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3-D Cubes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate cubes. In this geometric solids instructional activity, students review geometric concepts previously taught, then logon to a computer game in which they find cube figures and identify the shadow of hidden cubes.
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Roundup Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Let's study 2-D shapes! Young mathematicians compare and classify shapes according to attributes. They evaluate shape riddles and predict the shape being described. Here is the website where you can find the instructional...
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Children's Museum of Houston - Pre/Post Classroom Activities - Nets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students make three dimensional shapes with nets. In this nets lesson plan, students receive nets which they fold to make a three dimensional object. They predict what shape each net will make and verify it after making the net. They use...
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Graphing Linear Equations with Two Variables

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Can your class solve linear equations in two variables? They will be able to after they engage in this instructional activity. Individuals graph linear equations in two variables using slope and intercept and identifying the relationship...
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Area & Perimeter Assessment And Practice

For Teachers 5th
Using a pre-test, this lesson starts by establishing differentiated learning groups. Each group practices determining area and perimeter using interactive web sites small groups are then pulled aside and given additional support as...
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Graph Paper Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young artists divide a piece of graph paper into sections using rectangles, squares, and triangles. They then fill each section with patterns of shape and color. Elementary graders describe how their patterns are organized. Secondary...
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Formulas for Volume and Surface Area

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the volume and surface area of each shape. In this geometry lesson, students use nets and other three dimensional polygons to create visuals of the volume of a shape. They define important vocabulary words...
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Exploring Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore perimeter. For this geometry and measurement lesson, students create squares and rectangles using given perimeters. Students construct four sided shapes with given perimeters using the computer program "Math Keys:...
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Volume Review

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils investigate the concepts of volume for rectangular prisms and spheres. They measure the volume of one balloon and then consider how many breaths it would take to fill the room with balloons. The rectangular prism being measured is...
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Principles of Flight: Flying Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate ways to enhance an object's flying ability.  In this model construction lesson, students construct two paper airplanes, one of which is twice as big as the first.  Students compare and contrast the two...
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Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Shape-Shifter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Geometry is everywhere, and I mean everywhere! Those skillful mathematicians discuss shapes and then come up with a well-researched list of shapes seen in everyday applications. They put their knowledge of shapes to work as each small...
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Transformations on the Coordinate Plane

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Here is a study guide on transformations that includes reflections, translations, dilations, and rotations. It also has definitions, helpful diagrams, and several examples involving transformations on the coordinate plane. The lesson...
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Absolute Value and Basic Operations With Real Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the mathematical concept of absolute value by counting the number of steps taken in two directions. Using the number line the teacher can note how they can forward and backward without changing the absolute...
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3-D Figures Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore 3-D shapes. They transition from thinking of shapes as only 2-D. Pupils read Cinderella as a launching activity for their upcoming adventure, and explore a new world of 3-D shapes in this introductory lesson.
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Graphing Quadratic Equations with a Coefficient of One

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This is a teacher page for a lesson and does not include any materials to support the lesson. Students graph quadratic equations with a coefficient of one and create a table of values to graph a quadratic equation. They plot the values...
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Shaping Up!

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergartners are introduced to basic shapes. Learners spend 45 minutes a day in geometry centers carrying out the activities outlined in this ambitious plan. There are games, hands-on activities, interactive websites, art projects,...
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Graph It

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Elementary and middle schoolers engage in a lesson of graphing in quadrant I of the coordinate plain. They use the graph to create shapes and symbols. While using a graphing calculator, they locate the points on the coordinate plane. In...
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Making and Describing Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Explore the concept of creating and describing 2D and 3D shapes.  Using geometry your scholars will describe the attributes of shapes and their properties.  They explore and discover what happens when you combine shapes and...
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Class of Gold

For Teachers 6th - 9th
How can you see a number in nature? Here, learners discover both Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio by exploring a number of different resources.  Note: Some of the resources are older and may be missing some of the links, but...
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Area And Perimeter Using Pentominoes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in an enrichment lesson exploring the concepts of area and perimeter. They construct new pentominoes that are 3 times the size of normal ones and then identify the area and perimeter measurements. They then create a...
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Review Geometric Figures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Group Isomorphisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and apply properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students define equilateral triangles by sides and angles. They build cardboard triangles as they study properties of triangles.
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Complexity Madness

For Teachers 5th
After introducing the concept and formula for finding the area of a square, try this instructional activity. Fifth graders will use their prior knowledge to break apart various shapes in order to determine area. This instructional...
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Euclidean Direct Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learning how to prove theorems in geometry can be challenging. This resource explains what a proof is, and the different styles for proofs. It also contains links to web-based practice problems that help guide learners though example...

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