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Types of Triangles	Triangles (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[4]
This JavaSketchpad applet accompanies the tPoW, Types of Triangles. Students are able to drag and manipulate four triangles and by noticing what happens they classify the triangles as either scalene, ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kali	Symmetry (Math 5)+	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,...
Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
Using this virtual manipulative you may: add a block to the workspace; rotate a block; change the color of a block; remove a block; group blocks; zoom in/out More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Virtual Paper Cut and Fold	Symmetry (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
Learn how to make snowflake patterns and create a five-pointed star. The interactive site offers both a Flash tool and a faster, more fully-featured Java applet that allows you to save the snowflakes ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Fractals Unit for Elementary...	Fractals (Math 5)	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,...
Using Kali	Symmetry (Math 5)	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: Sierpinski Triangle	Fractals (Math 5)	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,...
Tess	Symmetry (Math 5)+	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,...
KaleidoTile	Symmetry (Math 5)+	Computer	Tool	[1]
Explore tessellations of the sphere, Euclidean plane, and hyperbolic plane while creating colorful works of art. Decorate your tessellation with your own favorite images, or select images from the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area and perimeter of a rectan...	Reflections (Math 5)	Flash	Tool	[1]
A web page and interactive (Flash) applet demonstrating the reflection transformation. Drag the vertices of a triangle and re-position the line of reflection. The reflected image of the triangl... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Transformations - Composition	Transformations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
With this virtual manipulative you can create objects with pattern block pieces and explore the effect of two transformations (Translations, Reflections, or Rotations) in any order. The product of two... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Java Kali	Symmetry (Math 5)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Kali is a program that lets you draw symmetrical patterns based on any of the 17 wallpaper groups, as well as several frieze and rosette groups. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Game of Chaos	Fractals (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
The chaos game is simple but very interesting. A single die is needed to play the game, and the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Assign two outcomes of the die to each of the 3 vertices. For ex... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Transformations - Dilation	Transformations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Dynamically interact with and see the result of a dilation transformation. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Making a Kaleidoscope	Reflections (Math 5)+	Sketchpad	Tool	[1]
In this activity, students create their own Sketchpad kaleidoscopes. In the process, they learn about rotation and reflection, as well as gaining some skill using Sketchpad's transformation features. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tangrams	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Java Applet	Technology PoW	[1]
Use an interactive applet to discover some of the relationships among the pieces in a set of Tangrams. Students are invited to use the link "Submit your answer" to share their solutions, ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Types of Triangles	Triangles (Math 5)	Sketchpad	Technology PoW	[3]
Students use a GSP sketch or an interactive web page to drag and manipulate four triangles. They identify one of each type: scalene, isosceles, equilateral, and right. Students are invite... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Instant Solution of a Maze	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	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,...
Tight Weave	Fractals (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
Visualize the creation of the Sierpinski Carpet, an iterative geometric pattern that resembles a woven mat. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Types of Triangles	Triangles (Math 5)	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,...
Translations, Reflections, and...	Transformations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[1]
Dialogue between a mentor and a student about translations, reflections, and rotations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geoboard	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Use geoboard to illustrate area, perimeter, and rational number concepts. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Transformations - Rotation	Rotations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Dynamically interact with and see the result of a rotation transformation. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Turtle Geometry	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Move and turn a turtle. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Side Length and Area of Simila...	Similarity (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
The user can manipulate the side lengths of one of two similar rectangles and the scale factor to learn about how the side lengths, perimeters, and areas of the two rectangles are related. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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