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Illustrative Mathematics

Computing Volume Progression 4

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
This resource was written for the younger math learner, but finding the volume of an irregular solid is also a problem for algebra and geometry students. Based on Archimedes’ Principle, one can calculate the volume of a stone by...
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Exploring the Definition of Reflection

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice using a protractor and ruler to draw various points and lines. Using a computer, they draw the points and lines in the program and describe the differences between their drawing and the computer's drawing. They complete...
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Archimedes

For Students 7th - 8th
For this Archimedes worksheet, students complete and respond to 4 different problems related to different triangles. First, they find the midpoint of each side of a given triangle. Then, students connect the midpoints with the opposite...
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House Dimensions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure the perimeters of several different rooms. They convert the measurements using ratios that allow them to draw the rooms to scale on paper. They draw the dimensions of a house to scale. They measure length to the...
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Constructions and Loci

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students construct polygons and calculate the different angles formed by each shape. They construct circles, trapezoids, and rectangles and answer 20 questions.
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 9th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, 9th graders solve 17 various types of problems, mostly word problems related to determining the area or perimeter of a geometric shape. They also determine the area and perimeter of shaded portions...
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Significant Figures

For Students 8th - 10th
For this significant figures worksheet, students read about how to determine significant figures in calculations and measurements. They practice identifying significant figures in five problems.
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Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this online rectangles worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of thirty-nine rectangles. Students check their answers on line as they go and receive their overall score online at the end of the worksheet.
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Data Management and Probability: Applications

For Students 8th
In this data management and probability applications worksheet, 8th graders solve 20 various types of probability problems. They find the mean, median, mode and range of various numbers. Then, students use the spinner illustration to...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Making Cubes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore vocabulary associated with three dimensional figures.  In this transformations lesson plan, 3rd graders create two dimensional nets for three dimensional figures.  Students become familiar with describing two and...
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My Science Box: Snail Variation

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe snails and their characteristics.  In this science lesson, students decide how to measure their snails and to observe a behavioral trait.  Students create a graph to present their findings. 
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Discovering the Magical Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars calculate pi using data on the circumference and diameter of various objects. They define key vocabulary terms, measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects, organize the data on a table or chart,...
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Area of Triangle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this area worksheet, students read and problem solve the area of 8 triangles. Students show their work on each problem on the worksheet.
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Plant Systems

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders learn about plant systems and how plants grow and function. In this plant lesson plan, 2nd graders collect data based on roots, leaves, terrariums, plant uses, and locations of certain kinds of plants. They fill out...
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Peter's Second String

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine the maximum area and range of areas of a rectangle with a given perimeter. They discuss a word problem involving perimeter and area as a class, investigate the word problem using a piece of string, and in small...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems.  In this patterns instructional activity, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Scale Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use ratio and proportions to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students apply ratio and proportions to real life scenarios.
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Trapping CO2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate climate change and how the properties of carbon dioxide and methane play a part.  In this climate lesson students use a chemical reaction to trap CO2 and methane.
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The Theorem of Pythogoras

For Students 9th - 10th
For this geometry worksheet, students solve right angle triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. They calculate the area and sides of triangles and circles. There are 52 questions total.
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Density

For Students 9th - 12th
In this density worksheet, high schoolers review this property of matter and the mathematical equations for density, mass, and volume. The worksheet has 10 fill in the blank statements and 3 word problems.
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Standard Sizes of Paper

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners measure the dimensions of different sizes of paper. Using a copy machine, they discover dilations. After enlarging and shrinking particular copies, students examine rates, ratios and percentages and discover the relationship of...
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Dino Long Legs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the stride length of a walking or running animal. They use scale models of dinosaurs to calculate the leg and stride length of the animals.
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Smile Metric Style

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore how to use a metric ruler to measure length, accurately read and record measurements taken in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm), and collect and analyze data using a stem and leaf.
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Volume

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars, after reviewing the measuring of the lengths of sides of different shapes along with the calculation of their perimeters and areas, encounter what it means by the 'perimeter' of a polygon. They practice measuring units of...