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Elementary test preparation geometry cultural activities
Diwali Craft - Rangoli Diya
A fun craft activity when celebrating Diwali / Deepavali (The Hindu Festival of Lights). This activity incorporates two aspects of Diwali: the rangoli and the diya.Design a pattern (use the grid lines to help keep your shapes consistent).Write a fact about Diwali, or a message (or use the template with the pre-printed message).Add colour.Cut.Glue the two flames together and insert into the diya. Glue together.Hang.Alternatively, you could make this into a greeting card and write a message ins
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2nd - 5th
3d Printable Paper Houses Coloring Pages - STEAM Activity for Geometry & Maths
Set of 9- 3d Paper House Printable Coloring Pages - STEAM Activity & MindfulnessNOTE: this is a duplicate product, as was unable to highlight the freebie otherwise. Please only purchase once!This is the full set of our 9 Printable Paper House Templates. They are a quirky little STEAM project looking at 3d shapes. Lots of fun to be had with coloring and design the details of these paper houses.Designed to stimulate imagination (e.g. see our student creating little paper dolls to go with it!).
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1st - 5th
South Africa! Ndebele Community—Lesson, “Painted” House Craft w Geometry
Introduce students to the Ndebele community of South Africa, and learn how this small community is famous for its beadwork, attire, and painted houses! This product includes the following, all as Adobe files:An images file in a slideshow format with embedded lessons on each slide. Lessons explore the Ndebele community and the heritage they display in their arts and crafts. There is no printout needed.An art project with step-by-step instructions for making an Ndebele painted house, full of color
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K - 8th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Valentine' Day Geometry Craft | Pizza Shapes Activity | Math craftivity
Valentine's Day Shapes Activity | Valentine's Math Craft and Center | 2d Pizza This activity is included in my Craftivities for the whole year Bundle and cointains: MATH CRAFT, a fun and easy activity to encourage students to count and write the number of shapes they use to make a 2D shape pizza.SHAPE PIZZA CENTER, with templates for counting shapes. A great review of 2D shapes and includes squares, circles, rectangles, rhombus, triangles and ovals.=>Follow me to be the first to know about
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Seasonal craftivities for Kinder and Writing activities
Grandfather Tang's Tangram Animals
This is a 15 page packet of tangram animal puzzles from the book Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told With Tangrams by Ann Tompert. After reading this wonderful tale, have students try to figure out how the seven tangrams make each of the animals from this book. The answers are of course in the book. My students love to use their tangrams to figure out hoe to make each of the animals from this tale. After they crack the puzzle, they trace their shapes to prove they have solved it. This is
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1st - 3rd
Native American Inspired Geometric Shape Craft: Concentric Circles, Shapes,Lines
Students will learn the importance of geometric shapes in Native American art in this no prep lesson to go along with your Native American studies. This includes everything students need to design a Mandela or circular art form using geometric shapes and line patterns inspired by Native American Art. A great Fall, Autumn craft when teaching about the first Americans. This is a great lesson for integrating math, Native American culture and art. Students will create pattern using geometric shapes,
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1st - 7th
Navajo Rug Design
The lesson plan for Grades 1-8 includes a PowerPoint with examples of Navajo Rugs and a brief history of Navajo weaving. The lesson is based on National Core Art Standards essential for all grade levels. It also includes math standards for each grade level and a reference to Navajo math skills used in weaving. Audio literature for younger students is another resource for introducing the art of weaving Navajo style. Students are guided to create a design for a Navajo style rug that includes both
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1st - 8th
Valentine's Day Shapes Craft in Spanish | Figuras geométricas San Valentín
Valentine's Day Shapes in SpanishManualidad de figuras geométricas de San Valentín. No requiere preparación. Sólo imprimir. Esta actividad está incluida en mi paquete de manualidades para todo el año. Este recurso incluye: MANUALIDAD DE MATEMÁTICAS para construir una pizza con forma de corazón con figuras geométricas y anotar los ingredientes que se han usado.UN CENTRO DE APRENDIZAJE donde se añadirán las figuras geométricas que indican las recetas. Este producto está diseñado con temática de Sa
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PreK - 2nd
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LEAP 2025 Test Prep Writing Prompt: (Ruby Bridges and Dr. Martin Luther King)
This writing prompt is designed based on the new common core standards and the transitional LEAP/PARCC format for the new 2013-2014 assessments.
It includes a literary story, My Brother Martin, and an informational article about the life of Ruby Bridges. Both passages discuss the Civil Rights Movement, and how Dr. Martin Luther King and Ruby Bridges stood up for their rights.
This writing prompt asks students to write a composition (narrative) of at least three well-organized paragraphs discus
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3rd - 5th
"Create Your Own Mandala" : Symmetry Art Lesson with Template
“Mandala” is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle” or “completion”. It is often recognized to represent wholeness.Which shapes and colors will you use to express your whole self? The best thing about creating your own Mandala art isthat you can choose any shapes and colors you want. Make one or more than one, but the important thing is to have fun!This art project is a wonderful way to teach symmetry. The finished Mandalas will look great on your bulletin board or collect the penciled versions and
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4th - 6th
AP Reading: Lectura y Audio | Por qué Taco Bell fracasó en México| Globalización
Make the AP experience fun for your students with this cultural reading and video about the failure of Taco Bell in Mexico after multiple attempts of trying to globalize Tex Mex or American Mexican Fast Food. Includes 1 reading and 1 video with multiple choice questions written in AP Spanish Language and Culture styleActividad Interpretativa: Preguntas de discusión antes de leer. Lectura y video audio auténtico con preguntas opción múltiple estilo AP Spanish Language and CultureLos desafíos mun
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Measuring, Identifying, and Constructing Triangles and Angles
Students readily connect triangle/angle concepts and relationships as they create their own mysterious triangles. You will have fun teaching this one! Plan for at least two one-hour time periods.Students will learn to identify, measure, and construct angles and equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles in a highly engaging lesson using the concept of the Bermuda Triangle as the foundation for engagement. Common Core Standards: 4.G.A.1; 4.G.A.2; 5.G.B.3 materials can also be extended or M
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4th - 5th
Entire Curriculum for Las familias y las comunidades | Slides & ALL ACTIVITIES
*I've been teaching AP Spanish Language for 10 years as an AP Rater. Over 200 class slides + Links to EVERY SINGLE ACTIVITY THAT I Assign IN CLASS:*My paced slides are editable to increase or decrease rigot.*The slides included are for 21 days in 80 minute blocks with a Mix of Heritage Speakers and Non-Heritage Speaking Students.Product Includes:-Bellringers-Readings-Videos-Discussion Questions-Research Projects-Vocabulary Assessments and more-Images to help scaffold-AP Cultural Comparison Rubr
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
35 Amazing World Landmarks - Geography Adventures (Culture Research)
Explore the globe with this "35 Amazing World Landmarks" bundle, an exciting collection of geography adventures that will ignite your students' passion for learning. Dive into iconic landmarks across continents and cultures as you uncover intriguing facts and delve into captivating destinations.This comprehensive bundle includes seven engaging geography activities:"5 Amazing Landmarks in Australia""5 Amazing Landmarks in Africa""5 Amazing Landmarks in the USA""5 Amazing Landmarks in Asia""5 Amaz
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5th - 12th
Dreidel Holiday Craft
Design your own Dreidel!
Materials:
Scissors
Glue/tape
Coloring medium
Directions:
1. Color and design you dreidel.
2. Cut and connect sides flaps with glue or tape.
3. Cut out top, roll into straw, and insert into top of dreidel.
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PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Eiffel Tower - Puzzle
Students are always excited to work with the Eiffel Tower puzzle. It represents something they are all familiar with. They love working together to build something ‘real’. With only 20 pieces, the puzzle is not overly complicated although it does require some patience and attention.I created these puzzles for my unit on construction. I thought it would be a great way to get students thinking about the different elements that come together to create a structure. The puzzles also draw students’ at
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2nd - 7th
Australia Country Study | Elementary Social Studies Booklet
Australia country study using Instagram! What a cute way to teach your students facts about Australia and let them pretend they are using Instagram at the same time! Let your student color the image pertaining to important facts about Australia. The fact that they need to know is written under the picture. They can color in the heart if they "like" the picture, then they can add their very own hashtags below each picture! Once they have completed all 18 pages, you can staple it together to
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1st - 3rd
Coordinate Grid Mystery Picture: Egypt Theme
This is an Egypt-themed coordinate grid activity. Students will plot either scarabs or pyramids using the ordered pairs provided. There are 3 versions with varying levels of complexity to allow for differentiation. This can easily be connected to Social Studies curriculum!I have included the following:- #1- Pyramid picture (easiest)- #2- Scarab picture (middle)- #3- Detailed Scarab picture (hardest)- Scans of the completed productFollow me on TPT! https://www.pinterest.com/trofe21/ms-trofes-tpt
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4th - 6th
Reading with AP Style Questions | Como agua para chocolate “Tortas de Navidad”
The reading is written in Mexican Spanish and is followed by multiple choice AP Spanish style college board questions such as tone, purpose, and comprehension questions. Also includes a cultural comparison where students compare their family traditions to those of Tita and Mamá Elena in 1985.*I also included: Follow up visual activities to help aid comprehension for students and images to help scaffold for diverse learners.AP Spanish and Language & Culture reading practice using an authentic
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Waitangi Day Math Art – Rotational Symmetry – The Treaty of Waitangi
Integrate your learning about the Treaty of Waitangi with this fun math/art activity. Use the grid lines to draw the design in the other 3 sections of the circle to create rotational symmetry. 4 DIFFERENT DESIGNS* Treaty, Quill and Ink Pot * Flagpole and Axe (Hone Heke) * Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) * People - Unity 4 TEMPLATES FOR EACH DESIGN* Reflect, then rotate. * Rotate. * Completed example (great for your students to refer to if necessary). * Completed example without gridlines (could
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4th - 7th
Tangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Story Sequencing Worksheets
This set of worksheets goes along with Grandfather Tang’s Story. The set contains several differentiated cut and paste worksheets and puzzle pieces. Please feel free to download the preview to see what’s included.Also available in this series:Tangram Tales: Grandfather Tang’s Story - PowerPoint, Math Mats, Puzzle Cards & ActivitiesTangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Creative Writing 1
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K - 4th
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Elementary Art : Mandala Lesson Plan
Included in this lesson:- Lesson Plan- Daily Instructions- Rubric- Quiz- Practice Worksheet- Self explorations (Symbolism) Worksheet- Link to Prezi Presentation about Mandalas- Link to Mandala youtube video- ExamplesObjectivesStudents will……….• Learn about the culture and history of the mandala.• Gain an understanding of symbolism in art. • Become proficient with a drawing compass.• Demonstrate mathematical concepts and techniques such as using rulers and creating symmetrical designs.• Evaluate
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K - 5th
Leprechaun Shapes - Math and Art for St. Patrick's Day
Here is a fun activity to get students using their fine motor skills and check their understanding on shapes; just in time for St. Patrick's Day!This includes what the final product should look like, cut out worksheet in both color and black & white, and a math worksheet that students can use to identify how many of each shape they see in the leprechaun!
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PreK - 2nd
Endless Tangram Fun
These tangram samples (30 of them) are created to inspire the imagination and creativity of young children. Of course kids are encouraged to make their own images. You may also display them on your classroom wall as a window to the Chinese culture.
Each sample is 8" x 8", a perfect size for young children.
* bird (5 kinds)
* bunny
* cat (2 kinds)
* dog
* donkey
* duck (2 kinds)
* fish
* fox (2 kinds)
* goat
* kangaroo
* sea lion
* swam
* tortoise
* candle
* chair
* dancing child
* diamond
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PreK - K
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