3-5
In this lesson, students explore the relationship
between perimeter and area. Students use pattern blocks to build polygons to
explore how the perimeter can be different for two or more polygons with the
same area.
3-5
In this lesson, students develop their understanding of the
terms
quadrilateral,
parallel, and
right angle. They apply that understanding in problem-solving
activities with tangrams.
3-5
Students are introduced to some of the basic polyhedra. Students explore the shapes of the faces of these solids.
3-5, 6-8
Using inversions — words that can be read in more than one way — as the context, students will be introduced to various types of symmetry. After exploring the symmetries that exist with letters of the alphabet, they will make inversions of their own name.
3-5, 6-8
This lesson provides students an opportunity to assess their understanding of mathematical vocabulary as they relate to key concepts from the five content areas. Through the use of a familiar game format, Bingo, students will identify numbers 0‑75 that correspond to mathematical descriptions from math vocabulary clue cards.
3-5
Use this applet to determine the volume of a box by filling it with cubes, rows of cubes, or layers of cubes. Determine the surface area as well by using the box's net.
3-5
Using an area tool on the computer, students will begin to develop an understanding of area. Students will use 12" × 12" paper squares to measure the area of a door. They will determine whether area increases or decreases as the length or width of their door changes.
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Use this interactive tool to create dynamic drawings on isometric dot paper.
3-5
In this
lesson students will develop a definition for tessellations. They will
also analyze the importance of the tessellated game board in playing and
winning the game NeXtu on the Calculation Nation website.
3-5, 6-8
Students will be required to build
a high-profit yielding hotel using snap cubes. Building costs, rules and
regulations, taxes, and income are all variables that students will be required
to take into consideration.
