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Elements of Art
Third graders discover elements in visual art. In this visual art lesson plan, 3rd graders explore the use of line, shape, and color in visual art. After reviewing works of art, students create unique art pieces. Technology resources...
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
Young scholars solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Octagon Lesson Plan
Young scholars investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry activity, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.
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Graphing Data
Students graph lines in a coordinate plane. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph lines on a coordinate plane, and identify the slope. They calculate the volume, area and perimeters of the shapes created on a coordinate...
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Diagonals of Quadrilaterals
Teach your mathematicians how to identify different polygons based on their diagonals. Relating quadrilaterals to the different number of diagonals formed, students use the TI to create a visual of their shape.
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Creating Parallelogram
Learning how to define vocabulary words related to solving parallelograms will assist your learners in identifying different parallelograms. They use the navigator to view different shapes created by moving the parallelogram around.
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Creating a Cyclic Quadrilateral
Identify and make conjecture about properties of cyclic quadrilaterals. Students use the TI Navigator to create different shapes and draw conclusions.
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TE Activity: Super Spinners!
Students make spinners to investigate rotational inertia, rotational speed, angular momentum, and velocity. They make two sets of spinners that have different mass distributions and shapes. They complete a worksheet while experimenting...
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Quadrilaterals
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems with quadrilaterals. They calculate the sum of the angles, find missing angles and identify properties of quadrilaterals. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
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Measurement
Students measure angles, perimeter, area and volume. In this geometry instructional activity, students define different ways to measure and solve for the perimeter, area and volume of geometric shapes. They analyze and process...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Perfectly Puzzling Pentominoes
Second graders utilize manipulatives (pentominoes) to demonstrate knowledge of: lines of symmetry, slides, reflections (flips), rotations (turns), area, and perimeter. This lesson gives students a meaningful way to practice these...
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Dimension Review
Students differentiate the pros and cons of different areas. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast different sizes based on their area. They put an image to the size of a shape.
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Circles
Tenth graders explore and define the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders calculate the circumference and area of a circle using real world objects and shapes. They discuss chords and lines tangent...
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Mr. Lincoln's Hat
Bring out the inner artist with this Abraham Lincoln lesson plan. Elementary students work on a home project creating a hat similar to Abraham Lincoln's hat. They will use geometry and measurement to create the scale of the hat, then...
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Recognize, create and Record Simple Repeating Patterns
Students analyze, create, and record repeating patterns. In this geometry lesson, students create shapes using patterns and keep track of the different shapes. They incorporate transformation and reflections into their patterns.
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Engineering - Solid Rock to Building Block
Students role-play as engineers designing wedge tools. They devise methods for shaping quarry rocks into pyramid blocks. Following a teacher demonstration, they use materials such as soap, clay, and foam for blocks and wood, plastic,...
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Volume of Spheres
Students find the volume of spheres. In this geometry lesson, students measure and derive the formula for each shape and solid. They use the correct terminology and units when solving these problems.
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Dream Bedroom Floor Plan
Students construct using Cabri software. In this geometry lesson, students convert between units and apply the correct measurements to build objects. They create the room virtually and manipulate the shapes to the desired measurements.
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Dream Bedroom Floor Plan
Pupils build and apply concepts of geometry. In this geometry lesson, students create a building using proportions and scale drawings. They use Cabri technology to create a virtual drawing first.
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Exploring Properties of Rectangular Prisms
Learners explore the properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They use Cabri technology to create polygons and solve problems.
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Ceva’s Theorem
Students prove and use Ceva's Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry instructional activity, students analyze polygons for patterns and calculate the area of each shape. They relate polygons to the real world.
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Pick's Theorem
Students investigate Pick's theorem by completing a lab. In this geometry lesson, students construct polygons using cabri software. They calculate the area of polygons and identify the vertices of each shape.
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Exploring the Properties of Rectangular Prisms.
Students define properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the relationship between two and three dimensional objects. They use Cabri technology to graph their figures.