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Area and Perimeter of Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine how to calculate the perimeter and area of given geometric shapes. They use specific shapes to create a picture using a software program. They determine the area and perimeter of the shapes used in the picture.
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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Pan Balance: Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of equivalence as it relates to comparing concrete objects to determine greater or lesser attributes such as length and weight. In this pan balance-shapes lesson, students make estimations while verifying...
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Area of Combined Shapes - Turtle Combo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students graph polygons using the name and number of sides. For this geometry lesson, students identify the formula to calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They relate the formula to different polygons and shapes.
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Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use different shapes that represent tangrams to determine the area of a space. In this area lesson plan, students trace shapes and have their partners determine the area of that shape.
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math lesson plan, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Learners investigate the results when the...
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Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore area and perimeter. In this math lesson plan, students differentiate between area and perimeter and compute the area and perimeter of an object.
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of area. In this area lesson, students find the area of irregular shapes with right angles. Learners break down each irregular shape into multiple regular shapes in order to find the area. Students...
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What's My Area?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use tiles to find area. In this finding area lesson, students explore how to use square tiles to make shapes, then look at how they can be used to measure area. Young scholars then explore how an area can be covered with...
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Introductory to Area (Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of finding area. In this finding area lesson, students use knowledge of area of triangles to find area of squares and rectangles. Middle schoolers find area of irregular figures by breaking the...
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Finding Area

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore how to find the area of a rectangular object. As a class, they discuss definition of area and strategies for finding area. The teacher models finding the area of an object by counting squares. Students observe...
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Volume, Surface Area for Rectangular & Triangular Prisms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of rectangular and triangular prisms. In this rectangular and triangular prism lesson, 7th graders identify various prisms as triangular or rectangular. Students discuss the various shapes of bases...
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Area of Complex Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders develop strategies for finding the perimeter and area of large geometric figures. Through lecture and guided practice, 7th graders practice the strategy of dividing a geometric shape into smaller more manageable shapes...
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Area, Perimeter Word Puzzle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure planes and solids. In this geometry instructional activity, students find the area and perimeter of different polygons.They complete a word puzzle to review their vocabulary words.
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the area of rectangles. They practice finding area by playing an onliine computer activity where they calculate the area of a rectangle to solve a problem.
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Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume. Students review surface area and volume by finding the area of a two-dimensional shape. They practice using the computer to create different surface area shapes.
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If you have to find the area of a region, how would you calculate it?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find the area of rice farms. In this area instructional activity, 5th graders draw shapes and grid them to find the area. They compare different rice fields to see which one takes up more space and has the larger area. 
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Does the Area of the Quadrilateral Change?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete activities to further their understanding of area formulas. In this area lesson, 7th graders watch as the teacher uses Polystrips to model parallelograms. Students find the area of a rectangle and answer...
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Math Quilts

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine geometric shapes. In this geometric shape lesson plan, students examine how geometric shapes flip, turn, and slide to create a pattern. Students analyze the role that quilts played in helping slaves escape to freedom. ...
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Shapes (Geometric)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore various geometric shapes. In this math lesson plan, 2nd graders identify geometric shapes using colors and math problems.
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Length, Perimeter, and Area

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter and area. Students develop an understanding of length, perimeter, and area. Students calculate the area and perimeter of random shapes and calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle...
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Volume And Surface Area Of Prisms

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to the finding of the area of prisms. They use boxes as models of calculating the area while getting ready for the next level. The instructors are given sovereignty over the assessments and the...
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students measure the circumference of a cylinder. In this cylinder lesson plan, students use round container lids and flexible rectangles to measure the circumference of the cylinder. They put the shapes together to make their own...