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Strongest Polygon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and identify shapes by name. For this geometry lesson, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
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Cafeteria Mayhem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design a cafeteria floor plan. In this area and perimeter lesson, groups create an efficient lunchroom layout on poster board by using geometric shapes and formulas as the basis for their designs. In the accompanying writing...
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Does the Area of the Quadrilateral Change?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete activities to further their understanding of area formulas. In this area instructional activity, 7th graders watch as the teacher uses Polystrips to model parallelograms. Students find the area of a rectangle and...
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Inscribed Quadrilaterals and Parallelograms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students differentiate between inscribed quadrilaterals and parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shaped of the polygons when it is inscribed inside of a circle. They calculate the missing angles of the inscribed...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Classifying Figures on the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use estimation to solve word problems. In this fractions lesson, 5th graders decide whether or not an answer to a work problem is reasonable by applying their knowledge of fractions, decimals and estimation. This lesson...
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How Large is a Mole of M&M's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate whether or not a mole of M&M's fill their high school. They practice factor-labeling, define a mole, and calculate the number of cubic feet per mole of M&M's. To answer the question they measure and calculate...
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Student identify the solution using geometric mean. In this geometry lesson plan, students create right triangles where the altitude of the triangle is the side containing the right angle. They modify shapes using Cabri software and...
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Worksheet
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Math Who Am I?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math facts review worksheet, students read the description of each math term and try to guess what the answer is. Students may check their attempts by circling the third letter in the box which gives the answer.
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The Plane! The Plane!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work with polygons.
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Fish Anatomy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars identify and interpret the internal anatomy of the fish. They also identify and define vocabulary for anatomical parts and anatomical functions and forms. Finally, students identify and interpret the differences in fish...
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Geo Jammin By Design: The Important Thing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students brainstorm what they know about geometric terms and patterns. They identify symmetry, shapes and congruency. They create a book of symmetry.
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Worksheet
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Math Who Am I?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math terms puzzle worksheet, students read the description for each math term. Students try to guess what each term is. Students circle the third letter in the box to check their answers.
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Mystery Polygon

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe a polygon in the form of a riddle.
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Castles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a scale model to a castle using the dimensions they were given. They calculate the surface areas and volumes of each section of their castle.
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Maximize It!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design a rectangular box without a lid that has the largest possible volume using the supplied sheet of centimeter graph paper. They work in groups to construct different size boxes to determine the largest possible volume and...
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Classification

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the observable properties of matter and utilize them in classification. They use a binary classification system to divide objects, then justify their scheme.
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Interactive
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Area Post Test

For Students 6th - 7th
In this area learning exercise, students complete a ten question multiple choice test by finding the area of various geometric figures. This is an interactive learning exercise.
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Geo Jammin' By Design - Day 7, Lesson 38: Kool Cups

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Create geometric cups by interpreting directions, informational text, and mathematical concepts. Critical thinkers apply geometric theory (congruent shapes, patterns, symmetry) to actual directions to create a cup that holds Kool Aid....
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Calculating Volumes of Compound Objects

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After determining the volume of various drinking glasses , class members evaluate sample responses to the same task to identify errors in reasoning.
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Cornell University

Bridge Building

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Bridge the gaps in your knowledge of bridges. Individuals learn about bridge types by building models. The activity introduces beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges.
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Perfectly Puzzling Pentominoes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders utilize manipulatives (pentominoes) to demonstrate knowledge of: lines of symmetry, slides, reflections (flips), rotations (turns), area, and perimeter. This lesson plan gives students a meaningful way to practice these...
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Introducing Topographic Maps: Guiding Students from Concrete Models to Graphic Representations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars interpret topographic maps and infer human activity as it is influenced by the landscape.
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Volume of Rectangular Prism and Cylinder

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners calculate volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders. They draw and label figures to use the formulas to calculate the volume of rectangular prisms. In addition, they use objects to calculate volume in a hands on activity.
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Creating a "Concrete" Spreadsheet

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a spreadsheet that calculate the amount of concrete needed to pour various concrete forms.