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Elementary 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
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
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
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
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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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
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
"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
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
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
Count to 10 2D Shapes Colors Dia de los Muertos BUNDLE
Do you need to build student number sense and prepare children for composing and decomposing numbers? What about colors and 2D shapes? This colorful Dia de los Muertos Bundle of math cards are quick and easy games to use for teaching and reinforcing counting to 10, learning new colors, and recogizing and naming 2D shapes. These are all print, cut & play! Grab yours today!Buying this bundle saves you 25% off the individual price of each resource,Please take look at the individual resource PRE
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
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
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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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
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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
Tangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing 1 - ‘If I were a fox fairy, I'd change into . . . because . . .’This set of worksheets goes along with Grandfather Tang’s Story. The set contains a lesson plan, cut and paste worksheets, puzzle pieces and 4 pages with 40 different tangram animals (silhouette & solution). Objective:- Students will be able to compose their own 2-dimentional tangram animal using all 7 tans.- Students can describe their animals best quality / feature and how it spends the day.Activity descriptio
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3rd - 4th
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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
Shape Posters with Attributes in Spanish
These bright and fun posters will keep your students attention while learning the names of shapes and their attributes in Spanish. Each posters has a picture of the shape, the name, and the attributes.
The shapes that are included:
Triangle
Square
Rectangle
Rhombus
Trapezoid
Hexagon
Pentagon
Octagon
Circle
Oval
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PreK - 2nd
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