Curated OER
Symmetry In Nature
Young scholars investigate the symmetry that is found in nature. They view shapes and patterns in nature while looking at images. Students look for tessellations while obtaining photographs with a digital camera. The information is used...
Curated OER
Pass It On
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
Curated OER
N Equal Parts by Construction
Young scholars experiment with straight edges and compasses to divide lengths into equal parts. They identify different fractions of the total length.
Curated OER
Measuring The Earth
Students use their geometry and trigonometry skills to determine the distance between their school and another school.
Curated OER
Investigating the Idea of Tan
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.
Curated OER
Acceleration
Students develop an understanding of velocity and to distinguish it from speed. To determine the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity. To explore how acceleration is derived from velocity and time.
Curated OER
Eye From the Sky
Students are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
Curated OER
Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
Curated OER
An Introduction to Quadrilaterals
Students explore different types of quadrilaterals. Students define the terminology used with quadrilaterals. They create particular quadrilaterals based on specific characteristics of the quadrilaterals using an online tool.
Curated OER
Polygons All Around Us!
Students 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. Students identify different geometric shapes in the...
Virginia Department of Education
Properties of Quadrilaterals
What type of quadrilateral is that? Discover the difference between the types of quadrilaterals. Small groups investigate types of quadrilaterals using geometry software to find their properties. To keep track of the different...
Curated OER
Geo-Mat
Students review plane figures by playing a game that resembles "Twister." They listen to directions to locate a large example of the figure which is placed on the floor.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lines and Angles: Targeted Math Instruction
At the end of this lesson, young scholars will be able to identify and apply the properties of lines and angles and understand the concept of parallel, perpendicular, complementary and supplementary angles, vertical angles, and parallel...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Perspective Drawing
In this lesson, students use line segments, angles, and parallel and perpendicular lines in order to create a one point perspective drawing.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Find the Missing Angle
In this task, 8th graders are presented with a drawing of two parallel lines connected through two line segments. They are given the measures of two angles and are asked to find a third. Aligns with 8.G.A.5.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Geometric Man
The students will explore angles, rays, line segments, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, and two-dimensional figures through the use of the book Shape Up! Fun With Triangles and Other Polygons by David A. Adler. They will also...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe.5 Triangles Inscribed in Circle
In this task, students use ideas about linear functions to determine when certain angles are right angles. They use the fact that two lines (if not vertical or horizontal) are perpendicular when their slopes are inverse reciprocals, as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Joining Two Midpoints of Sides of a Triangle
In this task, students must prove that angles and triangles are congruent and that a parallel line passes through the midpoints of two sides of the larger triangle. Aligns with G-SRT.B.4.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe a Midpoint Miracle
In this task, students are asked to draw a quadrilateral so that no two sides are congruent, no two angles are congruent, and no two sides are parallel. The task gives students the opportunity to prove that if we join the midpoints of a...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Quad Squad
This interactive lesson investigates quadrilaterals and provides students with an opportunity to practice describing their attributes.