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Geoboard Area

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the basic geometric shapes and geometric shape vocabulary through the use of geoboards and virtual geoboards. They create a variety of shapes with a partner, build ten different rectangles on their geoboards, and...
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Falling Into Geometry Through Paper Art

For Teachers K
Students explore geometric shapes.  In this kindergarten geometry lesson, students create a fall quilt consisting of three different paper geometric quilt squares that when assembled form a scarecrow, a pumpkin, and a crow. ...
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What a View!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine two- and three-dimensional shapes and figures. Individually, they practice identifying the shape from various viewpoints. By completing this activity, they develop a spatial sense about how figures and shapes are...
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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives them...
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Symmetry and Tangrams

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders build figures out of tangrams. In this symmetry lesson, 6th graders view tangrams and identify the polygons included in them. Students divide into groups, identify their tangram pieces, define the lines of symmetry, and use...
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Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Students identify powers and relationships between various figures...
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Classifying Polygons

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a polygon hunt.  In this polygon lesson, 7th graders examine how polygons are alike and different.  Students create a Venn diagram and label the sorting circles.  Students work in cooperative...
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Solids in the Playground

For Teachers 1st
First graders locate and identify solids in the schoolyard. In this geometric solids lesson, 1st graders locate two solids on the playground. They work as a group to compare and contrast them according to shape, texture, weight, size,...
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More Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, learners identify shapes and their properties. In this problem solving worksheet, students answer fourteen questions.
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Data Management and Probability: Applications

For Students 7th
In this data management and probability applications activity, 7th graders solve 13 different types of problems that include finding the mean, median, mode, and range of each set of values, as well as, solving a number of word problems....
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Buttons, Buttons, Everywhere!

For Teachers K
Students compare, sort, and describe shapes. Using a button collection, students identify the shape, color number of holes, etc. Students play a description game with the buttons. They create a chart and name items that are the same...
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Kindergarten: Geometry in Our World (Centers)

For Teachers K
Students identify attributes in real-life objects and models of solids and connect these attributes to characteristics of shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and other rectangles. They discuss the ability of the object to roll,...
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Complementary and Supplementary Angles

For Students 10th
In this complementary and supplementary angles learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they supply a reason to justify each statement in the given sequences. Then, students find the measure...
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Rations and Proportions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ratios and proportions activity, students answer 8 questions in which they are setting up and solving proportions. One problem also consist of several polygons in which students must identify missing information.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007 - Perimeter of Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders find the perimeters of polygons and use perimeters to form polygons. In this perimeter instructional activity, 6th graders study vocabulary associated with finding perimeter such as polygon, line segment, variable, and...
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Solve Word Problems with Geometry

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geometry learning exercise, students solve word problems having to do with lines, angles, shapes, area, perimeter, and more. Students complete 57 problems total.
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Measuring Angles & Segments

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners view a PowerPoint for a warm-up lesson. They practice measuring around the classroom, measuring such things as the length and width of a desk, pencil, door, and book. Students use a website to practice measuring angles.
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The Same, Similar, and Different

For Students 4th - 6th
In this same, similar, and different instructional activity, students compare seven shapes and fill in the blanks with like or alike. Students answer eight comparisons.
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Napolean Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. In this polygon lesson, students  differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to solve...
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3-D Paper Sculpture

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore characteristics of geometric shapes. They participate in a paper folding activity to create various geometric shapes. Students design a mobile of the shapes they have created.
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Three-dimensional Shapes

For Students 6th
In this three-dimensional shapes worksheet, 6th graders identify and complete 4 different questions that include various types of three-dimensional shapes. First, they identify the shape illustrated as it relates to a cube. Then,...
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Investigating Polygons

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, pupils read information about 6 types of polygons and their sides and angles. Students then answer 5 questions about the geometric figures.
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Young scholars investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Young scholars identify the different types of polygons and define...
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Polygons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, middle schoolers classify the six polygons. Then they answer the questions related to the geometric properties of the shapes.