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Polygons
In this polygon worksheet, students draw various polygons according to given specifications and find angle sums. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Quilt Squares
Young scholars research the history of the quilt in American History and view a PowerPoint Presentation. They create a quilt square with colored paper using polygons, transformations, rotations, and reflections on the computer and on a...
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Polygons
In this polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 18 various types of problems related to different forms of polygons. First, they state the number of sides for each convex polygon and then, use the polygon shown to respond to each of 6...
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Exterior Angles
In this exterior angles worksheet, 10th graders solve and measure 10 different angles and figures related to exterior angles. First, they determine how many degrees there are in the sum of the exterior angles of a regular heptagon. Then,...
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Polygons
In this polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of polygons. First, they determine the number of sides that a polygon has if the exterior angle is a certain degree. Then, students determine...
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Polygons - Sum of Interior Angles
In this polygon instructional activity, students determine the sum of the interior angles of a figure. Given the sum of the interior angles, they determine the number of sides of a polygon and the measure of one central angle. This...
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Polygons
For this polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various interior angles in polygons. First, they determine the number of sides a polygon has with a given measure for each angle. Then,...
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Classify and Identify Polygons
In this polygon learning exercise, students observe pictures of polygons and identify their proper name. They read descriptions of polygons and determine the polygon described. This one-page learning exercise contains ten problems.
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Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
In this polygon worksheet, 5th graders name 6 polygons, tell if each one is a regular polygon or not and tell if it is a special quadrilateral.
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Fifth graders complete activities to investigate parallel and perpendicular lines. In this plane geometry lesson, 5th graders watch a movie about parallel and perpendicular lines. Students work in pairs to describe and draw the lines in...
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The Greedy Triangle
Young scholars discuss figures with various numbers of sides. For this geometry lesson, students are read The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, they participate in a class discussion of many sided figures and are introduced to the...
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Meet the Polygon Family
Fourth graders investigate regular polygons. For this regular polygon lesson, 4th graders explore the attributes of different polygons. Students work in groups to complete a KWL chart regarding polygons.
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Geometry: Shapes
In this geometry/shapes instructional activity, students select the shape in a row that is similar to a shape that begins the row, 4 rows total.
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Polygons Defined
Fourth graders explore polygons. In this polygon lesson, 4th graders sort polygons according to their properties. Students discover the connection between polygons and the Greek language.
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Congruency Basics
Fourth graders investigate congruent shapes. In this congruency activity, 4th graders explore examples of congruent shapes. Students determine how to check for congruency by sliding or flipping the shape.
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Tunnel Traps
Students identify shapes that match specific shape descriptions involving a range of geometric terms and correct polygon names. They utilize a mathematics educational software program to gain practice.
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Polygons and Angles
Sixth graders estimate the measurement of angles and then measure the exact distance using an angle ruler. In groups, they explore shapes and recognize the characteristics acute, obtuse and right angles. Students sketch required shapes,...
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Cut, Construct and Think - 4
Students identify polygons. In this geometric shapes lesson, students identify and describe polygons. Students create new shapes out of the shapes they are given.
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Cut, Construct and Think 3
Learners identify and create shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson plan, students identify various polygons and try to create new shapes using existing polygons.
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Cut, Construct and Think - 6
Students identify polygons and calculate perimeter. In this geometric shapes lesson, students complete a worksheet identifying various polygons and calculating the perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals.
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Using 2 and 3 Dimensional Geometric Shapes
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape identification activity. In this figure dimensions lesson, students identify the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional shapes by their vertices and faces. Students examine blocks in...
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Polygons
Fourth graders identify and describe lines, shapes, and solids using formal geometric language. They use Inspiration to create a graphic organizer and outline of polygons.
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Tetrominoes Cover-Up
Third graders are given square tiles and participate in a demonstration on how to arrange them. Using the tiles, they work with a partner to discover how many two-dimensional tetrominoes they can create. To end the activity, they must...
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Polygons All Around Us!
High schoolers explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. High schoolers identify different geometric...