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Geometric Shapes: Area of a Tr...	Triangles (Math 4)	Flash	Tool	$	[1]
Flash-based introduction to finding the area of a triangle, given the base and height. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the semester for most resources. To get a preview of thei... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Fractals Unit for Elementary...	Fractals (Math 4)	Computer	Activity		[1]
A teaching unit on fractals for students and teachers in grades 4 to 8, that adults are free to enjoy, designed to introduce students to fractals and the underlying mathematics. It focuses on fractals... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Instant Solution of a Maze	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Computer	Activity		[2]
A quick way to find solutions to complicated mazes. The author writes: "While doing a maze activity with a group of elementary school homeschoolers, I started exploring mazes as systems of walls rathe... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Using Kali	Symmetry (Math 4)	Computer	Activity		[1]
An exercise (in English and Spanish) in using an interactive 2D Euclidean symmetry pattern editor. This activity was originally written as one of the stations in Frisbie Middle School's Multicultural ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Koch Snowflake	Fractals (Math 4)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
This activity shows how to make the Koch Snowflake fractal hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Sierpinski Triangle	Fractals (Math 4)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
This activity shows how to make a Sierpinski Triangle hands-on, step-by-step by using triangle grid paper which is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Regular Tessellations	Symmetry (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
Students understand why equilateral triangles, squares, and regular hexagons tessellate regularly in the Euclidean plane. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Types of Triangles	Classify geometric objects (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
This activity is available in Word, PDF, or HTML format and at two different levels (an introduction to types of triangles, and a more advanced version). Students use a GSP sketch or interactive web ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area of an Equilateral Triangl...	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the GeoBoard App to construct objects of various sizes on circular or square boards. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Venn Diagram Lesson	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Calculator	Lesson Plan		[0]
Students learn how to classify items and numbers on Venn Diagrams using computer applets. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Investigating Tessellations Us...	Symmetry (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
Students create tessellations using triangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Regular Tessellations	Symmetry (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
A middle school lesson to help students understand why equilateral triangles, squares, and regular hexagons tessellate regularly in the Euclidean plane. In addition to alignment to NCTM Standards and ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parallelograms Dialogue	Quadrilateral properties (Math 4)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Introduces students to parallelograms and rombuses and defines the characteristics necessary to determine each shape. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Quadrilaterals Dialogue	Quadrilateral properties (Math 4)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Introduces students to quadrilaterals and defines the characteristics of the polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rectangles Dialogue	Classify geometric objects (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Introduces students to rectangles and squares and defines the characteristics necessary to determine each shape. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Translations, Reflections, and...	Transformations (Math 4)	Java Applet	Support Material		[1]
Dialogue between a mentor and a student about translations, reflections, and rotations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Trapezoids Dialogue	Classify geometric objects (Math 4)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Introduces students to trapezoids and isosceles trapezoids and defines the characteristics necessary to determine each shape. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
What are Tessellations?	Tessellations (Math 4)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Examines the mathematical properties of tessellations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graph Paper/Dot Paper/Lined Pa...	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Presentation software	Support Material		[1]
This website provides free, PDF-format graph paper, dot paper, lined paper, and polar graph paper. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kali	Symmetry (Math 4)+	Computer	Tool		[2]
Kali lets you draw symmetrical patterns based on any of the 17 tiling groups. Even the youngest children enjoy Kali. In particular, Kali does not assume the user knows how to read. Older ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
LOGOSPIN	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Computer	Tool		[0]
LOGOSPIN is a shareware program that works on PCs (Windows 3.1 and 95) Unlike any other LOGO program, LOGOSPIN has an extra command, spin, that makes lines and shapes move on screen. The speed of r... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
MSWLogo	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Computer	Tool		[0]
MSW LOGO is a very powerful version of LOGO. Unlike some educational LOGO programs, it does not rely on masses of icons or buttons to simplify the creation of images and patterns and the selection of ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
MicroWorlds Web Player	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Computer	Tool		[0]
The MicroWorlds Web Player allows you to view MicroWorlds projects inside the most popular Internet browsers, whether or not you own a copy of MicroWorlds. You need the MicroWorlds Web Player if: More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
SMART Notebook: Angles	Geometry in the plane (Math 4)	Computer	Tool		[0]
Students identify the parts and types of angles. Create and measure angles, and recognize angles in real life objects. Notebook software activities can be used to create, manipulate and save notes ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tess	Symmetry (Math 4)+	Computer	Tool		[1]
A shareware program for creating symmetric planar illustrations. With Tess, while you draw you can automatically maintain the symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17 wallp... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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