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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,...
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,...
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,...
Exploring Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Although it could be argued that the best way for students to explore tessellations is by using pattern blocks, the virtual pattern blocks in this NLVM applet will engage your students, too. In this a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractals: Koch Snowflake	Fractals (Math 5)	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 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,...
Regular Tessellations	Symmetry (Math 5)+	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	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,...
Exploring Tessellations (Homew...	Tessellations (Math 5)	JavaScript	Activity		[0]
This worksheet follows up on the classwork activity. (see link below in Resource Connections) More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometry Activities for Middle...	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Sketchpad	Activity	$	[0]
These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and even fractal geometry in a way no other teaching tool can. The dynamic ca... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area of an Equilateral Triangl...	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	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,...
Graphing and the Coordinate Pl...	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Calculator	Lesson Plan		[0]
This lesson is designed to introduce students to graphing ordered pairs of numbers on the coordinate plane. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Investigating Tessellations Us...	Symmetry (Math 5)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
Students create tessellations using triangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Regular Tessellations	Symmetry (Math 5)+	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,...
Geometry, Section 1	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
A collection of illustrated concepts, including problems for students to work out, and standalone word problems. Includes automated feedback. Pre- and post-tests, answer sheets, additional help, tools... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Polygon-Based Words	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
Provides interesting words that contain the names of polygons. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Names of Polygons	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
Provides the names of the different polygons. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Color in Tessellations Dialogu...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Explains the effect that color has on the patterns we see in tessellations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Four Types of Symmetry in the ...	Symmetry (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
An overview of rotation, translation, reflection, and glide reflection including diagrams illustrating the four symmetries and questions that could be used with students. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Optical Illusions Discussion	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Looks at several optical illusions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parallelograms Dialogue	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	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	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Introduces students to quadrilaterals and defines the characteristics of the polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rectangles Dialogue	Geometry in the plane (Math 5)	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,...
Symmetry in Tessellations Dial...	Symmetry (Math 5)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Defines symmetry and demonstrates different types of plane symmetry. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tessellations in the World Dia...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Looks at the history of tessellations, why they are important and examines some patterns in nature and art. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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