Geometry

Transformations Lesson Plan: Translation, Reflection, Rotation

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-5, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the difference between a translation, reflection, and rotation. Students will move their bodies to show each transformation, and draw each transformation on paper. They will also use and apply vocabulary words related to transformations in a variety of contexts.Read more »

Geometry Puzzles Lesson Plan: Pyramid Panic

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore basic geometry concepts related to circles, polygons, and triangles. Students then apply geometry understandings to real-life situations and virtual ones through online game play.Read more »

Solid Figures Lesson Plan: Problem Solving with 3 Dimensional Shapes

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore three-dimensional shapes (solid figures) in real-world contexts. Students will also apply understandings about solid figures to problem-solving scenarios.Read more »

Square Off Game Lesson Plan: Area & Perimeter of Polygons

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to learn to calculate the area and perimeter of a given polygon. Students will also explore the relationship between area and perimeter of various spaces through both virtual game play and hands-on activities.Read more »

Logic, Geometry and Measurement Lesson Plan: The DuBlox Game

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to explore basic concepts of geometry in interactive game play scenarios. Students will verbalize and apply connections between math skills and problem-solving opportunities.Read more »

Basic Geometry Lesson Plan: A Tangled Web Puzzle Game

In this lesson plan adaptable for grades 3 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources (including an interactive game) to learn about basic geometry concepts. Students will explore angles, parallel lines, polygons, triangles, circles, and more while applying their findings to real-life situations.Read more »

Math Skills Lesson Plan: It’s All Fun and Games

In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students work collaboratively to research selected math skills. Students then create, play, and assess a math game that is designed to apply and reinforce their selected math concept.Read more »

Geometry Q and A Lesson Plan: Student-Generated Questions

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the unifying principles of geometry. Students will identify pertinent questions related to geometry, answer student-generated geometry questions using BrainPOP resources, and share research findings.Read more »