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Unit 8 Algebra: Brackets
In this expansions worksheet, students use area to solve expansions of brackets problems. There are 4 of this type, each problem having less guidance than the previous. The second activity asks students to solve magic square puzzles...
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Area and Perimeter of Regular Polygons - An Extension
Pupils explore the relationship between area and perimeter of polygons.They measure the area and perimeter of regular polygons inscribed in a circle. Learners then discuss how as the number of sides of a regular polygon increase, the...
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Areas of States - Estimation
Young scholars estimate the area of states using the formulas for the areas of rectangles, squares, and triangles. In this geometric shapes instructional activity, students divide irregular shaped states into shapes. They use the...
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The Distributive Property
In this distributive property worksheet, students complete 10 short answer problems. Each problem asks students to work first using order of operations, and then using the distributive property. The final problem applies this to the area...
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Investigating Area Relationships
Learners investigate the area of various figures. They construct triangles and quadrilaterals using Cabri Jr. and discuss the relationships between different angles, side lengths, and figures.
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Houghton Mifflin Math: Grade 6 Chapter 20 Investigation
For this area and perimeter worksheet, students design a garden that includes shrubs, flowers, and walkways then determine the area and perimeter of each garden feature.
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Curve Ball
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Count Them Up
Pupils calculate area using the geoboard application on their calculators. They use a TI-73 calculator to find the areas of the shapes provided in the accompanying worksheet. Screen shots and instructions for creating shapes in the...
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Area of Polygons #5
Learners explore the concept of area. In this area worksheet, students find the area of trapezoids given a drawing and given equations of lines. Learners answer 9 multiple choice problems.
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Pennies, Pennies and More Pennies
Learners determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room. For this pennies lesson plan, students work in groups to determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room. They compute the probability of the head of a pin landing...
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Perimeter and Area Together
Young scholars watch a video about a skating competition. In this perimeter and area lesson, students watch a video on a skate off competition, draw the fields on the board and compare with the fields on the handout. Young scholars...
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Finding Area and Perimeter in a Miniature House Using Standardized Units
Students explore the concept of area and perimeter. In this area and perimeter lesson, students construct miniature houses. Students determine the area and perimeter of their model in order to buy glue, carpet, and wall paper.
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Quadrilateral Attributes
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Volume and Surface Area of Right Rectangular Prisms
Learners identify the formulas for three-dimensional figures. They use manipulatives to model problems. Students create foldables and explain volume and surface area. Learners complete worksheets and classify solids. Students sing a...
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Very Varied - Inverse variation
Students identify inverse variations. In this inverse variation lesson plan, students explore graphs and identify the inverse variation. They write equations for the inverse variation. Students compare and contrast the inverse...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning activity, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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Effective Use of Living Space
Learners explore the concept of scale. For this scale lesson, students create a scale model of a room. Learners calculate the area of a room. Students determine what percentage of the room is occupied by furniture.
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Finding Area of Similar Figures
Young scholars explore the concept of finding area of similar figures. In this finding area of similar figures lesson, students use pattern blocks to construct similar figures. Young scholars trace their construction and find the area....
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Guided Notes on Area
In this area instructional activity, students find the area of rectangles, triangles and circles. This eight-page instructional activity contains approximately 36 problems. Examples and explanations are provided. Answers are included at...
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Geometry: Areas of Triangles
For this areas of triangles instructional activity, students observe given polygons. They determine the area of triangles, rectangles and compound figures. This one-page instructional activity contains 5 multi-step problems. This...
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Algebraic Manipulation
In this algebraic manipulation worksheet, students examine a given number grid, find the pattern and determine an equation to fit the situation. They calculate the area of given rectangles. Students solve real life problems using given...
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Geometry: Calculating the Area of a Circle
In this area worksheet, students use the perimeter or radius to determine the area of a circle. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems. This worksheet may be produced in printed form. Answers may be viewed on-line.
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Algebra: Brackets
In this brackets instructional activity, students use the distributive property to solve given problems. They add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative integers. Students factor problems and use FOIL to expand others. This...
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Geometry- Hands and Feet
Students identify units of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students predict the length and width of their hands and feet. Students discuss their findings and if their predictions were correct.