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I Spy Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play a game in which they name geometric shapes. In this geometric shape instructional activity, students ask "yes and no" questions to determine which shape one of their classmates has chosen. They ask questions that lead them...
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Discovering Perimeter

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.
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Worksheet 13

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students write down the equation of a plane. Then they create the equation of a line. They also define the lines that are perpendicular.
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Perimeter and Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider perimeter and circumference. In this instructional activity on perimeter, students will determine relationships between perimeter and circumference using real life examples.
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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Fractal and the Dragon Curve

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore Fractal designs. In this geometry instructional activity, students observe the different polygons created in nature and relate it to math. They define polygons on planes and rotate polygons about a point.
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Regular Polygons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore polygons. In this math instructional activity, 5th graders find examples of regular polygons in the classroom and measure the sides of figures to determine if they are regular polygons.
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Our Geometric World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the attributes of polygons. In this geometric shapes lesson plan, 3rd graders review quadrilaterals, squares, rectangles, triangles, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons in order to create hanging polygons. Students...
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Reflections

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...
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Alike and Different

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. In this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Learners classify object and build ideas about variables....
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Pi Mathematics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners will measure common everyday objects in order to calculate pi. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure the circumference and diameters of objects and fill them into a chart which helps them calculate pi.
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...
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Image Processing in the Classroom

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine how scientists study the universe and particular astronomical objects using Internet research, images and NIH software. They work in groups to examine and use imaging software as they study astronomical objects.
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The Derivation of (Pi)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders groups measure the diameter and circumference of each of the circular objects in the room. They record their results on their student worksheets and access a computer spreadsheet program to compile their results.
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Animating Motion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...
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Spark Activity: Snakes and Lizards

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are divided into 2 groups: "snakes" and "lizards." Lizards move about the room in a way designated by the teacher, while snakes remain on their "rock" holding a given object and perform a balancing movement. Lizards guess what...
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Silly Science

For Students 7th - 8th
In this science activity, students use the dichotomous key to identify common objects listed on the sheet. Then they write the scientific name of each object.
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Classifying Rocks

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students classify rocks into groups after they observe the rocks and identify properties that can be used to divide them into groups. They then identify other properties that could be used to classify other objects into groups.
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Experiments

For Students 9th - 12th
In this experiments worksheet, students determine the weight and mass of different objects. Students review variables in an experiment. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 11 problems to solve.
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Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars create a video of an object falling with a drag. For this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects as well.
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Math: A Geometric Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, as a final project, draw a picture of their ideal neighborhood on a sunny day. In addition to the sun, their drawings include homes, trees, streets, and selected objects. Each object in their drawing has a written description...
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Shapes are Everywhere

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders gain an understanding of geometric shapes and spatial reasoning. They learn the attributes of solid shapes in everyday activities. Students compare geometric shapes to everday objects, finding things that serve a purpose...

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