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		"An Introduction to Area and Perimeter" ^Votes:0 "An Introduction to Area and Perimeter" "An Introduction to Area and Perimeter" Edwina R. Justice Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy 10641 South Lowe Ave. 4420 South Sacramento Ave. Chicago IL 60628 Chicago IL 60632 (312) 468-3376 (312) 535-7215 Objectives (Staff) : Demonstrate a phenomenological approach to teaching mathematics Inspire others to use the approach Objectives (Grades 4-7) : Form rectangles by using tiles Measure area and perimeter by counting Measure and record area and perimeter Describe dimensions of rectangles Discover and apply rules for measuring area and perimeter Measure rectangles using transparent grids and determine area and perimeter Observe patterns formed by rectangles with constant area or perimeter Materials Needed : inch grids centimeter grids scissors worksheets w Read More Go to Site


		"The Surface Area of a Cylinder" (Version 2.0) ^Votes:0 "The Surface Area of a Cylinder" (Version 2.0) "The Surface Area of a Cylinder" (Version 2.0) Justice, Edwina Gunsaulus Academy 10641 South Lowe Avenue 1-312-650-7215 Chicago, IL 60628 1-312-468-3376 Introductory Comments: This is a description of a phenomenological approach presentation. It is an extension of a mini-teach, "The Area of a Circle" (1986) and a PA, "The Surface Area of a Cylinder" (1988). A problem-solving situation, which requires the use of the two concepts, was formulated. Objectives: 1) Use a phenomenological approach to problem-solving. 2) Apply concepts to problem-solving situation. 3) Participate in group activity. Materials: Measuring tapes Tape (masking or scotch) Round container lids (different circumferences) Paper circles (equal circumferences) Construction paper Read More Go to Site

		A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites Read More Go to Site

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		A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites Read More Go to Site

		A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! A Lesson Plans Page Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Mathematics, Maths About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites Read More Go to Site

		An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements ^Votes:0 An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements Christeen Brown Robert Fulton Elementary 1704 W. Marquette Rd 5300 S. Hermitage St Chicago IL 60636 Chicago IL 60609 (312) 471-2627 (312) 535-9000 Objectives : This lesson is designed for grade levels 3-5 Upon completion of the lesson, the students should be able to: L Convert ounces to pounds L Measure liquids L Describe measurements in sizes L Measure volumes L Understand the importance of knowing and using the measurements L Observe shapes and sizes in measurements L Discover and apply rules for measuring liquids Materials : L Several containers of various sizes and shapes (vases, bottles, bowls or cups) L Measuring utensils (teaspoon, tablespoon, measuring cups) L Pancake mix L Spatula L Hot p Read More Go to Site

		An Introduction To Volume ^Votes:0 An Introduction To Volume An Introduction To Volume Linda James Woods Harold Washington Elementary School 12056 S. Justine 9130 So. University Avenue Chicago IL 60643 Chicago IL 60619 (312) 928-7479 (312) 535-6225 Objectives : This mini teach is designed for grades 3 to 5. L To count volume in cubic units L To multiply to find volume L To estimate volume L To write a multiplication sentence to find the volume L To discover volume of different containers L To make a cost analysis of different brands of popping corn L To learn the definition of volume Materials Needed : L Connecting cubes or base ten blocks L Rectangular containers similar in size L Potting soil L Cubic rulers L Work sheets L Three different brands of unpopped popping corn L Air popcorn popper L Bowls or bags for popcorn L C Read More Go to Site

		Area Formula Lab ^Votes:0 Objectives: Students will use cut and paste methods to discover a formula for the area of polygonal shapes and circles. Students will use previously developed formulas to develop formulas for new shapes. Students will use the formulas developed to find the area of other polygonal shapes. Materials Needed: Scissors, glue sticks or tape, metric rulers Activities Top Copyright 1998 by Margo Lynn Mankus Read More Go to Site

		Biology/Chemistry ^Votes:0 Mathematics/Physics Liquid Volume Robert Foote Disney Magnet 4140 N. Marine Drive 4140 N. Marine Drive CHICAGO IL 60613 CHICAGO IL ? 60613 (773) 534-5844 Objective(s) : Students will learn and use formulas for the volume of a rectangular prism and volume of a cylinder. Students will see the relationship between cubic centimeters and milliliters. Students will compute formulas with and without calculators. This lesson is designed for a junior high classroom. Materials : Depending on how many students you will use for this project, the amount of materials vary. ?? If you break students up into small groups, you should use one of each of these materials in each group. 1. Plastic graduated cylinder measuring milliliters 2. Different size cylindrical containers such as coffee cans, Pringles pot Read More Go to Site

		Circumferences, Diameters, and Radii ^Votes:0 Circumferences, Diameters, and Radii Circumferences, Diameters, and Radii Dwayne Belle Fuller School 9646 S. Wentworth 4212 S. St. Lawrence Chicago IL 60628 Chicago IL 60628 (312) 928-6473 (312) 535-1688 Objectives : Students will be able to measure circumferences in inches. Students will be able to compute radii and diameters, given different circumferences. Materials Needed : -blackboard -notebook paper -signs -tape measures -cans Strategy : The strategy will incorporate cooperative learning, and direct teaching techniques. The direct teaching method explains the objectives and how to measure the circumference in inches and compute the radii and diameters. Cooperative learning encourages the students to interact to formulate the correct answers. Direct teaching techniques: A short lectur Read More Go to Site

		Estimation ^Votes:0 Estimation Estimation Iona Greenfield Carnegie Elementary School 9748 S. Sangamon 1414 E. 61st Street Chicago IL 60643 Chicago IL 60637 (312)239-6731 (312)535-0350 Objectives : This lesson is designed for Kindergarten and First Grade. Solve problems by guessing and checking. Identify length by using informal units to estimate. Guess the number of peas in a pod and write an addition and subtraction sentence for the number of peas in the pod. Materials Needed : Construction paper Ribbon Peas Scissors Bubble gum Scrap paper Pencils Blocks Gummy bears Strategy : Students will draw around foot on construction paper to make foot prints. Then they will cut them out. Students will measure using informal units. Students will cut a piece of ribbon to their approximate head size. They will check by u Read More Go to Site

		Forming, Measuring and Labeling Angles ^Votes:0 Forming, Measuring and Labeling Angles Forming, Measuring and Labeling Angles Essie Lee May May Community Academy 8518 S. Exchange Ave. 512 N. LaVergne Chicago IL 60617 Chicago IL 60644 (312) 221-4123 (312) 535-4325 Objective : Students will be able to form angles, measure angles and label angles. Materials Needed : 1. protractor 2. angle patterns 3. apparatus for forming angles Strategy : Forming Angles 1. Provide each student with items needed (see materials needed) 2. Explain the vocabulary words: point, ray, line segment, vertex, and angles 3. Demonstrate how to form angles 4. Observeration by students Measuring Angles 1. Explain the purpose of a protractor 2. Demonstrate how to place the protractor on the angle on the student's paper 3. Explain how to read the number scale on the prot Read More Go to Site

		Getting To Know You ^Votes:0 Getting To Know You Getting To Know You Kathy Koval Randolph School 6651 South Keeler 7316 South Hoyne Chicago IL 60629 Chicago IL 60636 (312) 582-7832 (312) 535-9015 Objectives : This lesson can be easily adapted for all grade levels. Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to do the following: -Use a ruler and measure accurately to the nearest inch. -Draw and label properly different graphs (line, pie, bar, pictograph) -Estimate/record measurement on number line using intervals. -Collect data and analyze Materials : -Tape measures -ribbon (one per child) -post-its (two per child) -scissors Strategy : Students work with a partner for this activity. You may want to have tape measures already pretaped to a wall. Some taped in a horizontal fashion to help assist measurement Read More Go to Site

		How To Measure Area ^Votes:0 How To Measure Area How To Measure Area Levi Johnson James Otis 480 N. Mc Clurg Ct 525 N. Armour Chicago IL 60611 Chicago IL (773) 534-6576 Objective : The seventh graders will demonstrate an understanding of square units. Materials Needed : twelve inch rulers, floor space in the room at least 4 feet by 12 feet, rectangular objects Strategy : Have an individual demonstrate the amount of space covered on the floor in one square foot. The student will take four twelve inch rulers placing them tip to tip to form a square. The measured space is a square foot. Ask the class how many individuals can stand in the square foot region. They will immediately discover the answer. Now designate a larger square region of the floor. Ask the class to determine the number of students required to fill the s Read More Go to Site

		Inch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza ^Votes:0 Inch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza Inch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza Pamela J. Bates-Hines Ninos Heroes Academy 1719 E. 83rd Place 8344 S. Commercial Ave. Chicago IL 60617 Chicago IL 60617 (312) 731-0368 (312) 535-6694 Objectives : Kindergarten-Primary * Students will be able to measure one inch to a yard. * Students will be able to measure one centimeter to a meter. * Students will be able to compare and contrast standard to non-standard units of measurement. Materials Needed : 12 inch rulers 36 inch yard sticks 30 centimeter rulers meter sticks measuring tapes/centimeters and inches graph paper/centimeters graph paper/inches finger or tempera paint string ditto copies of a 12 inch ruler ditto copies of a 30 centimeter ruler paper-made flowers tran Read More Go to Site

		Interior Design ^Votes:0 Interior Design Interior Design Sally Hill Horatio May Community Academy 1538 N. LeClaire Ave 512 N. LaVergne Chicago IL 60651-1573 Chicago IL 60644 (312) 637-2199 (312) 534-6140 Objective : This lesson is designed for intermediate grades 4-6. The students will be able calculate area and perimeter in inches. Materials Needed : * 4 Cardboard Walls (approximate size 36X50) * Scissors * Glue or glue sticks * Wall paper or wrapping paper * Measuring utensils (measuring tape, ruler, yard stick) * Writing Utensil (pen/pencil) * Play money Strategy : The teacher will supply 4 walls of identical sizes from a large cardboard box which will represent each direction, (North, South, East and West). The walls will have a minimum of 1 opening with a geometric shape to show a window, door, clothes hook, Read More Go to Site

		Lesson Exchange: Math and Money (Elementary, Mathematics) ^Votes:0 TEACHERS \| ADMINISTRATORS \| GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site

		Lesson Exchange: You Can't Get There From Here (other, Mathematics) ^Votes:0 TEACHERS \| ADMINISTRATORS \| GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site

		Math Money Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Mathematics Teaching Idea ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Math Money About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Resourc Read More Go to Site

		Maximizing and Minimizing the Area of Rectangles Given a Fixed Perimeter ^Votes:0 Maximizing and Minimizing the Area of Rectangles Given a Fixed Perimeter Maximizing and Minimizing the Area of Rectangles Given a Fixed Perimeter Tim Amrein Franklin Fine Arts Center 330 W. 25th Place 225 Evergreen St. Chicago IL 60616 Chicago IL 60660 (312) 534-8510 Objectives : Grade Levels 5-8. (This activity can be simplified for younger, less mathematically mature students. Numerous extensions can be added for more advanced students.) (1) Students will analyze and solve problems in which rectangles with identical perimeters are compared to maximize or minimize area. (2) Students will analyze problems by collecting data and searching for patterns and generalizable relationships. (3) Students will represent problem situations with models. (4) Students will analyze fixed perimeter proble Read More Go to Site

		Measurement (cup, pt, qt, gal) ^Votes:0 Measurement (cup, pt, qt, gal) Measurement (cup, pt, qt, gal) JoAnn Campbell Leslie Lewis School 1630 N. Moody 1431 N. Leamington Chicago, IL 60639 Chicago, IL 60651 312-804-3060 Objective : Fifth grade students will be able to rename measurements with cups, pints, quarts, and gallons and to choose appropriate units of capacity. Materials needed : Materials needed are per group. Two 8-oz cups Two 1-pt cartons Four 1-qt containers One 1-gal jug filled with water Optional: funnel for easy pouring Strategy : Divide the class into small groups and provide them with a lab sheet like the one below. Have each group fill out a lab sheet. Capacity Lab Sheet 1. Pour 4 quarts from the gallon. Q. How many quarts make a gallon? A. 2. Pour 1 quart into the pint containers. Q. How many pints make a quart Read More Go to Site

		Measurement of Volume ^Votes:0 Measurement of Volume Measurement of Volume Richard Murray Gage Park High School 1800 Euclid 5630 South Rockwell Berwyn IL 60402 Chicago IL 60629 (708) 795-4729 (312) 535-9230 Objectives : This mini teach is for middle school and high school students. It can be adapted for younger children as a demo. Students will be able to measure the volume of a clear container. Students will be able to use a stop watch. Students will be able to estimate the volume of a container using proportions. Materials Needed : Clear jars, glass or plastic, enough of them so that every group of students will have two containers to measure. Enough sand to fill the largest container. Measuring bowl and cup marked in milliliters; candles and matches; stop watches for each group. Strategy : What was expected was a lin Read More Go to Site

		Measurement-What is it? ^Votes:0 Measurement-What is it? Measurement-What is it? Claudy E. Chapman Hartigan School 9351 S. Woodlawn 8 W. Root St. Chicago IL 60619 Chicago IL 60609 (312) 768-5518 (312) 535-1460 Objectives : The objective of this lesson is 4 fold. Students will learn: 1. Practical reasons for measurement, 2. The use of various tools for measurement, 3. How and why those tools might be chosen and/or designed, 4. The need for uniformity and agreement on definitions of measurement. Materials needed : The materials for this lesson may vary depending on what you want to measure. For the purposes of the mini-teach I made a cut out of the following. * Shoe * House * Train * Pencil In addition you will need index cards. Strategy : Demonstration-(time limit 10 minutes) The teacher asks for a volunteer from the class Read More Go to Site

		Measurement.html ^Votes:0 NASA grc IITAK-12 Homepage MEASUREMENT LESSON PLANS created BY: Cathy Ghiandoni Nathan Hale Middle School 3588 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44105 (216)641-4485 Subject Area: MATH and SCIENCE Grade Level: 3 - 5 National Standards Science as Inquiry : All students should develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Plan and conduct a simple investigation. Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses. Use data to construct a reasonable explanation. Communicate investigations and explanations. Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry. Objectives The students will be introduced to different physical concepts of measurements. Estimated Time 2-3 days Outcomes Students should recongize how different quantitites can be measured. Students Read More Go to Site

		Measurements In The Metric System ^Votes:0 Measurements In The Metric System Measurements In The Metric System Christine Fair Farragut Career Academy 1842 South Kildare Ave. 2345 South Christiana Chicago, Il. 60623 Chicago, Il. 60623 312-762-5091 312-542-3000 Objectives : Given teacher guidance the third grade students should be able to: 1. Estimate, then measure to the nearest inch. 2. Estimate, then measure to the nearest centimeter. Materials : A worksheet on unmarked rulers Meter sticks Scissors Stapler Tape measures Items to be measured Strategy : This mini teach is directed toward 3rd grade students who will learn about centimeters, decimeters, and meters. They will learn a centimeter is smaller than a meter. It is used to measure small things. They will understand that another name for 100 centimeters is one meter. One decim Read More Go to Site

		Measurements: Inches ^Votes:0 Measurements: Inches Measurements: Inches Joyce McCoy Spencer Math & Science Academy 8454 South Kingston Ave. 214 North Lavergne Avenue Chicago IL 60617 Chicago IL 60644 (312) 768-5950 (312) 534-6150 Objectives : This lesson is designed for the primary grades. Solve problems involving measurement using information taken from various items measured. Students will be able to measure to the nearest inch. Students will be able to identify the length and width of rectangles. Students will be able to write simple addition problems. Students will be able to perform simple addition of two one-digit numbers. Materials Needed : wooden blocks of various sizes (squares and rectangles) empty boxes of various sizes 12-inch ruler tape measure chalkboard chalk Word list: ruler, tape measure, block, square Read More Go to Site

		Measuring in Inches and Centimeters ^Votes:0 Measuring in Inches and Centimeters Measuring in Inches and Centimeters Debra Thomas Douglass Math and Science Academy 4853 W. Monroe St. 543 N. Waller St. Chicago IL 60644 Chicago IL 60644 (312)534-6176 Objective : To teach 6th grade students how to measure in inches and centimeters. Materials Needed : Paper clips, straws, yarn, 1" cubes, centimeter cubes, rulers, tagboard and scissors. Strategy : The students will measure common and familiar objects using both the 1" cubes and centimeter cubes. The students will then use the 1" cubes to make a 12" ruler and the centimeter cubes to make a 31 centimeter ruler. The students will then measure common objects using both the inch ruler and the centimeter ruler. Students will convert from inches to centimeters and from centimeters to inches. Per Read More Go to Site

		Phenomenological Pizza ^Votes:0 Phenomenological Pizza Phenomenological Pizza Robert Foote Disney Magnet School 4022 N. Monticello 4140 N. Marine Drive Chicago IL 60618 Chicago IL 60613 (312) 604-8825 (312) 534-5844 Objective : Students will draw a circle using string and a ruler. Students will determine areas of different size circles. Students will determine area of a sector of a circle. Students will find how many two topping pizzas can be made using 14 toppings. Students will determine cost per square inch. Materials Needed : markers string cardboard or posterboard paper plate funnel rulers pizza menus 6 inch circle Strategy : Ask what the shape of a pizza is. Hold up the six inch circle and explain that this circle is the size of a six inch personal pan pizza. Then hold up the paper plate and tell them it is Read More Go to Site

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		Sheila Brune Math Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Mathematics Teaching Idea ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Sheila Brune About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Resou Read More Go to Site

		SIMILARITY ^Votes:0 SIMILARITY SIMILARITY Kee, Natalia Harlan Community Academy H.S. 14814 Ridgewood Dr. 1-312-821-2800 Oak Forest, IL 60452 1-708-535-2837 OBJECTIVES Discover the factor of proportionality in similar polygons and to relate this factor to the perimeters and areas of similar polygons. APPARATUS NEEDED Overhead projector, rulers for each student, protractors for each student, handouts of printed polygons (these are to be measured by each student). RECOMMENDED STRATEGY Students will measure each side and each angle of the polygons on the handouts. They will compare their measurements with the overhead projection of these polygons and derive a factor of proportionality between each corresponding pair of sides and angles of the two figures being compared. They will measure the angles of their polyg Read More Go to Site

		Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange: Finding the Surface Area of a Sphere (Middle, Mathematics ^Votes:0 TEACHERS \| ADMINISTRATORS \| GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site

		THE AREA OF A CIRCLE ^Votes:0 THE AREA OF A CIRCLE Edwina R. Justice Gunsaulus Academy 4420 S. Sacramento St. Chicago, IL 60632 1-312-523-1061 OBJECTIVE: To see the relationship between circumference and diameter and how that relationship, called pi, is used in the formula for the area of a circle. MATERIALS: A.Round container lids with varying circumferences B.Metric tape measures C.One graph for wall (label horizontal axis as DIAMETER and vertical axis as CIRCUMFERENCE) D.One chart with four columns for wall (label CIRCUMFERENCE, DIAMETER, C/D, and Lid #) E.Graphics 1.Small square inscribed in a circle inscribed in a larger square 2.Small hexagon inscribed in a circle inscribed in a larger hexagon 3.Circle cut into 16 equal pie-shaped pieces and arranged to form a parallelogram STRATEGIES: A.Assign group activities 1 Read More Go to Site

		The Area of a Circle (Version 2.0) ^Votes:0 The Area of a Circle (Version 2.0) Edwina R. Justice Gunsaulus Academy 10641 South Lowe Ave. 4420 South Sacramento Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60628 Chicago, Illinois 60632 312-468-3376 312-650-7215 Objectives (Staff) : Demonstrate a phenomenological approach to teaching mathematics. Inspire others to use the approach. Objectives (Grade 8) : Review areas of plane figures. Determine the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle. Show the geometric representation of the area of a circle as the shape of a parallelogram. Derive and use the formula for computing the area of a circle. Participate in group activity. Materials : Tape measures Round container lids with varying circumference measurements Paper circles (equal circumferences) Paper circles with varying circumference m Read More Go to Site

		The melting snow Science Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Biology or Chemistry Teaching Idea ^Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! The melting snow About \| Lesson Plans \| Forums \| Contribute \| Hotchalk's Classroom Tools \| Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology R Read More Go to Site

		Travel Triangles ^Votes:0 Travel Triangles Travel Triangles Sarah Barrett Mars Hill School 315 Marengo 5916 West Lake Street Forest Park IL 60130 Chicago IL 60644 (708)771-0051 (312)287-0019 Objectives : This presentation can be adapted for intermediate and upper grades. Students will review and demonstrate an understanding of the three kinds of angles (by degrees). Triangles and related quadrilaterals will be explored and their areas found with cut-outs, rearranging parts, etc., to discover and then apply pertinent formulae. A few days to two weeks of classes will be needed. Materials : Students need a protractor, straight edge, compass, a few sheets of construction or plain paper, a few poster board pieces at least 8" by 10", and scissors. The teacher supplies brightly colored pre-cut triangles large enough for d Read More Go to Site

		Use A Chair To Teach Math ^Votes:0 Use A Chair To Teach Math Use A Chair To Teach Math Laura B. Reed Rosa L. Parks 14541 Vine 14700 Robey Harvey, IL 60426 Dixmoor, IL 60426 708-333-3236 708-371-9575 Objective(s) : The student will learn some basic operations of math by measuring a chair. Materials needed : Folding chair or desk chair, desk, tape measure, paper, graph paper and a box. Strategy : Place a folding chair or desk chair on top of a desk so all students can see. Have students measure the various parts of a chair. (back, legs, seat, height, width, etc.) All students should make a list of these measurements for their personal use later on. After measuring the chair, ask the class for answers to questions like the following: What size box would it take to mail the chair? Could two chairs fit in the same box? How many Read More Go to Site

		Volume and Surface Area ^Votes:0 Volume and Surface Area Volume and Surface Area Charlotte Goldwater Kenwood Academy 5015 S Blackstone 5015 S. Blackstone Chicago IL 60645 Chicago IL 60645 (312) 535-1409 (312) 535-1409 Objective : The main objective is to understand the difference between surface area and volume. This activity is appropriate for grades one through twelve. Materials Needed : 1. Paint brushes 2. Water color paint 3. Boxes of sugar cubes (198 in each box) 4. Cup with some water 5. Cake baked in a rectangular or square pan 6. One can of frosting 7. Plastics knives 8. Plastic rulers 9. A roll of wax paper 10. Little plastics zip-lock bags Strategy : For the appropriate level, give students a handout with different sized drawings of rectangular prisms or cubes. Have students construct these shapes using sugar cu Read More Go to Site

		What's My Area? ^Votes:0 What's My Area? What's My Area? Karen L. Mickel William Carter Elementary School 6800 S. Cornell #3C 5740 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60649 Chicago IL 60637 (312) 493-1585 (312) 535-0860 Objectives : To cover an area with uniform tiles and count the number of tiles needed. To recognize rectangles, triangles and squares. To review basic colors. Materials needed : One inch multi-color square tiles Rectangular tiles Triangular tiles Worksheet with different-sized shapes Strategy : Each student will be given some square tiles. The students will find a space on the floor to play with their tiles. After the children have played with the tiles, tell them it is time to learn about area. Distribute papers with different-sized shapes. Tell children to cover the shapes completely with their tiles. Read More Go to Site

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