Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compute the area of triangles in a computer program. In this measurement lesson plan, students complete 5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rice (Gohan) Observations

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate rice or gohan as it's called in Japan in a couple of experiments. They tally the results.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Succeeding at Kite Day

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Class Record Book

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Circles

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students analyze and demonstrate how a circle can be measured in square units and examine how diameter, circumference and radius are related.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Year Book Page Special Shape Collage

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students design a collage of pictures for a yearbook that make a shape. They determine the area of the shape and the price of putting the collage in the yearbook.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Awareness Game

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students manipulate a variety of materials and computer applets in order to explore area and the units used to measure it.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Congruent Triangles - Is This Enough Information?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine congruence postulates and apply knowledge to triangles in the world around them.
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Curated OER

Black Bayou Lake Measures Up

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.
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Curated OER

Eye From the Sky

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars 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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: a World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners expand their knowledge of quadrilaterals and identify basic symmetrical forms. Over three weeks, they explore the math, application, and discussion of symmetry. After conducting Internet research, students create symmetrical...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Angle Benchmarks

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss the characteristics of specific angles and then use the information to to identify and estimate given angles. The class goes outside, identifies north, and turns a specified amount of degrees. Using a given compass,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scenes of the Earth

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine and study how changes in perspective can change the way that they can observe objects. They explore the relationship between a scene's area and its detail. Each student looks at the ground through cardboard tubes from...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Area and Perimeter Review Using Legos

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Lesson plan in which students calculate area, build areas to a given amount, and calculate the perimeter with the use of Legos. Step by step instructions and videos are provided. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.c Use area models to represent...
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Area and Perimeter

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at area and perimeter and how math is involved in the operations of a ranch. The accompanying interactive component lets students investigate a variety of rectangles to get a target...
Activity
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Polygons and Perimeter

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore different polygons and find their perimeter with this interactive lesson from T.V.411. Students see examples of polygons in everyday life and have immediate feedback to your responses to lesson questions.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Calculating the Perimeter of a Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th
Determine the perimeter of a triangle and assess your knowledge with this lesson.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of perimeter. Resources are available to support teacher and students.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Perimeter With Side Lengths

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice calculating the perimeter of various polygons.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Find Perimeter by Counting Unit Squares

For Students 2nd - 4th
Calculate the perimeter of a rectangle from its side lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Performing Perimeter [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this lesson, 3rd graders calculate the perimeter of various geometric shapes and represent the perimeter with a movement phrase. They will identify the types of angles within each shape. Other students will identify the shape that was...
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Length, Perimeter, and Area

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson plan examines the mathematical concepts of length, perimeter, and area. Resources are included that support teachers and learners.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Math: Area and Perimeter

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how to enlarge drawings, figure out how much tile to buy to cover a specific floor, and learn about area and perimeter. These and other lesson plans are provided, including a fun interdisciplinary plan featuring dragons.