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Shapes
Learners participate in a number of hands-on shape-related activities. They match and sort shapes by attribute, read books about shapes, complete shape art projects and explore and compare parts of shapes.
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Finding the Area and Perimeter of Polygons
Seventh graders practice finding the area and perimeter of polygons. In this polygon area activity, 7th graders brainstorm shapes and take a walk to locate shapes. Students record properties of shapes and use various shapes to make...
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Measuring Perimeter
Have your class practice measuring the perimeter of various objects using this resource. Fifth graders place various-sized polygons in order (from largest to smallest). They use non-standard measuring tools to estimate the distance...
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Mathematics - Squares, Square Roots
Looking for a quick introduction or review for area formulas? Terminology and formulas for the area of squares, rectangles and triangles is presented. Connections with exponents and the Pythagorean Theorem are demonstrated.
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Find the Hidden Shapes
What shape do I see? Pupils will use what they know about geometric figures to determine which shape is hidden behind the squares. The shapes identified in the game: square, triangle, hexagon, and decagon. This is a great warm-up activity.
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Mathematics Problem
Students try to see how many different ways they can spell out the word MATHEMATICS. In this puzzle worksheet, students use the properties of Pascal's Triangle and try to spell out the word Mathematics. There is a solution key with this...
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Calculating in Construction - Area
In this area worksheet, learners solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the area of a figure composed of regular polygons such as triangles, rectangles, squares, etc given a sketch of the figure.
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Area of Shapes
In this area of shapes worksheet, students determine the area of equilateral triangles, acute triangles, and compound figures. This one-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems. Answers are provided with this interactive...
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Factoring Binomials - Difference of Squares
In this factoring binomials worksheet, students examine problems containing the difference of squares. They factor binomial equations. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems. Answers are provided.
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Air Force Trains Warriors to Defend Cyberspace from Terror
Students explore the use of computers in the military. In this lesson, students read an article on plans the Air Force is making to increase their use of computers to fight terrorism, then participate in a discussion on the...
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Area of Paralelograms
In this online interactive instructional activity, students determine the missing length of a geometric shape and then check their answers.
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Area of a Trapezoid
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers practice finding the area of a trapezoid, given the height and length, This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Parallelogram Problems
In this online math worksheet, learners solve a variety of geometry problems which utilize parallelograms. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Math with Homer Simpson
In this exploration learning exercise, students work with squares and square roots to prove or disprove Homer Simpson's formulas. There are 3 formulas to prove.
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Easy Worksheet: Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Squares
In this area and perimeter of rectangles and squares activity, students solve 6 graphing and short answer problems. Students plot four coordinates of a rectangle or square on the coordinate plane. Students find the area or perimeter of...
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Napolean Triangle
Students investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. In this polygon lesson, students differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to solve...
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Pyramid in The Desert
Students investigate the Sierpinski triangle and calculate the ratio and area of the triangle. In this fractals instructional activity, students calculate parts of a Sierpincki triangle. They use Google Earth to help them construct the...
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Kuta Software: Infinite Geometry - Classifying Quadrilaterals
In this classifying quadrilaterals worksheet, students classify 18 quadrilaterals in short answer format. Students use quadrilateral properties of classify quadrilaterals given a sketch.
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A Geometric Scavenger Hunt
Fifth graders connect their knowledge of polygons and polyhedrons. In this geometric shapes lesson, 5th graders identify and classify two- and three-dimensional objects. Students construct a polyhedron out of polygons and describe their...
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Geometry Take Home Question
In this triangles, parallelograms, and kites learning exercise, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find the area of the given triangle. Students construct parallelograms and kites by cutting out and manipulating the given...
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Developing an Understanding for Square Roots
In this algebra worksheet, students discover properties of squares while making squares with a Geoboard. There are two charts to complete and 15 questions.
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Similar Polygons
For this similar polygons worksheet, students identify the corresponding sides of polygons. They use proportions to solve problems. Students determine the scale factor of similar figures. This two-page worksheet...
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Tests for Parallelograms Multiple Choice
For this parallelogram worksheet, students examine the lengths of the sides of a quadrilateral. They identify parallelograms. This one-page worksheet contains 13 multiple-choice problems. This online worksheet provides...
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Polygons Homework
In this polygons worksheet, students identify polygons that contain given parameters. They write definitions of polygons. Students find the measurement of exterior and interior angles of regular polygons. This two-page...