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Math: Geometric Fun and Games
Third graders discover geometric shapes by completing a series of games and activities. Using ropes with knots tied every foot, they make shapes such as squares, triangles, and hexagons. In pairs, 3rd graders use pattern blocks to...
Curated OER
How Tall Is It?
Students identify how tall a tree is. In this measurement lesson, students use "luminometers" to measure a tree and complete a data sheet.
Curated OER
Parallelograms Multiple Choice
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the different measurements for parallelograms using the properties of quadrilaterals. They are given partial information and must solve the problem. There are 6 questions with an answer...
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Pauli's Magical Water
Students predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
Curated OER
Wing Shapes and Areas
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to determine the weight of the aircraft that can be lifted by a pair of wings of each type. They also design a unique platform of a wing to lift a plane weighing 11500 pounds.
EngageNY
Applying the Laws of Sines and Cosines
Breaking the law in math doesn't get you jail time, but it does get you a wrong answer! After developing the Law of Sines and Cosines in lesson 33 of 36, the resource asks learners to apply the laws to different situations. Pupils must...
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Talking About Your Name in Math Terms
Add imagination and creativity to your math lesson plan. Young mathematicians investigate ways to express their names in mathematical terms. For instance, they can count the number of letters, analyze the geometric shapes of the letters,...
Curated OER
What Shape Am I?
First graders analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They analyze characteristics of geometric shapes and determine the defining attributes of a circle,...
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Quadrilaterals: Four-sided Figures
Fifth graders engage in a variety of hands-on and technology-rich activities involving the classification of quadrilaterals. They utilize protractors and rulers to investigate the characteristics of various types of quadrilaterals. They...
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2-D Polygons
Students investigate the concept of two dimensional polygons. They complete a vocabulary chart with the teacher or in independently. Students are shown various polygons in order to classify them and then asked to draw one of them from...
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How Are The Properties of Covalent Compounds Influenced By Chemical Bonding?
High schoolers work together to observe the bond lengths of single, double and triple bonds. They make their own predictions about the strength of the bonds and chemical reactions. They answer discussion questions to complete the...
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Symmetry in Kaleidoscope Designs
Students define reflection, rotation and symmetry. In this symmetry instructional activity, students move the graph around the coordinate plane and identify the line of symmetry. They identify the different designs of a kaleidoscope.
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Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes
Learners find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. In this perimeter and area instructional activity, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board....
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Creating Bonds
In this creating bonds worksheet, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Geometry Special Angle Pairs and Parallel Transversals
Students are challenged to identify and measure angles created by parallel lines and a transversal as well as complementary and supplementary pairs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Supplementary and Complementary Angle Pairs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use reasoning to figure out the measures of missing angle measures
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angle Pairs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the measures of angle pairs including the measure of missing angles by using given information.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Molecular Geometry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains the basis of VSEPR theory. It helps students predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using VSEPR theory and it...