Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the area for trapezoids, rhombuses and kites.

In this area of quadrilaterals instructional activity, 10th graders solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they solve each of the triangles shown and find the area of each triangle. Then, students prove that the sum of...

In this area of polygons activity, 9th graders solve two area of rectangles, one area of parallelogram, and ten area of triangles problems.  The formulas for finding the area of these figures are provided.

In this geometry worksheet, students set up and solve formulas to find missing angles and segments. When solving for x, the equations are just linear. There are 15 questions with multiple parts.

Learners construct a variety of four-sided figures using a K'NEX Geometry Set. They view and discuss pictures of shapes, then in small groups they construct as many four-sided shapes as possible using the K'NEX Rods and Connectors. As a...

In this area of polygons worksheet, students find the area of rectangles.  They find the width when given the area.  Students graph rectangles and solve word problems involving rectangles.  This three-page worksheet...

In this polygon worksheet, students observe pictures of polygons and identify their proper name. They read descriptions of polygons and determine the polygon described. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

Sixth graders create polygons. In this shapes lesson, 6th graders explore prefixes such as oct, tri, quad, pent, etc. and share their findings. Students use pattern blocks to create two different polygons and label them.

Upper graders investigate how to find the surface area when using two-dimensional shapes. They conduct an investigation in groups while working sample problems given during class discussion with the teacher. They also review how to...

Comparing shapes can be integral to shape recognition- use this multiple-choice worksheet to help scholars know which is which...and which is not! In 4 questions, students observe multiple figures and identify the quadrilateral,...

Pupils investigate the concepts related to the study of polygons. They specifically look at how angles is related. The lesson includes specific examples and dialogue to be used by the teacher during direct instruction and independent...

In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders review polygons and solve for the missing angles of trapezoids and isosceles triangles. There are 10 questions on this instructional activity with an answer key.

In this geometry learning exercise, 3rd graders draw line segments into the shape and divide it into other shapes given. Then they divide the pentagon and hexagon in different shape parts using line segments. Students also write down...

In this measurement learning exercise, 6th graders calculate the perimeter and area for 9 different squares. Students record their answers on the lines beneath each square.

This can be used as a critical thinking exercise in congruence or as a teaching tool when first introducing the concept. Four octagons are arranged in such a way that a square is formed in the middle. With this information, geometry...

Add some visual support to your elementary geometry lessons with this set of printable shape cards. From triangles and squares to octagons and nanogons, this simple resource can be used in countless ways to develop children's knowledge...

Geometers find the perimeter and area of rectangles. They discuss the definitions and characteristics of rectangles and squares. In groups, they use yarn to discover the perimeter of squares and rectangles. They count cubes to explore...

In this circumference worksheet, learners solve and complete 5 different figures illustrated on the sheet. First, they cut out each shape found on the bottom. Then, students use the shapes on the left as clues to create the corresponding...

After third and fourth graders understand how to find the area of squares and rectangles, give them this sheet for practice. There are three squares and three rectangles included here, but there isn't a ton of workspace. 

Kindergartners demonstrate their understanding of the position of objects in the environment by drawing a circle around all the pictured objects positioned above the line.  They then draw and X on top of everything below the...

What type of shape is this? Learners practice identifying shape attributes as they name a parallelogram and an oval and count the sides of a cube and a triangle. There are multiple-choice answers for the shape-name questions, so...

Each of these 10 shapes comes with a question for learners to answer as they analyze its attributes. They examine the following shapes: hexagon, trapezoid, pentagon, circle, diamond, parallelogram, rectangle, triangle,...

Explore some of the lesser-known shapes in this matching activity: oval, trapezoid, parallelogram, cross, and hexagon. Learners examine a set of the shapes and match them to a list of names. It may be confusing for some to...

Here is an engaging geometry instructional activity which has students identify the properties of shapes and cut shapes out of magazines. They make cookies using cookie cutters in various shapes.