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Our World of shapes
First graders listen to Shapes and The Greedy Triangle to identify and describe examples of geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson plan, look for geometric shapes in real world places. Students make a mobile of...
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A Geometric Scavenger Hunt
Fifth graders connect their knowledge of polygons and polyhedrons. In this geometric shapes instructional activity, 5th graders identify and classify two- and three-dimensional objects. Students construct a polyhedron out of polygons and...
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Please Draw One With Me!
In this math worksheet, students learn basic geometric shapes by drawing them as they sing a class song. Students draw a rectangle, square, circle and triangle as they sing the song to the tune of "On Top of Old Smokey."
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What Shape am I?
Students analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They find shapes in their environment, and communicate why it is like the shape of their choice and not like another shape.
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Math Who Am I? Worksheet 3
In this math who am I worksheet, students read geometric shapes and math terms clues, fill in the blanks, and check their answers by circling each third letter in boxes with answers. Students write eight answers.
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Area of Geometric Shapes
In this geometry worksheet, students solve for the area of polygons. They are given shaded shapes on a coordinate plane and asked to calculate the area. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Literacy Activity: Mouse Shapes
Students listen to the book Mouse Shapes and identify the shapes in the book as it is being read. In this shapes lesson, students identify the shapes in the book, and then play with cut out shapes that they can hold in their hands.
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Everyday Heroes You Can Be One, Too
Students listen to a read aloud of Alan Baker's, White Rabbit's Color Book while identifying shapes and lines throughout the book. They use shapes and different types of lines to create a bunny of their own. They must use five shapes to...
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Calico Watercolor Cats
A fun art project, this lesson incorporates math and listening skills as young artists play with a new painting technique. First the teacher models how to draw a cat using shapes, an oval for the body, triangles for the ears and so on,...
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Review Geometric Figures
Youngsters review different geometric figures and shapes. In this geometry lesson, pupils use formulas to calculate area, perimeter, circumference and volume of geometric shapes. They calculate the surface area also.
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Shapes in Motion
Students practice moving different shaped objects through a series of transformations. In groups, they discuss other ways to manipulate the figure to achieve the same results. They solve multiple story problems in the same manner.
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Serendipity Shape Collages
Students cut or tear a variety of geometric paper shapes and follow directions to decorate them. They define and create a pleasing collage. Afterward, they identify the names of shapes used in their collages
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Talking About Your Name in Math Terms
Add imagination and creativity to your math lesson. 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, or...
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A World of Symmetry: Math-Geometry
Define and identify the three basic forms of symmetry translation, rotation, and glides with your class. They cut out and arrange paper pattern blocks to illustrate symmetry, create a Cartesian graph, and design a rug with a symmetrical...
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Geometry: Shapes and Pictures
In this geometric shapes worksheet, learners analyze 6 photographs of real life objects. Students write the name of the geometric shape or figure that fits each picture.
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Shape Bingo
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students play a Bingo game in which basic geometric shapes are recognized and marked. There are 6 different shape Bingo cards here.
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Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet. In this geometry activity, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes...
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Color the Shapes in the Crown
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students analyze a picture of a crown. Students look for the circles, diamonds and rectangles and color them according to the key.
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Math Hunt
Students, in groups, explore their school to find examples of patterns, geometric shapes, and fractions. They take measurements and make computations of what they find. They record their findings in a spreadsheet, make graphs, and share...
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Which Shape Is Different?
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students analyze 4 rows of shapes. Students circle the one figure in each row that is different from all the others.
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Geometric Shapes- Draw a Longer Version
In this geometric shape learning exercise, 1st graders name each of three shapes in the first column of the learning exercise. They draw the same shape in the space to the right, making the new shape longer than the original. They draw a...
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Color My Shapes Butterfly
In this butterfly coloring worksheet, students follow the direction key to color a butterfly made of different geometric shapes. Each shape will be a different specified color.
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Colors and Geometric Shapes
In this color and geometric shapes worksheet, students examine a chart with 16 figures with their color words printed underneath each one. Students answer the 6 questions using the information on the chart.
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Geometric Shapes: Which Shape Is Different?
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students analyze pictures of 10 shapes. Students color the one shape that is different to all the others and tell why it is different.