Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Centimeter Slinkies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Estimation and Making Arrays

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of estimating and organizing a group of objects into an array to count the exact number of items. They create their own arrays and practice elements of estimation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Compound Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this compound shapes worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which the area and perimeter of compound shapes is calculated. There are instructions and examples on this page, which is intended to be used on-line, but can be completed...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sunshine Math 5

For Students 5th
In this cumulative math review learning exercise, 5th graders respond to a variety of review questions which can be used for practice testing. Students answer 8 questions pertaining to charts and graphs, word problems, and equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snowflake Curve

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an appreciation for complex structures in nature. They observe patterns in nature in relationship to the Real World. Students use observation skills to assist in problem solving. They show comprehension of the concepts...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Close Is Our Estimate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders estimate perimeter, area, and volume. They measure perimeter and area using nonstandard units of measurement. Students add and subtract non-standard units of measurement. They add mixed numbers and simplify the sum.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Design an Apartment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars are given the task of designing an apartment. In groups, they practice estimating the area and perimeter of different shapes. After designing their space, they apply the same formulas to solving real-world story problems.
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

Pixel Mosaic

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss current knowledge of pixels. They listen as the teacher explains their importance in picture clarity. Students view the "Pixel Mosaic Animated Movie." Students receive pieces of pictures and matching tiles which...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Similar Solids and Proportional Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Double the dimensions, quadruple the surface area. Pairs build similar prisms and compare the ratios of their surface areas and volumes to the ratio of the heights. Given two similar cones, partners determine the ratios of the lateral...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Perimeter in Grid

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to find the perimeter of a shape using a grid.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Area and Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Find the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals using their coordinates. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Activity
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Texas Area Estimate

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawings and discussion of several methods to estimate the area of an irregular shape, like the state of Texas.