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Surface Area with Polydrons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...
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Circumscribed Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars investigate polygons and construct ferris wheels. In this geometry lesson, students create a circle and differentiate properties of circles and polygons. They compare the relationship between angles and circumscribed...
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Shape Lessons That Connect

For Teachers K - 3rd
Shape lessons provide a way for students to learn about art, science, and math.
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Find the Area or Missing Length of the Polygon

For Students 7th - 10th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the length or area of seventeen figures.  The figures examined are triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, rectangles, and hexagons.  Some examples and solutions are...
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Area of Polygons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers find the area and perimeter of the regular and irregular polygons. They pay attention to use the proper measurements for calculation.
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Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem

For Students 5th - 8th
In this polygons worksheet, students fill out a graphic organizer about the name of the polygon, the number of sides, the angle sums, and more. Students complete this for 5 polygons.
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Identifying Three Dimensional Figures (3)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this 3 dimensional figures worksheet, students study the 10 3-dimensional figures. Students identify and label each of the 10 figures.
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Regular Polygons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore polygons. In this math lesson, 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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Blocks in a Sock

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify geometric solids. In this shapes and solids beginning geometry lesson, 1st graders reach into a bag and identify the geometric solid they feel. Students describe shape attributes and match two dimensional shapes to...
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Polygon Perimeters

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students complete worksheets where they calculate the perimeter of polygons. In this perimeter of polygons lesson plan, students divide complex shapes into simple shapes to find the perimeter.
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Lewis Structure Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students draw the Lewis structures of 9 compounds and polyatomic ions, identify their molecular shapes and polarity.
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Polygons - Sum of Interior Angles

For Students 7th - 8th
In this polygon worksheet, students determine the sum of the interior angles of a figure. Given the sum of the interior angles, they determine the number of sides of a polygon and the measure of one central angle. This one-page worksheet...
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Effect on Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the effect the change of dimensions causes for the volume and surface area. In this geometry lesson, students compare perimeter, area and volume as they play around with the dimensions of the polygons. They discuss...
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100 Patch Geometric Quilts

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify geometric patterns in quilts. In this geometry lesson, students view various types of quilts and identify the geometric shapes. Students construct one hundred patch paper quilts using geometric shapes.
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Cutouts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify symmetry in shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, students fold paper to identify lines of symmetry. Students create various symmetrical shapes using folded paper.
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Regular Polyhedra

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the history of geometry and its different shapes. In this geometry activity, 10th graders practice seeing three dimensional shapes and explain why there are only five polyhedra. They relate all the new materials...
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Scenario Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a quilt, using different patterns. In this geometry instructional activity, students apply prior knowledge as they use different patterns to help them create a quilt using transformations and geometric shapes.
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New York State Mathematics Exam

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students review for the exam given by the state of New York. There are 16 pages and 27 questions in this booklet covering topics from algebra, geometry and statistics.
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Polygons Defined

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore polygons. In this polygon lesson plan, 4th graders sort polygons according to their properties. Students discover the connection between polygons and the Greek language.
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Congruency Basics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate congruent shapes. In this congruency lesson, 4th graders explore examples of congruent shapes. Students determine how to check for congruency by sliding or flipping the shape.
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It's Not All Greek to Me

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Learners find out the meaning for prefixes used in math vocabulary. By dissecting words used in everyday math, they figure out what the prefix indicates and what the word means. A variety of well-organized worksheets and activities...
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Geometry Shapes Playground Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground...
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Lewis Structures and Bonding

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this compounds activity, learners complete a graphic organizer by filling in the chemical compounds structure, resonance, geometry, hybridization, and bond angles. Then students complete 2 short answer questions.
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Geography: Lengths, Perimeter, and Area of Similar Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore characteristics of similar objects. Using attribute blocks, they explore the ratios of the perimeter, area and side length in similar shapes. They calculate and compare the area of shapes.