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Geometrically Artistic/Artistically Geomtric

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners identify the two-dimensional geometric shapes Lowrey utilized in the painting Untitled. Students compare the two-dimensional shapes in terms of equivalent fractions, congruency, symmetry and asymmetry. Learners create their own...
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Toe to Toe Geo

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students study triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, students compare and classify triangles while milling to music. Students will also trade triangles so they can match up with other similar triangles. Triangles are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tessellations: Geometry and Symmetry

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of tessellations. In this tessellations lesson, students use an applet to construct tessellations. Students use regular polygons to construct tessellations. Students find patterns and symmetry in their...
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Curated OER

Symmetry of Road Signs

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify symmetry in road signs. In this geometry lesson, students explore objects in the real world for symmetry. They perform translation, rotation and reflection.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem in a Mathematical Context

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Participants who use this resource will apply the Pythagorean Theorem to show whether or not the shaded triangle inscribed in a rectangle is a right triangle. Once all of the sides on the shaded triangle are found, it is important that...
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 1: Math in Motion

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, through large screen monitor, study geometric design. They participate in a diagnostic assessment in which they use pnecils, scissors and paste.
Lesson Plan
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Dilations of 2 and 3 dimentional figures and their effect on area, surface area, and volume.

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the area and volume of 2D and 3D figures. In this geometry lesson plan, 7th graders create a storyboard explaining their knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes. They analyze their data and interpret their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shape and Figure Descriptions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this shape and figures worksheet, students read descriptions of shapes and figures, name them and draw their pictures in spaces provided. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Lesson Plan
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Transformations: Translations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students perform transformations and translations using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students perform transformations on a coordinate plane. They identify the image and pre-image of each figure.
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Transformations and Rotations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define and identify transformation and rotation. In this geometry instructional activity, students define rotations as congruence or isometry. They find the coordinates of an image and pre-image.
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Rep Tiles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use pattern blocks of one shape at a time to try to create a similar shape. They compare the perimeter of the new figure with the perimeter of the original shape and look for a pattern. Students use the pattern to predict...
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Grade 5: Testing for Tessellations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use formal geometric language to describe polygons (and other shapes) that will tessellate the plane and those that will not. Students make generalizations about the characteristics of a polygon (or other shape) that will...
Worksheet
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Perimeter

For Students 10th
In this perimeter worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete nineteen various geometry problems. First, they find the length of given segments in addition to the perimeter of a kite. Then, students find the value of a variable so that...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Why do Stars Rise in the East?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this stars rise in the east worksheet, learners use geometry to show how the Earth rotates from west to east and why celestial bodies appear to rise in the east and set in the west. Students draw a figure and label given points in...
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Changing Twines: Exploring Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review formulas for area and perimeter in quadrilaterals. They arrange pre-cut twine on a centimeter graph paper to create non-congruent quadrilaterals. They calculate the perimeter and area of each form.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Points, Lines and Planes

For Students 10th
In this points, lines and planes worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they name the planes that intersect a figure shown. Then, students determine the points that are collinear and coplanar in...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned 90 degrees and...
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Plain Figures and Measuring Figures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate basic geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson, students explore solids through measuring and modeling. This assignment models the importance of understanding concrete objects in geometry.      
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Polygons and Plane Figures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students choose a polygon to define and describe, and use Power Point and the Internet to present their polygon.
Handout
Lockport City School District

Reasons for Geometric Statement/Reason Proofs

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Stuck trying to remember the formal language of a geometric proof? Never fear, this handout has them all ready to go. The reasons are sectioned by topic so this handy guide is ready when you are to tackle those two column proofs. 
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Intro to Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify a polygon and classify them using congruent sides and number of edges and vertices. Students transform two dimensional objects into three dimensional objects.
Worksheet
Mt. San Antonio Collage

Postulates, Angles, and Their Relationships

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
More than a worksheet, learners go through geometry topics example by example on the nicely organized handout. From postulates to classifying angles, there are rules and examples provided for each topic. The ten pages of problems...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 8 Module 2

For Students 8th Standards
It's time for a concept check! Check for student understanding over the three types of rigid transformations. The assessment follows the first 10 lessons in this series and to test pupils' proficiency of these concepts. Individuals...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...