Curated OER
Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions
Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry instructional activity, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned...
Curated OER
Similar or Not?
Fifth graders define the meaning of similar and congruent using concrete objects. They make similar and congruent figures using geoboards. They draw their figures on dot paper, and color their designs.
Curated OER
Geometry - Measurement
Students review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
Curated OER
Exploring Arrangements of 2, 3, 4, and 5 Cubes
Students 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.
Curated OER
Math 6 - Act. 08: Patterns
Sixth graders use centimeter cubes to build structures and then compare and contrast the patterns they see.
Curated OER
Investigating the properties of a circle
Students use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...
Curated OER
Estimating Altitude of Water Cloud Base
Students conduct an experiment to determine dew point and use a formula to detemine altitude. They construct a chart and predict what altitude clouds would form, given the dew point on the ground.
Curated OER
The Voice of the Individual
Students examine the role of the individual in society as a whole. Individually, they design and create their own calling card as used in the past. They put together an art kit in which they are able to use outdoors. To end the...
Curated OER
More No-Three-In-A-Line
Fourth graders read Mary's problem and make sure that they examine it.
After some discussion, let the class work on the problem in their groups.
They then take turns in putting a picture of their arrangement on the board.
Curated OER
The Math of Light
Investigate light intensity, illuminance, and power consumption of different light source.Compare the efficiency of light bulbs then create a persuasive advertisement about it.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometric Sequences and Series
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of practice working with geometric sequences and series. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Extend Geometric Sequences: Negatives & Fractions
Find the next term in a geometric sequence. The problems in this quiz involve relatively difficult calculations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Extend Geometric Sequences
Given the first few terms in a geometric sequence, find the next term in the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
This lesson focuses on arithmetic and geometric sequences using several examples and practice exercises.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Geometric Sequences
Richland Community College provides a lesson on geometric sequences. This site has explanations and examples of their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Geometric Sequences and Exponential Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how geometric sequences are related to exponential functions by exploring guided notes, watching a video and attempting practice problems.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequence
This lesson plan offers an introduction to sequences. Through the use of computers, students are able to see what happens to the sequences when multipliers and add on values are changed.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series
The lesson discusses arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource demonstrates the origins of the formulas.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Geometric Sequences and Series
Learn what a geometric sequence is and how to perform several related tasks: find the nth term, write the formula for the nth term, and calculate a finite geometric series. This tutorial offers definitions, example problems with...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Geometric Sequences and Series
Students display understanding of advanced mathematical concepts. The online quiz assesses the scholars on geometric sequences and series.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Explicit Formulas for Geometric Sequences
Solve problems such as: The first four terms in a geometric sequence are 1/3, 1, 3, and 9. Find an explicit formula for the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Recursive Formulas for Geometric Sequences
Find the recursive formula of a geometric sequence given the first few terms or given an explicit formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Converting Recursive and Explicit Forms of Geometric Sequences
Given the explicit formula of a geometric sequence, find its recursive formula, and vice versa. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.