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Sorting and Classifying

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are engaged in sorting and classifying geometric shapes of various colors and sizes. They discuss the properties of these shapes and illustrate a range of classifications using Venn diagrams.
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Chinese Tangrams

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the history of Chinese tangrams and complete tangram activities. In this tangram lesson, students complete Internet research to learn the history of Chinese tangrams. Students construct a set of tangrams, compare the...
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Area of Combined Shapes - Turtle Combo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students graph polygons using the name and number of sides. In this geometry lesson, students identify the formula to calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They relate the formula to different polygons and shapes.
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Triangles, Triangles, Triangles

For Teachers K
Students view several different types of triangles. They discuss attributes of a triangle with a partner. Students use a straw cut into pieces to create a triangle. They complete a Triangle Hunt worksheet (teacher created). Students...
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Geometric Solids

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the properties of geometric solids. Given geometric figures, they brainstorm observations. In groups, 4th graders identify solids and discuss the physical properties. Each student creates a Venn diagram and...
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Bold Bridges

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore bridge construction. In this bridge building activity, students view bridge websites and discuss how bridges are designed and built. Young scholars design and construct their own bridge using the directions provided.
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Plotting Coordinates

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geometry skills learning exercise, students plot the listed coordinates on the provided graphs in order to identify the appropriate shapes.
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Math All Around Us!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students walk around their neighborhood and school to find objects that remind them of a math concept or vocabulary term. In this real world math lesson plan, students find math concepts in various familiar locations and take pictures of...
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Left-Middle-Right

For Students K - 2nd
In this shape recognition worksheet, students respond to 3 questions that require them to record the name of the shapes located on the right, the left, and in the middle.
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How to Classify Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd
In this how to classify quadrilaterals worksheet, 3rd graders choose words to describe 3 quadrilaterals and to complete 3 sentences about the shapes.
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Similar and Congruent

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this shapes worksheet, students decide if the given shapes are similar, congruent, or neither. Students complete 4 problems.
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January Worksheets: Number Book

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this lower elementary geometry worksheet, students make a shape book. They receive a book with the outline of a circle, triangle, square, and rectangle with the word that names the shape. They cut out images of the four shapes and...
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Shapes

For Teachers All
Students identify five basic shapes. They participate in a hands-on activity in which they work with the different shapes. They name the characteristics that accompany each shape.
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Recognizing Shapes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this shape recognition worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice problems, identifying shapes, telling what things are shaped like and which objects are specifically named shapes.
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Shapes: Faces, Vertices and Edges

For Students 5th - 6th
For this shapes worksheet, students determine the number of faces, vertices and edges of given shapes, then name the shape. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shapes: Squares, Rectangles, Circles and Triangles

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this shape worksheet, learners are given sets of shapes, selecting those given in a set of questions: squares, rectangles, circles or triangles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shape and Figure Descriptions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this shape and figure worksheet, students name shapes or figures that are described, then draw a picture of each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Naming Shapes- Prisms, Cones and Cylinders

For Students 4th - 6th
In this shapes worksheet, learners identify various figures: prisms, cones and cylinders. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hello My Name is . . . Helvetica

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students play various games to help create a classroom community. In this name recognition lesson, students combine their name recognition skills with newly learned art and geometric vocabulary. First students discover vocabulary that...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn and review basic geometric terms, definitions, and theory, including regular polygons, lines, angles, points, etc. They make a tessellating stamp and create a repeating work of art.
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Angles Everywhere

For Teachers 1st
First graders find angles in their classroom. In this geometric figures lesson, 1st graders identify, describe and classify angles they see in their world. Students create pictures that contain angles and display them in the room.
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Why is this lesson constructivist?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students formulate a definition of tessellations by comparing and contrasting different patterns and shapes of real objects. They discuss the relatioship between shapes and patterns as well as their function in the real world. Students...
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Rainbow Fish: The Copycat Fish Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the concept of copying one another. In this early childhood lesson plan, students discuss what a copycat is and why people copy one another. Students then discuss the story Rainbow Fish: The Copycat Fish, recording...
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study parallel and perpendicular lines. In this parallel and perpendicular lesson plan, pupils explore 2-D shapes and determine if the sides are parallel or perpendicular.

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