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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites

For Students 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are given the two diagonals of a kite of rhombus and are to determine the area and perimeter. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
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Interactive
Other

Science.ca: Coxeter Tile Rhombus Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
For this activity created by mathematician Donald Coxeter, students manipulate rhomboids to make different 3-D cubes and other shapes.
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Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Building Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Based on building a hexagon, this activity from the Math Forum collection focuses on using different combinations of pattern blocks to create a hexagon. An online activity, pencil and paper method, literature connections, and a...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Line Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This site from The Math Forum is a great site if you are looking for activities to engage your students in learning about line symmetry. Peruse this collection of activities for one or two or four that would be right for your students....
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: An Introduction to Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Quadrilaterals-parallelograms, rectangles, and trapezoids-are thoroughly introduced in this lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school learners. Lots of resources are linked to it to help support the teacher and students....
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Unit Plan
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Interactive Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Resize and rotate different types of quadrilaterals--square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, and kite--while learning the definitions of these different shapes and labeling the angles and diagonals. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identifying Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd Standards
Learn about the properties of rectangles, rhombuses, and squares, and practice identifying them. Includes hints for questions. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand that shapes in different categories
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Rhombus Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The geometry tutorial explores the definition, area, and properties of a rhombus. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Study of Quadrilaterals

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting technique is used for student viewers to learn about quadrilaterals. A viewer can meet the quadrilateral family by clicking on a link and characters will introduce themselves and tell you about their distinguishing...
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Quadrilateral Family

For Students 9th - 10th
Regents Prep displays and explains the different types of quadrilaterals.
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eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Geometry: Parallelogram, Triangles Etc

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resource examines the area of geometric solids through examples and a video lesson. [0:39]
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Visually Identifying Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cursor down if needed to locate the video "Visually Identifying Quadrilaterals (Trapezoids, Parallelograms, Rectangles, Squares, Rhombi)." Students watch a video and...
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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g What Shape Am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this task, students ultimately use the definitions they are given for three types of quadrilaterals and what they know about parallel sides to identify that a square fits all the definitions and explain why. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Triangles and Quadrilaterals Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate the area and perimeter of a rhombus or kite. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Puzzles

For Students K - 1st
In this interactive students click on one of the black statues to break them down into shapes; then they reconstruct the statue by putting the puzzle pieces together, which shows the animal that it represents and replaces the statues...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A What? A What? A Quadrilateral

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, students will identify the characteristics of a quadrilateral. Students will have a chance categorize quadrilaterals into subgroups such as squares, rhombuses, rectangles, and nonregular quadrilaterals. This lesson using...
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Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Area of a Rhombus

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the area of a rhombus with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, formulas, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Rhombus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to the rhombus. It provides definitions and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Rhombus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of a rhombus with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of a square with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Rockin' Rhombuses!

For Teachers K Standards
Rhombus, the mathematically correct term for "diamond" is the focus of this interactive lesson.
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OER Commons

Oer Commons: Gallery Problems Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students who have a clear understanding of the previous lessons can work on gallery problems of their choosing. This can be used as a good review or assessment.