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Polygon Perimeters
Students define the terms polygon and perimeter to begin the lesson. Using a calculator, they practice determining the perimeter of various symbols in a painting. They discuss how geometry and art are related to one another.
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Polygon Perimeters
Students complete worksheets where they calculate the perimeter of polygons. For this perimeter of polygons lesson plan, students divide complex shapes into simple shapes to find the perimeter.
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Polygon Sum Conjecture
Students calculate the sum of the angles of a polygon. In this geometry lesson plan, students use the interior angle formula of polygon based on the number of sides of the polygon. They identify the missing angle using algebra.
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Cut, Construct and Think - 6
Young scholars identify polygons and calculate perimeter. In this geometric shapes lesson, students complete a worksheet identifying various polygons and calculating the perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals.
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Polygonal Strings
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 5: Modeling with Geometry
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts to finding...
Mathed Up!
3-D Pythagoras
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem in three-dimensional shapes. Young mathematicians watch a video that takes them through several examples of using the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems involving lengths in three-dimensional figures. A...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Learners measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning lesson, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Learners use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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Pyramids
In this Geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving the properties of a regular pyramid. The two page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included.
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Satellites and Solar Cells
In this satellite and solar cells worksheet, students determine the electrical power generated by the solar cells on the IMAGE satellite. Students solve 3 problems including finding the usable area of the satellite, determining the power...
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Polygons, Parallelograms, Quadrilaterals- Oh My!!!
Students demonstrate their comprehension of shapes and their properties. They work in small groups. Students review the following terms: property, polygon, quadrilateral, and parallelogram. They read Shape Up! Fun With Triangles and...
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Polygons
In this polygons activity, 10th graders solve and complete 27 various types of problems. First, they determine how many lines of symmetry a square has and if it is a parallelogram. Then, students find the number of lines of symmetry in a...
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Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons
Young scholars identify interior and exterior angles of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students add interior and exterior angles of polygons. They use angle theorems to solve the problems.
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Perimeter Word Problems
In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Chapter 6: Geometry Perimeter and Area
In this perimeter and area instructional activity, learners find the perimeter of various polygons. They compute the perimeter, surface area, circumference, and volume of given figures. Students explore trigonometric ratios. This...
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Tessellations
Students create tessellations. In this geometry activity, students use polygons to create different patterns by rotation. They identify the reasons for polygons to create the type of tessellation it does.
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Patterns and Functions
Students investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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THE AREA OF A CIRCLE
Students examine the relationship between circumference and diameter and how to use the formula to find the area of a circle. In this circle lesson plan students divide into groups and complete an activity.
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Block It Game
Students use problem solving strategies such as guess and check and visualization to play the game. They use mental mathematics to decide on the placement of pattern blocks and look for patterns.
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems
Learners practice using visuals to solve math problems. In this math manipulative lesson, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Learners gain points based on...
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Area and Perimeter
Pupils participate in a hands-on activity that shows the independence of perimeter and area for simple irregular figures.