dimensional figures.  In this transformations lesson, 3rd graders create two dimensional nets for three dimensional figures.  Students become familiar with describing two...

In this scales worksheet, students find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.

In this end of course review, students factor expressions, interpret statistic problems, and identify the maximum and minimum of equations. This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems.

Students examine the concept of protein structure. They read an article, construct a three-dimensional model of an insulin protein, take a quiz, conduct Internet research, and answer discussion questions.

In this math worksheet, students solve math problems based on a trip around the Sarehole Mill. The worksheet includes black and white photographs of the site as well as questions that relate to the mill. Students answer questions about...

In this geometry activity, 10th graders determine the perimeter, area, or volume of the indicated figure.  The five page activity contains a combination of twenty-two multiple choice and free response questions.  Solutions and...

Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them.  In this tessellations instructional activity, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations.  Students become...

In this math instructional activity, students review importnt concepts required for the final exam of 6th grade. They solve basic equations and find the volume, and area of shapes. There are 25 questions.

Students investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.

Students calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula. In this geometry instructional activity, students derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Using the Twist™ application, elementary schoolers design their dream room. They follow the prescribed steps to calculate width, length, perimeter, and surface area in order to create a 2-dimensional representation of their dream room...

Students investigate the origins of the Jelly Bean. They complete a Scavenger Hunt using the jellybean website. Pupils create a bar graph using information collected about jelly beans. Students discuss the time of year that Jelly Beans...

In this geometry learning exercise, students construct polygons and calculate the different angles formed by each shape. They construct circles, trapezoids, and rectangles and answer 20 questions.

In this VSEPR theory activity, learners build models of molecules using styrofoam balls and pipe cleaners to represent lone pairs. Students complete a chart for 12 molecules with valence electrons, Lewis structures, bond angles, lone...

Learners construct 3-dimensional structures from 2-dimensional paper. They design and compile their structures to resemble a neighborhood community.

Learners discover how to measure in one and two dimensional space and calculate how much space any object of a given dimension occupies. After a discussion about dimensions, students work with Zome System Creator Kits to build one and...