Learners construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Learners use K'NEX materials sets to...

Sixth graders compare and contrast two-dimensional shapes to three-dimensional shapes. After watching a demonstration, they make their own shapes using nets printed on paper. To end the lesson, they use the shapes they made and...

Students compute the surface area of 3 geometric solids to determine the shape of package that would require the least amount of paper to wrap. In this geometry instructional activity, students work on a two-question assessment embedded...

Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review...

In this math learning exercise, students find the area of all the different types of geometric shapes from the memory. They write all the formulas and explain the meanings of the variables.

Third graders explore respect. In this lesson about respecting others and their property, 3rd graders learn hoe to be nice to other people. Students discuss different situations and whether or not it is being respectful. Students write a...

In this identical pictures worksheet, students analyze a picture of the Sneetches (Dr. Seuss) cooking on beaches. Students circle the identical pictures and draw additional features according to the directions.

Students discover different types of gourds.  In this plant comparison activity, students compare and contrast several types of gourds based on shape, color and texture.  Students observe a video clip based on sorting gourds....

For this alike and different worksheet, students view and study 9 pictures of Dr. Seuss. Students determine which one is different from the others. Students draw a circle around the one that is different.

Learners simulate the movement of cold and warm fronts as they listen to a story about the weather and Mr. Sun. They brainstorm the characteristics of each type of front then write about which front they would prefer if they were a...

Students calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. In this geometry lesson, students create different scales and calculate the volume and area for each shape. They compare and contrast between the different scales and shapes.

Students examine the principles of electrophoresis. They evaluate both the agarose and polyacrylamide system of molecular separation. In order to bring the concepts of genetics and evolution full circle from DNA to protein, students...

Fourth graders investigate the attraction between two different charges to explain the concept of lightning in a thunderstorm.

In this Euclidean proofs worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include completing indirect Euclidean proofs. First, they write a statement for each of the reasons listed on the sheet of proofs. Then, students solve the...

First graders sort toys by various attributes. They, in groups, sort toy vehicles by color, size etc. and then explain how they chose to group the toys. They write, draw or dictate an explanation of their sorting methods.

Students examine East Asia's modern economy. In groups, classmates use the internet to compare the resources, products, and economy of specified countries. After collecting the data, pupils create charts, tables and graphs. They...

Students review periodic table of elements, choose one element, and create piece of poetry about it using Cinquain, Haiku, or Acrostic format. Students then read aloud their poems to classmates.

In this function worksheet, students complete a variety of problems. They explore logarithms, find the y-intercept, identify the y-intercept, and complete distance problems. This seven-page worksheet contains 30 problems.

For this shapes worksheet, students are asked to "colour" all of the triangles they find on the page. There are 10 shapes on the page and 4 are triangles. The second page contains suggestions for teachers on activities with 2-D shapes.

Learners learn about sorting and classifying objects by size while reading Eric Carle's "The Grouchy Ladybug". In this sorting and classifying instructional activity, students first listen to and interact with the story. They then look...

Students sketch cones and identify its properties. In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the surface area and volume of each three dimensional shape. they define and sketch prisms, pyramids and cylinders.

Learners sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.

Young scholars demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.

Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...