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Middle school geometry cultural activity pdfs
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
"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
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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Grades:
8th - 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.
Grades:
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
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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
Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Grades:
4th - 7th
Taj Mahal - Puzzle
This is a beautiful 50 piece puzzle representing one of the most well-known structures in the world – the Taj Mahal. Students love working together to build something ‘real’ especially once they have learned a little bit about the building and its story. The puzzle is simple. Students can easily figure out where to place each piece. However, 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
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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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Grades:
8th - 12th
Common Core: Symmetry, Math, Culture and Art. Indian Kolam
Every summer I venture off to some distant land. In 2009, I spent the summer volunteering in an orphanage in a small little village in Tamil Nadu, India. This resource was created shortly after my trip and has been used in my classroom ever since.
This cross-curricular project combines geometry, art, and culture. Kids learn all about an Indian art called kolam. After learning about kolam, students create their own. This student created art gives kids an in-depth look at symmetry.
This packet
Grades:
4th - 7th
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Musical Passports: Cuban Salsa {BUNDLE PDF/Google Slides}
New Zealand Pattern Art
Fun pattern art with images of New Zealand / Aotearoa.A great activity for the beginning of the year, especially if you are doing individual testing and require your students to be working independently.Select a templateAdd patterns (shape and line patterns) (possible link to maths)ColourCut outDisplay (in groups or all together)INCLUDED:Teacher notes30 different templatesMade on A4 size paper. Students will need to tilt their page 45 degrees to the right to have a diamond shape in front of t
Grades:
3rd - 6th
SHAPE HUNT | EXPLORE SHAPES IN THE CLASSROOM AND OUTSIDE
SHAPES INCLUDED:- Circle- Square- Rectangle- Triangle- Pentagon- HexagonHave students each cut out their own shapes for their magnifying glasses (or have this prepped before hand if students are too young to cut them out). You can start off with one shape, a few shapes and continue with the other shapes with another day – or feel free to use them all at once. It depends on your students’ age groups.Students will have a task to find 9 items in the room that are also shaped like the magnifying gla
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PreK - 6th
Easter Math Activities Fractions Geometry Graphing!
Need a fun way to review math skills while also celebrating the Easter holiday? This is a great review activity for independent work or cooperative groups. It is a set of 4 activities using Easter egg cutouts and jelly beans. Minimal preparation- copying the instructions and materials. Then students will complete their own review of symmetry, transformations, bar graphs, and equivalent fractions.Then hang up the finished products and enjoy!*****************************************************
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4th - 7th
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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
Greetings From India
American East Indian population in the United States is not only increasing at a rapid rate, but interest in Eastern Asian cultures is also increasing among large groups of Americans.
This lesson is a unique way to teach basic mathematical measurement and geometry and symmetry while also learning about another culture and teaching social studies.
I had wonderful results while teaching this to various groups of 3-5th graders.
We start with a little cultural awareness and interactive langua
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3rd - 6th
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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Grades:
K - 9th
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[ HONDURAS ] Hojas de trabajo en PDF en ESPAÑOL
En esta hoja de trabajo podrán responder a un montón de datos nuevos sobre Honduras.Hay preguntas sobre la geografía del país. También, sobre los cuerpos de agua y las montañas más importantes. Otro datos importantes que vamos a compartir son las ciudades importantes de Honduras como la capital Tegucigalpa entre otras. Repasaremos un poco la historia y sus tradiciones. Esperemos que la hoja de trabajo les sea muy util para repasar lo aprendido.Recuerden que en nuestro canal de Youtube pueden enc
Grades:
K - 7th
Also included in: LOS PAÍSES DEL MUNDO PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL [ HOJAS DE TRABAJO EN PDF ]
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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Fibanacci Spiral Drawing Directions
This activity has students draw a Fibanacci spiral using ruler, protractor and compass. Specific directions are given for creating the spiral in a variety of sizes. Included is information about the golden mean and how it applies to the human body. Students are encouraged to research more on the topics of Fibanacci numbers in nature and the use of the golden mean in design.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Creating Personalized Mandalas
Engaging art assignment in which students design and create a personalized mandala based on a culture of their choosing. The project allows the teacher to cover key aspects of the Elements and Principles of Design (e.g., balance, repetition, variety, shape, colour) in the Visual Arts curriculum. It is also very possible to integrate with the Mathematics curriculum. Mandalas lend themselves to rich discussions of radial balance, circle geometry, reflective and rotational symmetry, as well as prov
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Grades:
5th - 8th
BUNDLE: Transformations Christmas and Hanukkah
This is a bundle of my Transformations Christmas and Transformations Hanukkah activities. Individually, they are $3. Together, they are $5.
Students will plot half of a Christmas Tree and reflect it over the y-axis. They also have the freedom to create ornaments and transform them as desired. They will also create and reflect presents.
Students will plot half of a Menorah and reflect it over the x-axis. They also have the freedom to place gelt and transform it as desired. They will also create
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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