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History of Math Lesson Plan
Learners honor mathematicians who have contributed important discoveries throughout history by researching and creating a report about a famous mathematician and their contributions to the history of mathematics. Pairs of learners create...
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"Geometry With Quilts"
Fifth graders examine the geometry of quilts. They discuss the history of quilting, design two nine-patch squares, exchange one design on an Internet bulletin board, and construct a hot pad that is quilted.
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Transformations - Rotations in the Coordinate Plane
In this geometry lesson plan, math scholars brainstorm examples of rotations. Using the SMARTboard, students observe a rotation. They create their own rotation using graph paper. Finally, pupils complete a worksheet and graph rotations.
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Math and Circumference
Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...
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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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The Pythagorean Theorem
Students research Pythagoras and learn how to apply his theorem. They solve real life problems using the theorem and demonstrate knowledge of exponents, equations, and radicals. Students include diagrams in their research papers.
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Shape Recognition
Students explore geometry by analyzing different shapes. In this shape identification lesson, students discuss the characteristics that make certain shapes unique and the same characteristics that cause shapes to look the same. Students...
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Angles, Lines and Transversals
Learners identify and determine angle pair relationships. In this geometry lesson, students identify different angles of parallel lines that are cut by transversals. They identify interior and exterior angles after watching a video.
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Angle Pairs
Students identify different angle pairs. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the different angles of two parallel lines cut by a transversal. They identify the interior and exterior angles.
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Symmetry
Students identify the different symmetry in polygons. For this geometry lesson, students identify line, rotational and point symmetry in different objects. They find the symmetry with 90% accuracy.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. For this geometry lesson,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean theorem.
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Two Column Logic Proofs
Pupils complete two column proofs. In this geometry instructional activity,students derive the reasons their answers are correct using logic. They write the proof step by step using two columns.
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Area and Perimeter Review
Students calculate the area and perimeter of different shapes. In this geometry lesson, students name the different polygons based on their number of sides. They use the correct formula for each shape to calculate the area and perimeter.
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Introduction to Locus
Students define the five rules of loci. In this geometry lesson, students identify the locus of points that creates a circle. They calculate the distance from a fixed line and point.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students complete problems with different percents of accuracy as they use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students answer verbally to verify they understand the...
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Right Triangles and The Pythagorean Theorem
Learners play a game to reinforce concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing angle and lengths of a right triangle. They use properties of trigonometry about sine, cosine and tangent to solve...
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"The Greedy Triangle" by Marilyn Burns
Students discover which regular polygons can be used to tile a plane.