Illustrative Mathematics
Ice Cream Cone
Every pupil with a sweet tooth will be clamoring for this lab and analysis, particularly when they're allowed to eat the results! Volume and surface area formulas for cones are developed from models, and then extended to the printing of...
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Poly-Mania
This hands-on lesson takes young geometers on a tour of 2D polygons and 3D polyhedrons. After exploring different web resources and discussing geometric shapes, small groups construct models of polyhedrons using bendable straws. Note:...
Illustrative Mathematics
Hexagonal Pattern of Beehives
Young geometers and biologists investigate the math of nature in an activity that is just the bee's knees. Participants will study the tessellations of hexagons in a beehive, along with the natural rationale behind the specific shape....
Illustrative Mathematics
How Thick Is a Soda Can I?
The humble soda can gets the geometric treatment in an activity that links math and science calculations. After a few basic assumptions are made and discussed, surface area calculations combine with density information to develop an...
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The Area of a Circle
Eighth graders find the circumference and diameter of several lids, show the relationship of the two measurements and derive the formula for finding the area of a circle. In this area of a circle lesson plan, 8th graders find...
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Surface Area and Volume
Students are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume, learn the terminology used with surface area and volume and have experimented with the surface area and volume of different prisms.
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Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, and Surface Area
In this Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, and Surface Area worksheet, students are asked to identify geometric formulas and calculate for volume and surface area for geometric solids. In addition, students are asked to identify...
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Perimeter and Area
Seventh graders develop strategies for finding the perimeter and area of large geometric figures. Through lecture and guided practice, 7th graders practice the strategy of dividing a geometric shape into smaller more manageable shapes...
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Calculate the Area of Compound Figures
In this calculating area of compound figures worksheet, students solve 4 problems that require them to find the area of compound shapes.
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Calculate Volume and Surface Area
In this geometry skills learning exercise, students solve 4 problems that require them to calculate volume and surface area of geometric figures. In 2 problems students work backwards to calculate length.
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume
Learners explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math lesson plan, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Learners investigate the results when the...
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Circumference and Area
In this circumference and area worksheet, 10th graders solve nine problems relating to geometric shapes. They find the circumference of a circle and the perimeter of a triangle and a six-sided figure. Students also find the area of a...
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I Can Build It.....Yes I Can!
Kindergartners listen to a story read by their teacher, then use magnetic shape pieces to construct simple designes. They "build" their own house using pre-cut paper shapes. This age-appropriate lesson would be an excellent choice for...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Evaluating Statements About Enlargements
Double, toil ,and double linear dimensions. Learners first complete an assessment investigating how doubling linear dimensions affects the area of pizzas and the volume of popcorn containers. They then complete an activity investigating...
Noyce Foundation
Part and Whole
Now you'll never have trouble cutting a cake evenly again. Here is a set of five problems all about partitioning shapes into a given number of pieces and identifying the fractional amount of each piece. As learners progress through the...
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Identifying One Quarter of a Shape
In this identifying one quarter of a shape worksheet, students look at 6 geometric shapes and color one quarter of the area, some shapes are divided into more than 4 sections.
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Line and Shading = Shape and Form
Students collect natural objects and draw these objects with and without shading.
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Area – Parallelograms and Trapezoids
In this geometry skills learning exercise, students solve 4 problems that require them to calculate the area of parallelograms and trapezoids.
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Calculate the Area of Compound Figures
In this geometry skills worksheet, students respond to 4 questions that require them to calculate the area of compound figures.
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Area – Squares and Rectangles
In this area practice worksheet, students examine 6 figures and use their problem solving skills and the information provided to calculate the area of the squares and rectangles.
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Area – Parallelograms and Trapezoids
In this geometry skills worksheet, students respond to 4 questions that require them to find the area of parallelograms and trapezoids.
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Area Calculations
In this area activity, students calculate the area of figures and determine the length of x. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Area of Compound Figures
In this geometry skills learning exercise, students respond to 4 questions that require them to find the area of compound figures.
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Human Abstraction
Students explore and compare abstraction of human forms in various ancient cultures and by creating self-portraits using geometric shapes. They identify which geometric shapes form the following features: face, nose, arms, torso, legs,...