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The Folding Problem

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders experiment with paper folding to create geometrical shapes. Students analyze the Copymaster of the problem. After the students have worked on their own for a while, stop them and discuss.
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Investigation: Shape Balance

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this shape identification lesson, 2nd graders view the characteristics for several different geometric shapes and create them using building blocks and other classroom...
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Fruity Counters

For Teachers K
Students use fruit counters. In this patterns lesson plan, students identify different fruits, sort the fruits by color, shape and size, and make a pattern using the fruits.
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson plan, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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Geometry: Cut, Construct and Think

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore polygons. In this geometry skills lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to solve geometry problems that involve polygons as they piece together geometric shapes. Students analyze the shapes they create...
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Symmetry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make a design with pattern blocks and then pass them on to the rest of the class. They have to make them symmetrical and complete the design.
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Polygon Necklaces

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore geometry by creating jewelry in class. In this polygons lesson, students identify different shapes and characteristics while creating polygon figures from construction paper. Students utilize a multitude of shapes to...
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Geometry Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the pattern in a problem. For this geometry lesson, students make predictions, collect and analyze data. They apply the idea of scales and measurements to the real world.
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Granary Door Dogon, Mali

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore a creation myth. In this visual arts instructional activity, students discuss the Dogon creation myth and the design and make refrigerator magnets in the style of Dogan granary doors. The design of the magnets should...
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Patterns & Balance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the difference in the two sets of images and discuss the visual interest in the first set and the different visual interest created in the second set of prints.
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Investigating Tessellations in 2 Dimensions

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students analyze tessellations.  In this geometry instructional activity, students discover which shapes can or cannot be used to create a tessellation.  Students watch a video, then create their own tessellations.
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Learners complete...
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Investigation - Looking For Triangles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate a series of triangles, looking for patterns and generalizing what they have found. They analyze the pattern data and organize it into a table and graph. Students identify the relationship and discover the rule...
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Fabulous Fractals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a video to discover how patterns in nature relate to math. They explore the concept of exponential growth by observing and creating fractals. They solve and design word problems.
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Patterns In Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
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Geometric Figures

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students identify two and three dimensional shapes and use appropriate geometric vocabulary to write a description of the figure by taking pictures of geometric figures in their own environment.
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ABC...1, 2, 3...Green, Red, Blue...Do You Have a Clue?... IT'S PATTERNS

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view clips from the animated series Math Monsters, and discuss the many ways patterns can be found in the world around us. Following the video portion of the lesson, 2nd graders visit a variety of Web sites to assess their...
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Sequence Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this geometric sequence worksheet, students answer one geometric sequence problem. Students determine the sixth number in the given geometric sequence.
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Math 6 - Act. 08: Patterns

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use centimeter cubes to build structures and then compare and contrast the patterns they see.
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Cover the Triangle

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore geometric shapes using pattern blocks. They use specific shapes to fill in triangles, color-in their solutions, and discuss the results with a partner.
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Net (Open Cylinder)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geometric shape worksheet, students cut out a net pattern. Students tape or paste the net to make an open cylinder. There are no questions.
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Piet Mondrian-Find art in the city

For Teachers 1st
First graders describe and replicate repeated patterns in nature, in the environment and in works of art. They pand and use variations in line, shape, form, color, and texture to communicate ideas or feelings in work of art. Pupils...
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Using an Old Brush in a New Way

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use toothbrushes, scissors, tag board paper, pencils, drawing paper, tempera, water color kits, and water. They draw a simple contour shape on tag board and cut it out in one piece. Students identify the positive and negative...
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Geometry and Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners view a right triangle displayed by the teacher. Students measure legs and the interior angles of the triangle. They look for a pattern or relationship between the legs and angles. Learners use pegboards and string to create more...

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