Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.

Classifying Polygons Lesson Plan: Geometry

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*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Classifying Polygons Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Classifying Polygons, and supports the standard of classifying two-dim...

Polygons Lesson Plan: What Makes a Shape a Polygon

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Students to explore BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn about what makes a shape a polygon. After identifying the properties of a polygon, students will use the Make-a-Map tool to classify shapes....

Basic Geometry Lesson Plan: A Tangled Web Puzzle Game

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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 lin...

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

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In this math skills 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...