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8th grade geometry cultural activities
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
Islamic Decorated Art Project
Students will create a personalized Islamic decorated art project. They will learn about the Arabic alphabet, Islamic art history, and the importance of the Dome of the Rock. Using creative geometrical designs, students will replicate their own interpretation of the entrance to the Dome of the Rock. Supplemental resources are included along with an answer key. This is a great art history project for 7th grade.
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6th - 8th
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
Polygons: Sum of Interior & Exterior Angles
Guided notes, practice problems, quiz, and Poly-Me project will help you teach polygons to your geometry students. The guided notes helps them make the connection between the number of sides of a polygon and the number of triangles that can be formed from one of its vertex, giving rise to the formula (n - 2)180. It also includes several practice problems they can do with a partner and a short quiz you can give to assess understanding. Answer keys are included. The Poly-Me project is a great way
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8th - 12th
Transformation Turkey Graphing Activity (Thanksgiving) -- Translate & Reflect
In this festive holiday activity, students will practice transforming lines and figures using coordinate rules and written instructions through 19 problems. When completed correctly, students will end the activity by drawing a turkey. Note: this is a new version of the activity including both translations and reflections, for those who may have covered both prior to the holiday! :) The answer key is included.
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8th - 12th
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
Islamic Heritage Month Profiles
Islamic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and learn about the rich contributions and history of Muslim individuals and cultures. In the following activity, have your students select one individual to research, gather, organize, and deliver information on. They have the opportunity to highlight 3 important facts, what they are known for, challenges faced, a quote, one question they would love to ask them, and opportunity to sketch them. There are 38 famous individuals from various fields who
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7th - 9th
Create a Mandala In Google Slides Cultural Arts & Mindfulness Activity
Teach students about radial symmetry, color families and graphic design by having them create a mandala in Google Slides. Easy to follow instructions. Teachers can edit and modify to include any lesson plan/grade level involving mathematics, cultural arts, visual arts. Objectives:Learn about MandalasCreate a circle sectioned into even numbered equal partsDecide on shapesCreate a color scheme based on your moodCreate a mandala using your selected shapes and colorsReflect on your designSEL Objecti
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4th - 12th
The Geome-tree Project | Festive Winter Project for Creating Geometric Ornaments
Looking for a fun and engaging project to do with your geometry or other math class? Create a Geome-tree in your classroom and task students with creating festive geometric ornaments to decorate it with. File comes with task sheet for students which can be given in paper format or assigned as a pdf, teacher instructions, and a rubric for grading. A great way extra credit project or end of year fun day to do with your class. The materials used can be anything and everything that you have at your
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8th - 12th
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Translation Turkey Graphing Activity (Thanksgiving)
In this festive holiday activity, students will practice translating lines and figures using coordinate rules and written instructions through 19 problems. When translated correctly, students will end the activity by drawing a turkey. The answer key is included.
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8th - 12th
The Patchwork Path: Shape Classification Introduction
This lesson is a great opener or introduction lesson for classifying 2-dimensional shapes and integrates literacy into mathematics. Students will review and discuss important vocabulary related to shapes including: perpendicular lines, parallel lines, acute angles, right angles, obtuse angles, and more. Students will read, "The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom" and then identify shapes, lines, and angles they see in the patches.At the end, students will have an opportunity to create their
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3rd - 8th
Salvador Dali Dream Collage: Easy Hispanic Heritage Month Cut and Paste Craft.
Create easy collages in the likeness of Salvador Dali, one of the greatest Surrealist artists, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Lesson enables students to experiment with free form shapes, colors, balance, special relations and perspective. The handouts will inspire students to create their own dreamlike landscape paintings with the familiar images from Salvador Dali’s famous art. Includes 7 pages of images for student choice to cut out or draw from.This project can be used as a quick
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3rd - 9th
Musical Passports: Cuban Salsa {Google Slides}
Musical Passports: Cuban SalsaGet ready to set off on a thrilling musical journey with our "Musical Passports" lesson series! Unveil the mesmerizing rhythms, captivating melodies, and vibrant cultures of various musical traditions from around the globe. Tailored for students in grades 6 to 12, these dynamic lessons are available in digital Google Slides or clickable interactive PDFs.Features that Ignite Learning:Digital Delight: Dive into interactive Google Slides or clickable PDFs for an engagi
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Musical Passports: Cuban Salsa {BUNDLE PDF/Google Slides}
Musical Passports: Cuban Salsa {Interactive PDF}
Musical Passports: Cuban SalsaGet ready to set off on a thrilling musical journey with our "Musical Passports" lesson series! Unveil the mesmerizing rhythms, captivating melodies, and vibrant cultures of various musical traditions from around the globe. Tailored for students in grades 6 to 12, these dynamic lessons are available in digital Google Slides or clickable interactive PDFs.Features that Ignite Learning:Digital Delight: Dive into interactive Google Slides or clickable PDFs for an engagi
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Musical Passports: Cuban Salsa {BUNDLE PDF/Google Slides}
Valentine Color by Code: Area and Perimeter: Count Squares 4 in 1
This geometry area and perimeter finding bundle includes 4 individual products. Each set solve the problem by counting the unit squares. Grade 2-10. Use for Valentine Day, or any time of the year. Prep Free! Independent! Differentiated!Save $$$s when you buy in bundles! ======================================================If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:All Geometry ProductsAll Math ProductsAll Valentine ProductsAll Holiday ProductsAll Four Seas
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2nd - 10th
Christmas Color by Code: Surface Area and Volume Tree 2 in 1: Practice Formulas!
Geometry. Find the surface areas and volumes of cubes, rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, cylinders, cones, square pyramids, triangular pyramids, and spheres by using geometry formulas. 40 problems total, ranging from easy to hard. Each set has 1 blank student worksheet, 1 student worksheet with one sample answer, 1 teacher answer sheet in color, and 1 teacher answer sheet in ink. Use for Christmas, or any time of the year. Prep Free! Differentiated!Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!===
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3rd - 11th
Heart Art Valentine Day Pattern Activity
Hearts make great patterns, and kids love to make patterns! Download these 5 coloring sheets and use them for a math, art or cultural activities. Students can be challenged to make patterns with color families such as complimentary colors, analogous colors or high contrast colors. How ever you decide to use these, the students will love it!
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K - 8th
Similarity + Scale factor Project: Designing public space with Zillow
In this project, students will look at the top 10 "neediest" cities in America. They will use Zillow / Realtor.com to find an empty lot and then design a public space to the city council that will help alleviate one or more social / economic pressures in the community. Students are challenged to think about how spaces and public access to resources can help change a community. Generally, this project takes 1 week to complete.I have done this project a few times, always astounded by students' cre
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8th - 11th
Population Density Activity
I do this activity with my Geometry class during a unit of Volume as a fun and interesting research activity to show how population density (population/area) and density (mass/volume) are related. I use Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the United States in the activity, but it could be easily adapted to your home town and state. To pique their interest, I also show this video beforehand:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc4HxPxNrZ0We generally have some discussion after watching it to talk about what i
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7th - 12th
The Wizard of Tessellations: Drama That's "Out of This World"!
"The Wizard of Tessellations" is a play for 7th-12th graders that can be performed on stage, in the classroom, for summer theater, or as a radio play. The story is about a 16 year-old boy who uses a computer game he has designed to take him, along with his friends to a parallel universe. The history of tessellations and the creation and use of tessellations, made by students who are in the production, makes this a STEM category play. Includes a few instrumentals and dance. .. a really fun and ea
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7th - 10th
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MS-ETS1-4
Les structures et les formes 2D/3D autour du monde- structures and shapes math
Here is a booklet about 2D and 3D shapes of famous structures and buildings around the world. Students observe photos of famous landmarks around the word and practice looking for 2D and 3D shapes in the structures. The structures include:The Eiffel Tower- FranceL'arc de triomphe-FranceThe colosseum-ItalyPagoda-Hong KongThe Taj Mahal-IndiaThe Sydney Opera house- AustraliaThe Senso-ji Temple- TokyoThe Chichen Itza-Mexico*Please note that I own all copyrights to all photos included in this booklet
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K - 9th
Sangaku Geometry Project
This is a complete lesson plan for a Sangaku project that include a Power Point Presentation to introduce the topic and start some class activities, a problem set with answer key, and a rubric. This project that can be used on its own as an introduction to these eye catching, challenging problems. It can be also a part of a Global Mathematics or a History of Mathematics unit or course, or as a self-standing study.Sangaku problems, often written "san gaku," are geometric problems of the type fou
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6th - 12th
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Scottish Clans, tartans and Kilts
This is a slideshow resource providing some websites and sharing ideas. Learn more about Scottish clans, tartans and kilts from researching the websites.Then create/design your own by paper weaving, drawing lines or using squared paper.
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4th - 8th
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Natural Features of the World Bundle: Part 1
Geography Center: Famous Places Match – Natural Features Set 1 is a fun, matching activity designed to improve or reinforce knowledge of significant and notable landmarks on our planet. The natural features included in Set 1: The Perito Moreno Glacier (Argentina), Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia), Hokitika Gorge (New Zealand), Iguazú Falls (Brazil/Argentina), Northern Lights in Lapland (Finland), Eisriesenwelt Cave (Austria), Geiranger Fjord (Norway), The White Cliffs of
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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