Curated OER
Measuring Supporting Structures
Students calculate the volume of the Pantheon's columns and estimate changes in weight given different parameters.
Curated OER
Fractions Describe Parts of a Whole
Third graders represent fractions as part of a whole. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders use manipulatives to show how a fraction is a part of a whole. This lesson includes individual practice and an assessment instead of direct...
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Fractions of a Set
Third graders use fractions to describe part of a set. In this fractions lesson plan, 3rd graders are introduced to fractions through a book and use pattern blocks to describe a fraction as a part of a set. This lesson plan includes a...
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Copycats
Third graders describe the features of 2 and 3 dimensional objects and use the language of geometry. They design and make a pattern which involves translation, reflection or rotation.
Curated OER
Structural Comparisons
Students study structural elements of a picture's composition. They scan images and compare the structural elements of the images.
Curated OER
Parabola (Lab Version)
Learners develop definition for parabola, explain relationship between properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation, explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms, and solve problems that relate the...
Curated OER
Parabola
Young scholars develop a definition of parabola and explain the relationship between the properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation. They explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms and solve...
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Translations
Students explore the concept of translations. For this translations lesson, students discuss similarities and differences between images and pre-images. Students apply translations to coordinates of figures. Students use patty paper to...
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Building a Topographic Model
Students explore Mount Shasta and various locations on Mars to examine ways geographical data can be represented. They study topographic maps and translating data from 2-Dimensions to 3-Dimensions.
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Angles and Parallel Lines
Sixth graders draw parallel and intersecting lines to observe and examine the characteristics of alternate interior angles, vertical angles, corresponding angles, and supplementary angles. Through observation, they discover the...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Identifying Plane Shapes
First graders begin to learn about plane shapes in Kindergarten. This instructional activity will serve as review of plane shapes' characteristics and extend into practice in categorizing shapes by defining attributes.
Other
Nearpod: Plane Shapes
In this lesson on plane shapes, students will learn to identify 2D shapes by their attributes, and will apply these shapes to those in the world around them.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Module K: Shapes
In this series of STEAM activities, students will discover the concepts of geometry through shape exploration and the creation of choreographic sequences. Another activity in this module will allow students to identify shapes by applying...
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Which Shape [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometrical attributes to identify and describe shapes.
Other
Crick Primary School: Shape Quiz
Students read the clues to determine the shape the clues are describing. If they choose the correct shape a smiley face appears.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Set of Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on identifying various 2D shapes in a set of figures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Rectangles Squares Circles and Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on identifying rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Find Closed Shapes
Students understand what a closed shape is and identify different shapes in the environment by name.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Complex Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on counting two dimensional shapes in a complex composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Composite Figure
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on counting basic two dimensional shapes in a composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Simple Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to dientify various two dimensional shapes within a composite figure.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
For this lesson, learners will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Straight Lines in Various Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on determining if there are straight lines in various two dimensional shapes.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Regular 2 D Shapes
This tutorial provides illustrations for regular 2-D shapes as well as a definition for polygons and for regular polygons.