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ABC and 1-2-3 Farming

For Teachers K - 1st
Students demonstrate how to alphabetize animal names. In this word study lesson, students identify animals that live on the farm and conduct a favorite farm animal survey. Students order animal pictures in alphabetical order.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Cross Sections

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Use this activity on cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes in your math class to work on algebra or geometry Common Core standards. The lesson includes a list of relevent terminology, and a step-by-step process to illustrate the...
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PPT
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The Shape Song

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
As a review of geometric shapes, such as circles, triangles, and squares, this resource would be a terrific addition to a classroom lesson. The visuals are inviting and the number of sides to each figure are also identified. In addition,...
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National Gallery of Canada

My Abstraction

For Teachers K - 3rd
What makes a color warm, and what makes a color cool? Explore colors and abstract art through an observation activity and an art assignment. Learners look at images and talk about colors before making their own compositions with...
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Complexity Madness

For Teachers 5th
Discuss different techniques for finding the area of a geometric shape, with a great visual guide. Using a real life example, learners calculate the area of a rectangle and a square. 
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Shaping Your World

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars describe geometric figures. They create pictures and list each shape they used to create their pictures. They discuss the importance of shapes in their lives and create ten different geometric shapes using the Drawing...
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students...
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Quilting in Mathematics

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use formulas to find the area of geometric shapes. In this measurement lesson, students create a table of formulas for finding the area and perimeter of various shapes. Learners read the book Eight Hands Round, and find the area...
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Geometry in the Real World

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students collect geometric objects. In this geometry lesson, students find at least twenty five geometric objects, they define their objects and present them as a poster, folder, or booklet.
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Geometric Shapes

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders solve problems using the correct tools. In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders solve problems by constructions and graphing. They use a protractor, compass and straight edge to help create angles and bisectors.
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Rhythm and Art: Rhythm Collage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a collage in response to musical rhythm. In this visual arts lesson plan, students will better understand the connection between visual arts and musical rhythm. Students will follow the teacher's model of letting the...
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Worksheet
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Bold Bridges

For Students 5th - 6th
For this science worksheet, students collaborate in performing an investigation regarding the best bridge construction for maximum strength. Kids build several designs of bridges out of pins, straws, fishing line, and small Styrofoam...
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Worksheet
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Upper And Lower Case Letter a

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter recognition instructional activity, students read and follow 6 specific directions on how to color the picture. Students analyze both upper and lower case forms of letter A, as well as finding the correct geometric shape....
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Shape Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line of symmetry in a...
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Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes: Which Item?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Which item is shaped like a cone? Give students a chance to compare shapes, determining which item represents the prompted shape or figure (and which don't). Through 4 multiple-choice questions, scholars identify a cone, a cube, a...
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Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes: Shapes in Everyday Items

For Students 1st - 3rd
Which item is shaped like a cone? Use this multiple-choice shape recognition worksheet to give students access to shapes in their everyday life. Four questions ask scholars to identify which of the pictured items is shaped like a sphere,...
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes  by Stuart J. Murphy. Students then visit a web site where they identify types of...
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Lighthouse Geometric

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils identify the types and characteristics of geometric figures. In this lighthouse geometric lesson, students review shapes that represent plane or solid.  They select items that could be used to construct a lighthouse scene and...
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Worksheet
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What Shape is This?

For Students K - 2nd
For this geometry skills worksheet, students respond to 6 questions that require them to examine geometric shapes and identify them as circles, squares, triangles, or rectangles.
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Worksheet
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Match the Shape

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
For this visual discrimination worksheet, students match the circle, triangle, rectangle, and square to the appropriate everyday objects that have those shapes.
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Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students respond to 4 multiple choice questions that require them to identify triangles, squares, and rectangles.
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Organizer
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Cut, Construct and Think 6

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geometry skills worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to cut out geometric shapes on the worksheet and build 5 shapes out of the pieces. Students also complete a graphic organizer regarding the shapes and their...
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Worksheet
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Geometry Skills

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this geometric shapes practice activity, students respond to 6 geometry questions that require them identify spheres, cubes, rectangles, and pyramids.
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Organizer
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Triangle Worksheet: Cut, Construct and Think 1

For Students 6th
In this triangle worksheet, 6th graders draw and cut out a triangle, cut it into three pieces, then arrange the pieces to make new shapes.