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Area of Rectangles
In this area of rectangles worksheet, students find the area of 60 rectangles in units squared. Problems appear 6 per page, 10 pages plus answers. A website reference for additional resources is provided.
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Area, Perimeter, Circumference
Sixth graders use different measuring tools to measure area, perimeter, and circumference of different shapes. For this measurement lesson plan, 6th graders measure parallelograms, triangles, and circles.
Virginia Department of Education
Order Up!
Order in the math class! Scholars learn to evaluate expressions using the order of operations. A game has them rolling number cubes to determine numbers to use when evaluating.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Do I Have to Mow the Whole Thing?
In this mowing worksheet, learners find the area of given rectangles. They determine the combinations of lengths and widths that generate a given area. Learners graph given points. This two page worksheet contains sixteen multi-step...
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Geometry and Geoboard
Sixth graders use geoboards and dot paper to experiment with geometric concepts. In this geometry instructional activity, 6th graders complete four activities using geoboards or dot paper including naming points on a coordinate plan and...
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Introducing Powers and Models
Students construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. For this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Students identify powers and relationships between various...
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Measurement: Finding Areas of Rectangles
Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.
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Math and Architectural Design in Relation to Rebuilding The World Trade Center
Learners discover building plans and practice reading measurements. In this architectural design lesson, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the cost....
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Area of irregular Polygons: Historical Motivator - Lewis and Clark Adventure
Seventh graders find the area of irregular polygons. For this lesson on calculating area, 7th graders use the adventures of Lewis and Clark as motivation to learn how to calculate the area of irregular polygons.
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"Polly"gon Pockets
Explore polygons with your elementary learners. Divide the class in 12 to configure the polygon puzzle before them. They list the attributes of each type of polygon they see, and if there's time, they jump on the interactive website...
Illustrative Mathematics
Designs
A resource that makes for excellent group work as students explore the area and perimeter of different complex designs made up of squares and circles. The commentary gives a clear definition of perimeter, but suggests that group members...
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It Takes Ten
Review and use standard units of measure with your math class. They move from station to station estimating and measuring length, volume, weight, and area. At each station they estimate and measure, and then compute the difference...
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Grid Frame Mapping
Students map and describe small area of the schoolyard and discuss habitats.
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Sand Babies
An engaging activity which has elementary learners measure weight to the nearest pound and construct and interpret a bar graph! They measure length using non-standard units and determine area using square tiles. Pupils round their birth...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Developing Formulas for Circles and Regular Polygons
Formulas and procedures for finding the area and circumference are not provided on this handout, so it will be best used as a practice of already-acquired skills. It is a well-rounded assignment, however, as it includes diagrams,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Christo’s Building
Hook your charges on how to solve a real-world art problem with mathematics by showing works of Christo. You can find eye-catching images on the Christo and Jeanne Claude webpage. Here, math learners help Jean Claude and Christo prepare...
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Getting it Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem
In order to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem, young mathematicians investigate relations and patterns between different sides of a right triangle to look for possible relations among the squared sides. Once they have established the...
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Cubed Containers
Learners explore volume in relation to centimeter cubes and other nonstandard units of measurement using small containers. They will use hands-on materials to practice this concept. You will need small objects and containers to set this up.
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Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
Working individually and collaboratively, geometers gain a clear understanding of the Pythagorean theorem. They create, explain, and compare proofs of the theorem. Proofs involve areas of trapezoids, squares, and triangles, congruent...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Geometry
Help learners find joy in facing mathematical challenges. The questions posed on this worksheet encourage young mathematicians to utilize skills learned throughout a geometry unit, and to apply themselves and persevere through problem...
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Area Lesson Plan
Students explore geometry by using computer applications. In this spatial measurement lesson, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Students utilize computer applications to find the...
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Same Yet Different
In this same yet different learning exercise, students use a large grid to draw 2 different shapes with an area of 12 square units. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Finding Fractional Parts Using an Area Model
Students explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Students complete a division...
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Area of Compound Shapes
In this compound shapes worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which the area and perimeter of compound shapes is calculated. There are instructions and examples on this page, which is intended to be used on-line, but can be completed...