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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Define Geometry Terms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The Common Core is intended to help all children meet high academic standards. Here is a Common Core designed lesson that is intended for learners with communication or language difficulties. The lesson is written in a narrative style...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Dedicate one or two class periods to creating a class glossary of geometry terms. Many geometry terms also appear in our every day vocabulary, but they have very different meanings. For example, the word gross in geometry is very...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometry Wordsearch

For Students 5th - 7th
In this mathematical related worksheet, learners explore and analyze thirteen key terms associated with geometry in a word search puzzle.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exploring 2D and 3D Shapes (Word Search)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math and language arts worksheet, students examine 15 words in a word bank which pertain to geometric shapes. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
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Handout
Math Words

Mathwords: Terms and Formulas From Algebra I to Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
Mathwords is "an interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy your inner math geek." Written by a teacher of high school and college students,...
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Handout
Other

Maths Net Interactive: Interactive Geometry: A Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Click on the appropriate word to view a small graphic depicting the term, or click to the crossword puzzle version of thisinteractive glossary.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Nys Mathematics Glossary: Geometry [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The glossary consists of mathematical terms used in geometry. Definitions and examples are included. The resource is intended for teacher use only.
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Handout
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Inter Math: Constructionary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The activity is designed to help learners create constructions using Geometer?s Sketchpad. The geometry tutorial consists of definitions and pictures of mathematics terms.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Basics of Geometry Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This study guide on Geometry covers some key vocabulary, drawing and labeling diagrams, describing geometric figures, and basic postulates for points, lines, planes, and intersections. It is available for download with free registration.
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Handout
Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Geometry Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines basic geometry vocabulary. Definitions and examples of a point, line, line segment, ray, and plane are included.
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Website
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...
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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Right Angle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This very basic website gives a clear, simple explanation of what a right angle is.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Matching

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This matching game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Flash Cards

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? The flash cards at this web site are for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Concentration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Word Search

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This word search is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Games

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Four different games are featured to practice geometry terms.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Acute Angle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This very basic website gives a clear, simple explanation of what an acute angle is.
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Unit Plan
Other

Eduteka: Matematica Interactiva

For Students 3rd - 5th
Topics covered in this site are: concepts of numbers, geometry, algebra and statistics. This site has lesson plans, interactive activities and discussions.
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Handout
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics Glossary: Middle Years

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Basic geometric terms are defined.