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Patterns and Geometric Representations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to...
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Finding The Center Mass of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the center mass of a triangle. For this geometry lesson, students use the median to find the center mass. They discuss the different characteristics of triangles and their center of mass.
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Math: Arcs and Chords

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students draw diagrams demonstrating how it is possible to two central angles to be congruent and their minor arcs are not congruent. In groups, they illustrate theorems with their constructed circles, create diameters of circles that...
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Geometric Images: Top View, Front View or Either

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze 3 figures made of blocks. For each figure, students study a second image and indicate if it is a top view, front view or either.
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Angles, Parallel Lines, and Polygons

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine how to investigate polygons using an instrument of their own construction. They should be able to prove the general formula for the number of degrees in any polygon (including a triangle). Finally they investigate an...
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Parts of the Circle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this parts of a circle worksheet, students correctly identify labeled parts of circles, choosing from diameter, chord, radius or center. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Parts of the Circle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this circles worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions, determining whether diameter, radius, chord or center is shown on a circle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Parts of a Circle

For Students 4th - 6th
In this parts of a circle worksheet, students check the correct answer, describing the labeled part of a circle as either diameter, chord, radius or center.
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Calculate Missing Angles and Line Lengths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this missing line length and missing angles worksheet, students find measures of missing angles and find missing lengths. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Team Puzzles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.
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Lines and Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore lines and angles. They create visual representations of lines, rays and angles by drawing them on paper and using a geoboard. On paper, 6th graders write a summary of the characteristics of their representations.
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Determining Maximum Volume of an Open Box

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders calculate the maximum volume of a box constructed from a sheet of paper. The one page worksheet contains one problem with step-by-step calculator directions. Solution is not...
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Cracks on the Walls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the cracks in school walls and pavements. For this geometry lesson, students explore the factors to be considered before building a structure. They complete a graphing and calculation worksheet after the lesson.
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Line, Line Segments and Rays

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geometry worksheet, learners identify items as either lines, line segments or rays by checking the appropriate box beneath each figure.
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Building Paper Bridges

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners construct a bridge that can hold 100 pennies. In this math lesson, students evaluate the strength of their bridges. They predict how much weight a bridge can hold based on its design.
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Irregular Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of irregular fractals. In this irregular fractals lesson, students discuss how to find fractal dimensions through teacher led discussion. Learners calculate fractal dimensions of various fractals.
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Exploring Arrangements of 2, 3, 4, and 5 Cubes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars construct models of various tricubes, tetracubes, and pentacubes that are possible, classify n-cubes into different groupings, and draw these figures on isometric dot paper giving true perspective to what they visualize.
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Angle Measurement and the AD-1 Aircraft

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students represent and solve problems using geometric models and apply geometric properties and relationships. They also practice constructing and measuring angles. By constructing, drawing, visualizing, and comparing geometric figures...
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Unit Perimeters and Areas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use Geometers SketchPad to find the area and perimeter of several shapes. In this geometry lesson, students determine area of rectangles and progress through irregular polygons. None of the referenced worksheets are included...
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Harnessing the Wind for Electricity

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explain how wind can produce electricity. In this geometry instructional activity, 9th graders construct their own pin wheel turbine and calculate its power. They discuss the pros and cons of using wind generator.
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Polygons All Around Us!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson plan, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different geometric shapes...
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Count the Squares and Compare

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct squares and rectanges in order to help them find areas and perimeters. They gain an understanding of area and perimeter through teacher modeling and then they construct squares and rectangles.
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Shape It

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use math software and geoboard paper to design basic shapes. They write individual definitions for the geometric shapes based on what they see in the shapes. They apply their background knowledge of the shape as they write...
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Geometric Patterns and Relationships

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore three-dimensional figures. As a class, they discuss the characteristics of various three-dimensional figures. In groups, 5th graders write riddles describing the geometric shape. Partners read each other's...