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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...
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Transformations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners draw on graph paper. In this geometry instructional activity, students review types of triangles and quadrilaterals. Learners investigate geometric transformations, including translation, rotation and reflection. Students...
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Mosaics of Cyprus

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create digital mosaics. In this visual arts instructional activity, students discover the attributes and history of mosaics in a teacher-led discussion. Young scholars use an educational program to make their own digital...
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How Many Cells Are Born in a Day?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students predict the number of cells after a series of cell divisions.  In this cells instructional activity students create a graph of their results and create a patterned drawing. 
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Area of Combined Shapes - Turtle Combo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students graph polygons using the name and number of sides. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the formula to calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They relate the formula to different polygons and shapes.
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Tetrominoes and Translations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a pattern identification activity. In this tetrominoes lesson, students define the characteristics of congruent and symmetrical shapes. Young scholars practice translating shapes across...
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Using the Variation Approach

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars explore and explain geometrical applications, and how to apply these applications to real life.
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Copycats

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe the features of 2 and 3 dimensional objects and use the language of geometry. They design and make a pattern which involves translation, reflection or rotation.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 3: Moo-vin

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice new geometry vocabulary by putting the words to the tune of "Hokey Pokey." students use the lyrics as a guided reading experience.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 6: Quilt Story

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students recognize that quilts are created by geometric components. They examine how quilts are an artistic art form that show the cultural heritage of the people who make them.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 11: A Stitch in Time

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the culturally artistic value of quilts, the importance of trade in meeting basic needs, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 12: Jammin

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students review definitions of word wall words using songs, movement and sharing.
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Geo Jammin' By Design: Listening for Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to the teacher read a book and participate with guided questions. They discuss patterns and how they repeat, by looking at quilts. They design their own quilt block to create a class quilt.
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Geo Jammin By Design: The Important Thing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students brainstorm what they know about geometric terms and patterns. They identify symmetry, shapes and congruency. They create a book of symmetry.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 4, Lesson 22: Authentic Design

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the complexity of handmade quilts and their designs by looking a real life samples.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 5, Lesson 24: Read All About It!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to The Important Thing About Quilt Design and rewrite an original version using geometric terms.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 5, Lesson 25: Geo Jungle

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students search the school grounds for examples of symmetry in nature. They bring examples back to the classroom and write about them.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 5, Lesson 28: The Mo-tea-if

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore tea dyeing cloth.
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Ge-Oh Boy, Oh Boy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students listen to the book, Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt and discuss the art of quilting. They examine various symmetrical sewing designs, and identify reflection pieces, slides, and flips.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 6, Lesson 32: Appliqué-tion of Learning

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders hand stitch three different appliqué stitches using triangles as a motif.
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Flying Geese

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the Flying Geese quilt pattern, and discuss and identify the pattern. They write a paragraph titled, My Quilt Report, summarizing the information discussed about the quilt patterns.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 7, Lesson 36: DeSign Sampler

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, write quilt reports.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 7, Lesson 37: Summarizing for the Summative

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students listen for specific information during summary presentations. They practice giving feedback on given topic according to a set of standards. The speaker reports to the rest of class from a report and listeners determine if...
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Writing Directions for Mathematical Activities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders reorganize comic strips to have them make sense, complete outline and organize their thoughts into outline form to explain directions, and use that outline to complete their own directions for geometry activities.

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