Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.

Students classify prisms according to their attributes. In this classifying prisms lesson, students explore different prisms. Students generate observations of the attributes and classify the prism correctly.

In this geometry practice worksheet, students read the hints regarding hexagons, pentagons, and octagons. Students then examine 3 groups of shapes and identify them as hexagons, pentagons, or octagons.

In this estimating worksheet, students study the models of 15 dots arranged in a triangle, circle and pentagon. In each of 3 problems, students ring the dotted shapes that show more than 15 and cross out the dots that show less.

In this shoelace algorithm worksheet, students determine the area of a triangle when given the coordinates of the vertices. They determine the area of a quadrilateral. Students find the average of the x and y coordinates.

Students review types of polygons and list several examples of each. They assume the role of a landscape artist interviewing for a job. They create sketches of their plans for six polygonal gardens and write an expository paragraph...

Students define the terms polygon and perimeter to begin the lesson. Using a calculator, they practice determining the perimeter of various symbols in a painting. They discuss how geometry and art are related to one another.

In this polygons instructional activity, students put a polygon jigsaw puzzle back together to form the planet Earth. Students put 10 polygons together.

Fifth graders view prints of M.C. Escher's work. They look at examples of geometric figures and polygons and discuss places they have seen them. Students create their own tessellations. They write a report about the process they used in...

Students practice measuring the interior angles of given regular polygons and create a formula for finding the measure of th interior angles of any polygon. They determine the relationships between the number of vertices's or sides in a...

For this math instructional activity, learners find the perimeter of each polygon after reading the definition and examples. They also draw three polygons and find the perimeters.

In this polygon worksheet, students find the sum of the interior angles of a polygon. They determine the perimeter of equilateral figures, identify concave and convex figures and explore the characteristics of equilateral, equiangular...

Students follow directions to make a stained glass window design of regular and irregular polygons with specific geometric elements. In this geometry lesson plan, students also analyze other classmate's designs.

In this polygon worksheet, students draw various polygons according to given specifications and find angle sums. A website reference for additional resources is given.

Second graders identify congruent figures and match shapes using transformation. They work in groups, utilizing a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice identifying congruent shapes.

Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.

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.

In this quadrilaterals and polygons instructional activity, students solve the problems using quadrilaterals and other polygons. Students solve six problems.

Middle schoolers work together to create mobiles with different polygons. They research the polygon and list its characteristics. They may present to the class if they chose to.

For this quadrilaterals and other polygons worksheet, learners name various polygons and then decide if each polygon is a quadrilateral. Students also decide is certain polygons regular or irregular.

In this 2D figure worksheet, learners pick which figure they are given. Students choose from 4 figures in each of the 4 problems they are asked.

In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Elementary graders discover the concept of fractional pieces of a whole. They investigate the meanings of fractions in everyday life and why they are used. Pupils divide brownies amongst each other to demonstrate the use of fractions...

Students comprehend how Landsat satellites orbit teh Earth to produce images. They comprehend the elliptical path of satellites. Students recognize that a different orbital path is needed for different satellites to perform their tasks....