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Area and Perimeter
Students discover and apply the formula for the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. They draw the shapes on graph paper and create tables that include their information.
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Can You Measure This?
Fifth graders design their own house, while also using problem-solving skills involving perimeter and area. They exchange houses with a partner and find the perimeter and area of the window, doors, and front side of the house.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students explore how the Pythagorean Theorem works and how to apply it.
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Area
Students examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable students to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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An Introduction to Area and Perimeter
Students form rectangles by using tiles, measure area and perimeter by counting. They discover and apply rules for measuring perimeter.
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Parallelograms
In this online math worksheet, students practice finding the area of 10 parallelograms given the length and width. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.
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Area and Perimeter
In this geometry worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of non-traditional shapes. Students complete 5 problems total.
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Area of Shapes
For this geometry worksheet, students find the area of squares, rectangles, and non traditional shapes. Students complete 5 problems on this worksheet.
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Color Your World
Students calculate the surface area of a room. In this math instructional activity, students estimate the cost to paint the walls. After watching the video, they compare traditional procedure of painting walls to new technology.
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Using Plastics to Walk on Egg
Students design shoes that can make them walk on eggs without breaking them. In this science lesson, students calculate pressure using force and area. They present their shoes model in class.
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Areas of triangles, trapezoids, and rhombi
Students solve geometry problems. In this area and perimeter lesson plan, students use formulas to solve problems from the textbook.
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Topics in Math
In this consumer mathematics instructional activity, students explore a variety of topics in mathematics including simple interest, perimeter, area, volume, translating words into symbols, percentage problems and mortgage calculations....
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Create your own thermometer
Students participate in an activity where they build a calibrated thermometer. In this thermometer instructional activity students complete this activity and take notes.
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Perimeter and Area
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter of rectangles. In this area and perimeter lesson, 6th graders measure and determine perimeter and area of various rectangles. Students create rectangles with given areas...
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"Just Playing" Playground Design
Students design a playground. In this just playing lesson plan, students identify and measure a specified area surrounding their school to be used for a playground. Once identified, students measure the area for equipment. Students...
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Area Pre- Test
In this area worksheet, 6th graders take a pre-test about what they may already know pertaining to geometric area. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions.
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Care Homework #2
In this Care Homework worksheet, students solve a variety of multiple digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that include fractions, decimals, and percentages. They demonstrate knowledge of geometric formulas...
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How are Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Related?
In this how are area and perimeter of rectangles related activity, 6th graders solve the area or perimeter of a second rectangle by using the information given.
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Relationship Between Area and Perimeter
In this area and perimeter activity, students find the perimeter of 1 of a pair of rectangles with the same area. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Finding Area of Triangles
In this triangle learning exercise, learners find the area of a set of 4 triangles, writing their answer in a rectangle found beneath each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Measurement, Perimeter and Area
Pupils explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements. Pupils cut squares of...
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Paper Pool
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis lesson plan, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing...
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Finding Area
Seventh graders explore the concept of area. In this area lesson, 7th graders determine what measurements are necessary to find the area of a rectangle and circle. Students use area formulas to calculate area or rectangles and circles.