In this surface area worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students determine the amount of gift wrap paper needed to cover a rectangular box using surface area formulas.

Students use triangulation method to locate meteorite landing site on the map. In this earth science lesson, students participate in a meteorite treasure hunt set up by the teacher. They explain how this method is used by scientists to...

Although part of the Study Guide for the CAHSEE, this section of the document focuses on measurement and geometry. In the study guide, students are shown why this topic is important, how they will be assessed, and then given a long...

In this activity students explore the use of manipulatives to conduct simple geometry and measurement activities.

Explains the terms and symbols used to discuss line angles, what an angle is, and the types of angles. Includes short video lesson demonstrating how to use a protractor to measure an angle. [0:57]

In this video from Cyberchase, Bianca breaks her friend's tabletop when she's practicing dance moves in his living room. She uses measurement and geometry to get a new piece of wood that will fit the table exactly. The accompanying...

2 OF 2 FOR ADDITIONAL TOPICS IN MATH. Students will use the coordinate plane and equations of lines and circles to describe figures; create the equation of a circle given the figure or use the structure of a given equation to determine a...

Geometry is the study of how to use math to describe and investigate different points, lines and shapes. The way that a shape is described in geometry is with a formula, which is simply a mathematical way to calculate different...

Students learn to explore relationships between units of measure and objects to be measured. They develop an understanding of length, area, and volume.

Join the heroes Loxley, Arrowyn, Busido, and Mockingbird in this epic adventure of Bows and Angles! Practice measuring and reading angles while you defend yourself from treacherous shadow ninjas.

Test your knowledge of converting between metric and U.S. customary units.

Explore the similarities between the volume of a cylinder and a prism.

Students will learn and reinforce skills for measuring perimeter and area of 2D shapes and measuring surface area and volume of 3D shapes.

A great resource where you can learn how to calculate the measures of the interior and exterior angles of any regular polygon with these tutorials. There are several practice pages for someone to try. The teacher resource page includes...

Students work in groups to build their own kite. The activity explores estimation, geometry, measurement, and patterns. The resource consists of a lesson plan, group activity instructions, lesson overview, and an expert page.

Juice boxes are so convenient, just poke the straw in and sip away. It might surprise you how much thought goes into the design and manufacturing of a juice box. Each manufacturer has carefully calculated how big each side should be to...

Complete the step by step lesson, sing karaoke, and test your knowledge of angle measures.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to use similar triangles and proportions to find measurements indirectly. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find unknown measurements indirectly using the ratios and proportions of similar figures. Students examine guided notes, review guided...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use similar triangles and proportions to find measurements indirectly. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...

This activity is designed for students to make conjectures about triangles. Students will create three lists to represent the measures of the angles of the triangle. The entire class list will then be sent to each student for analysis,...

In this activity, students will practice some of the basic functions of the Cabri Geometry software, including use of the Pointer, Point, Line, Measure, and Construct toolbars.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore scale and indirect measurement by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about the...

This interactive focuses on measuring objects using coins as units of measurement. They measure tools, trains, mice, and shoes.