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Pop-it...Stop-it

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students observe how certain geometric shapes can be used to make some structures rigid and others flexible. The activity involves construction of a 30-60 right triangle, folding while following directions, and identifying polygons.
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Net "Working"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers explore the properties of various polygons. They use video, resource links, and engage in hands-on activities in order to construct geometric nets. This fine plan should lead to increased...
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Spacemobiles

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Aspiring astronauts construct a space vehicle using cylinders, cones, spheres, and rectangular prisms. This is an engaging method of learning about three-dimensional shapes. Note that the word cylinder is constantly misspelled in the...
Lesson Plan
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Polygons in Symmetry: Animal Inventions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use polygons to create animal figures with symmetry. In this polygons and symmetry lesson, 4th graders create a symmetrical animal collage by cutting and gluing geometric shapes and figures from math activities.  
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Hexagons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The worksheet includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.
Interactive
Arcademics

Kangaroo Hop

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Scholars play against three other participants to show what they know about geometric figures. Starting at the beginning, kangaroos jump from shape to shape to match the figure to the displayed word and make their way to the finish...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Tri-Triangles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
Lesson Plan
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore regular geometric shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students investigate geometric shapes in the world around them. Students differentiate between regular and irregular shapes.
Lesson Plan
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Using 2 and 3 Dimensional Geometric Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape identification activity. In this figure dimensions lesson, students identify the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional shapes by their vertices and faces. Students examine blocks in...
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Geometric Solids

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the properties of geometric solids. Given geometric figures, they brainstorm observations. In groups, 4th graders identify solids and discuss the physical properties. Each student creates a Venn diagram and...
Lesson Plan
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Finding The Area Of Shapes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of computing the area using different shapes. They use prior knowledge in order to devise a formula for a parallelogram. Scaffolding is provided by the teacher to find the formula of area for...
Lesson Plan
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Folding to Make Shapes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify different polygons and their attributes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders get to know polygons by studying the vocabulary and finding polygons in their classroom. They create these shapes and then find their...
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Basic Shapes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars create books about shapes.  For this shape lesson, students select a topic such as points, lines, angles, planes, polygons, quadrilaterals, triangles, circles, and polyhedra.  In groups, they create an...
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Shape Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore differents types of triangles and quadriaterals. In this polygon lesson plan, students  model identify and compare two and three dimensional geometric figures. Students create tangrams and discover the difference...
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Similar Situations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore intersecting lines. In this intersecting lines lesson, students investigate shapes consisting of parallel, perpendicular, and similar lines. Students investigate these lines in shapes around them.
Lesson Plan
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Length, Perimeter, and Area

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter, and area. In this math lesson, students use Shape Explorer to practice finding length, perimeter, and area.
Lesson Plan
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A Rectangular Prism and Its Net

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Identify the nets for prisms and other geometric shapes. Learners calculate the surface area of the rectangular prism then sketch the shapes of prisms and other polygons. Unfolded cereal boxes are used as a visual aid, great idea!
Lesson Plan
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3-D Paper Sculpture

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils explore characteristics of geometric shapes. They participate in a paper folding activity to create various geometric shapes. Students design a mobile of the shapes they have created.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Geometry 3D Shapes: Euler's Theorem

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
How do you get a theorem named after you? Euler knows what it takes! The third lesson of five asks pupils to use an interactive activity to compare the faces, vertices, and edges of seven different three-dimensional solids. They use...
Lesson Plan
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Squares

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students identify shapes that are squares. In this square instructional activity, students identify the square items and then sing songs about squares.
Worksheet
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Geometric Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this geometric figures learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 11 different word problems. First, they find the area of a regular octagon with a given side. Then, students find the area of each shaded region. They also find...
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Metallic Mosaic

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students engage in a lesson about polygons while creating a mosaic pattern. They concentrate upon creating a pattern that is geometric and has the look of a quilt design. The lesson includes steps to complete the project and helpful hints.
Worksheet
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Properties of 2D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math learning exercise, students study 5 basic geometric shapes. Students write a description for each, naming the shape, telling about the edges, the lengths and the corners.
Worksheet
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Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze 9 drawings of geometric shapes and solid figures. Students write the name of each shape. There is no word bank.

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