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Curated OER

Identifying and Classifying Solid Figures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify solid figures. In this classification lesson, students recognize and name solid figures. Learners identify which figures contain polygons and rectangles. Students practice counting vertices, faces and edges.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Truncated Icosahedron

For Students 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, learners build a model of a truncated icosahedron. This shape has 12 regular pentagonal faces and 20 regular hexagonal faces. An option to include a preview of the finished model is included for the teacher.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Truncated Dodecahedron

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math instructional activity, students build a truncated dodecahedron. This is a solid shape with 12 regular decagonal faces and 20 equilateral triangular faces. Students build this shape to assist in developing their cognitive...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Intro to Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify a polygon and classify them using congruent sides and number of edges and vertices. Students transform two dimensional objects into three dimensional objects.
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Worksheet
Kuta Software

Identifying Solid Figures

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Reinforce basic geometry skills in an elementary math lesson. A simple worksheet prompts learners to identify and label 3-D shapes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Poly-Mania

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This hands-on lesson takes young geometers on a tour of 2D polygons and 3D polyhedrons. After exploring different web resources and discussing geometric shapes, small groups construct models of polyhedrons using bendable straws. Note:...
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Curated OER

Pyramids and Prisms: Guler's Formula

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders detect and categorize the attributes of geometric shapes to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, 6th graders construct a variety of polyhedra. Students recognize the relationships between two dimensional and three...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume and Surface Area of Right Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing Takes Shape!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read The Greedy Triangle and discuss geometric solids. In this geometry lesson, students list the geo-solids in the world and create a graphic organizer to show where geo-solids exist.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

3-D Figures Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore 3-D shapes. They transition from thinking of shapes as only 2-D. Pupils read Cinderella as a launching activity for their upcoming adventure, and explore a new world of 3-D shapes in this introductory...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Searching for Angles and Lines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars work to find and reinforce concepts related to lines and angles. They identify the characteristics of shapes that have one, two, and three dimensions. The students also work on definitions related to the geometry of shapes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solid Figures

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate solids. In this geometry instructional activity, students use toothpicks and gum drops to solve problems. They create visuals to help them see what is happening to the shapes.
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Curated OER

Arithmetic Artistry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create a classroom quilt that illustrates the many unique ways that students use math skills.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's a 3-D World Out There!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Young scholars use K'NEX...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Make the Shape into a Solid

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, students rewrite word problems using symbols and formulas. They calculate the volume of the different solids. There are 8 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry and Tony Smith Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students respond to Tony Smith's sculpture as art and brainstorm about math concepts inherent in his work. They create a sculpture with polyhedra nets, calculate the cost of covering sculpture in gold, and write an exhibit label for...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 5: Modeling with Geometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts to finding...
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Printables
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 6 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 3)

For Teachers 3rd
A set of 49 math vocabulary cards ranges from angle to irregular polygon to parallel lines. Each sheet contains two cards: one with the word printed in bold text and the other with the definition.
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eBook
Old Dominion University

Introduction to Calculus

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
This heady calculus text covers the subjects of differential and integral calculus with rigorous detail, culminating in a chapter of physics and engineering applications. A particular emphasis on classic proof meshes with modern graphs,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Speaking Geometrically

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the vocabulary needed to identify the attributes of two and three-dimensional figures. They work together to create a word wall, which contains the geometric terminology being learned.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Build Solids

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solid figures worksheet, students use the figures for the cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism to answer the six questions about the characteristics of solid figures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Copy Cat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a Webmath page, and demonstrate how to copy and paste. They create a computer-generated template page presenting the attributes of two- and three- dimensional shapes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What a Shape!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders culminate their study of shapes by describing the shapes using the proper mathematical descriptors.
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Interactive
Curated OER

My Test Book: Geometry skills

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, learners solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding geometry skills. Students may view the correct answers.

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