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Right Angles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this right angles worksheet, students review various images of right angles. Students then find the angles and right angles for the given shapes and write them on the lines.
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Precision Tools

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the appropriateness of using a specific tool to measure and define an object. After measuring the area of their classroom and the objects in it with the appropriate tools, they create a floor plan that makes the most...
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Buildings, Buildings Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gain awareness of shapes in architecture by creating a painting of their school and writing a reflective summary of their study of architecture.
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Rhombi

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars examine the rhombi or diamond shape and compare it to the square. Students are challenged to create as many flat rhombus shapes as possible and develop a definition for the rhombus shape in 20 minutes while working in...
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Poison Boxes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students utilize the Poison Boxes activity on The Nature Park is used to practice the recognition of 2D shapes and their properties. They utilize a mathematics educational software program to gain practice.
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Learning the Number One (1)

For Students K - 1st
In this number recognition instructional activity, students trace the number 1 and then print it on their own. Students then color any 1 of the shapes in the box.
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Design an Apartment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are given the task of designing an apartment. In groups, they practice estimating the area and perimeter of different shapes. After designing their space, they apply the same formulas to solving real-world story problems.
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Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this logical reasoning, students figure out in what order to place four different shapes by reading the clues. Students solve the problem by drawing the shapes in the correct order.
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Our Solar System to Scale

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the diameter of planets and their relative distances.  In this space science instructional activity, students discover how small or big the planets are in comparison to each other. Students use cross multiplying...
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Tessellation Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students in second through eighth grades can fill their imaginations with repeating shapes!
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Mandala Art Lessons

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Mandala art lessons provide easy and fun ways to learn about art, math, and other cultures.
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Pond Theme Unit

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pond theme activity students research facts on pond life. Students complete comprehension questions, crosswords, word search, and math puzzles. Students write a short report.
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Light and Our World

For Students 5th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students solve a variety of curriculum related puzzles. They also practice basic mental math skills using four operations. The concept of light and color are explored and how it interacts with different objects.
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Paper Helicopters

For Teachers 1st - 6th
In this helicopter activity worksheet, students construct a paper helicopter and learn how weight, size and shape affect the way the helicopter spins. The activity outline includes background information, trigger questions, helicopter...
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Cut It Out!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners calculate the surface area of polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students use spacial reasoning to find the answer to their problem. They analyze solids and create formulas to estimate the measurements of the area.
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Learning About Rectangles

For Students 3rd
In this geometry and printing worksheet, 3rd graders practice drawing 4 rectangles by tracing the dotted lines before drawing 2 independently. They examine a box at the bottom of the page and color 6 rectangles in that box.
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Numbers as Descriptors

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use numbers as descriptors. In this mathematical inquiry lesson, students use numbers to describe, classify, and compare plants. Students are made aware that numbers can be used to describe things in the world around them.
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Measurements

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve word problems involving real world situation. In this geometry lesson, 7th graders solve problems related to volume. They apply the formulas taught in geometry.
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Triangular Prism

For Students 4th - 6th
In this triangular prism worksheet, students cut out, fold and fasten the tabs to make a triangular prism model. This is a net pattern.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Formulas: Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this formula worksheet, students use formulas to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Explore Area

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this exploring area worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using the provided diagrams.
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Algebra: Formulae

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore basic algebra formulas. In this introductory algebra instructional activity, student use basic algebra formulae to simplify expressions that include 1 or 2 operations.
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Measuring Supporting Structures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the volume of the Pantheon's columns and estimate changes in weight given different parameters.
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Problem Solving: Make a Model Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students make models to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text referenced.