Curated OER
What's in the Pocket?
In this math instructional activity, students cut and fold 2 pockets, one labeled "circle" and one labeled "square." Students cut out 12 small pictures of square or circular objects and sort them into the correct pocket.
Curated OER
Worksheet #2.6: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this graphing worksheet, students predict how a graph of given functions will work. Next, they check their work using a graphing calculator. Students use algebra to complete the graph of a square and determine transformations.
Curated OER
Space Shapes
In this Geometry worksheet, 1st graders are challenged to color and identify different shapes using the theme of outer space and a rocket ship.
Curated OER
Squares and Square Roots II
Pupils evaluate squares and square roots. Through practice, they discover the inverse relationship between squares and square roots. Students take notes, solve square root and square root problems, and classify numbers as rational or...
Curated OER
You Can Count on Squares!
Fourth graders engage in and explore to develop mathematical, specifically algebraic, ideas. Although the tasks are built around measurement, they are algebraic to the extent that they require 'formulae' to be derived form the geometric...
Curated OER
From a Square to a Rectangle
Eighth graders solve problems involving percentage increases and decreases. Using given percentages, 8th graders transform a square into a rectangle. They apply the area formulas for squares and rectangles.Students observe the percent...
Curated OER
Lots of Squares
Students work in pairs, to make a square on the geoboards with a rubber band (or draw one on the dot paper). It can be any size and in any location and share their answers with the class.
Curated OER
Square Pegs in Round Holes
Sixth graders problem solve the square peg in the round whole problem by applying knowledge of the formulas for the areas of the circle and the square. They decide on a problem solving strategy based on logical reasoning.
Curated OER
Calculate It
Fourth graders find the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles using a calculator to check their multiplication. They use the appropriate formulas to find the area and perimeter of the given geometric shapes.
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Seeing Shapes
Students study a variety of geometric shapes by taking pictures of items representing the shapes with a digital camera. They identify the shapes by using software to paint on the image.
Curated OER
Area graphics for 7th graders
Students randomly select dimensions for three geometric shapes (square, right triangle and circle). From the graphs they compare and contrast the graphical results of each shape.
Curated OER
What Does It Take?
First graders study the attributes of circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. They sort shapes that are the same and those that are different into groups.
Curated OER
Elastic Band Shapes
Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)
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University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Garden Design [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use understanding of area to find the area of shapes on a grid.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Quadrilateral Exercises
Twenty-four problems cover the topic of working with quadrilaterals in different settings. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Tools
Lists the tools used by colonial merchants and tradespeople. Each tool listed is linked to a description, many complete pictures.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Geometry
A comprehensive tutorial from AAA Math that contains explanations, interactive practices and challenging games.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Squaring a Number
Notes and practice problems explore how to evaluate squared numbers.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Properties of Kites
In this activity, students construct kites and investigate their properties. They also relate the properties to squares and rhombi.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Study Cards
Students use the StudyCard stack to review their understanding of squares and square roots.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Sidewalk Capers [Pdf]
The objective of this lesson is for students to, "explore spatial relationships by determining the area of various shapes and creating tessellation patterns." Using a variety of hands-on activities, students apply concepts of geometry,...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Quadrilaterals
A complete reference guide to quadrilaterals including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and rhombus. It provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Area With Squares: Lesson 4
Step by step, this video lesson [4:34] will show you how to add up the number of squares that cover an object in order to find the area of a figure. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Finding Area with Squares."...