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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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Extending Geometric and Numeric Patterns

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars study patterns. They construct growing patterns using pattern blocks and isosceles right triangles. They verbally describe the patterns and state the rule that describes the relationship involving the number of pattern...
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I Spy Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play a game in which they name geometric shapes. In this geometric shape lesson, students ask "yes and no" questions to determine which shape one of their classmates has chosen. They ask questions that lead them to the name of...
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Measuring Angles with a Protractor

For Students 7th - 8th
In this measuring angles worksheet, students solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they complete each statement by measuring each angle shown. Then, students measure all three angles in a triangle and add them.
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Sum of Angles

For Students 6th
In this sum of angles worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they identify different alternate and corresponding angles. Then, students state what the angles of a triangle add up to and how they...
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Platonic Solids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify different types of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between convex and regular shapes. they identify the names of two and three-dimensional objects.
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes instructional activity, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes  by Stuart J. Murphy. Learners then visit a web site where they identify...
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Holiday Celebrations

For Teachers K
Students explore the different types of multicultural holidays.
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Maximum and Minimum Points

For Students 11th - 12th
In this maximum and minimum points worksheet, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a box that has...
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Geometry

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this geometry practice worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to identify the types of triangles the 3 labeled triangles are.
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson plan, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. High schoolers discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's...
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Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this geometry learning exercise, 10th graders use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the unknown side of the right triangle. The one page interactive learning exercise contains twelve questions. Answers and hints are...
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Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cosine activity, students will find the length of the third side of a triangle given the length of the other two side. Students will use the Law of Cosines to find the length of the missing side. Answers will be rounded to 3...
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Underwater Research

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students make transect and quadrat surveys using a provided worksheet in order to understand the techniques used to study coral reefs. Each type of survey is used to identify the species, diversity, and number of corals.
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An Introdcution to Derive

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Derive.  In this Calculus lesson plan, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive.  In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson plan, students investigate Pascal’s Triangle,...
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Length, Perimeter, and Area

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter and area. Students develop an understanding of length, perimeter, and area. Students calculate the area and perimeter of random shapes and calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle...
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How to weigh a tree

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students pick a tree they see everyday. They measure the tree's circumference and estimate its height using similar triangles. Students are introduced to Computational Science. They use computers and calculators to compute values...
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Friendship Quilt

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders name different kinds of shapes and then discuss what they know about them an what they would like to learn using a K-W-L chart whole group. They listen to the book, THE GREEDY TRIANGLE and then retell it to the class. They...
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Properties of Angles

For Students 10th
In this properties of angles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they calculate the value of the missing angles in each diagram and explain the reasons for their answer. Then, students...
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Matrices

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders solve problems that involve matrix representation, matrix operations, solving systems with inverse matrices, row reduction, and systems of inequalities. The six page instructional...
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Investigation: Area of Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore geometry by utilizing pattern blocks. In this pattern lesson, 4th graders analyze two separate pattern block shapes and discuss which one is bigger and smaller. Students collaborate in small groups to create...
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Trigonometry Worksheets

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students utilize elements of trigonometry in order to describe aspects of a right triangle. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars create tessellations. In this geometry lesson, students use polygons to create different patterns by rotation. They identify the reasons for polygons to create the type of tessellation it does.
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Navigation Across the Seas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine nautical navigation and discover the differences between nautical charts and other types of maps or charts. Students practice setting a course, taking a bearing, and dead reckoning. This gives students an example of...

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