Plane Geometry
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
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Building a Fence In this Cyberchase video segment, Harry must build a rectangular fence in his grandmother's backyard using fencing of various sizes. |
3-6 |
Video |
Calculating Rectangular AreaIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad measures Judge Trudy's land claim by using tarps, fence posts and a grid made with rope. |
3-6 |
Video |
Comparing Regular and Irregular AreasThe CyberSquad proves that the area of Hacker's land is equal to the area of Judge Trudy's land in this video segment from Cyberchase. |
3-6 |
Video |
Crack Hacker's SafeIn this Cyberchase interactive, select the color, number, and shape of the next term in the pattern. |
3-5 |
Interactive |
Directions to Hen RockThe CyberSquad has to deal with angles and distances to locate a treasure chest in this video segment from Cyberchase. |
3-6 |
Video |
Finding the Circle's CenterIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must find the exact center of a circle in order to save Motherboard. |
3-6 |
Video |
Finding the IntersectionIn this Cyberchase video, Inez and Digit identify the location of the transformatron using their knowledge of parallel and intersecting lines. |
4-8 |
Video |
Graphing in Quadrant 1 in the Coordinate PlaneStudents are introduced to graphing on the coordinate plane, in the first quadrant, using (x, y) coordinates. |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
HexagonsIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad tessellates hexagons to finish crossing the lava river. |
3-5 |
Video |
Introduction to Angle MeasureStudents are introduced to angles, learn their definitions, how to name them, and the idea of measuring angles. They also learn the number of degrees in a circle, a half-circle and a quarter circle. |
3-6 |
Lesson Plan |
Investigating Tessellations Filling 2-D SpaceStudents explore tessellating, the arrangement of shapes that can fill a plane with no overlaps or gaps. |
2-5 |
Lesson Plan |
Measuring AreaStudents calculate the areas of polygonal figures. They use hash marks to create square units and to count the units, including half-units. |
3-6 |
Lesson Plan |
Measuring Different Lanes on the TrackIn this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca competes in her first track meet, but doubts the fairness of starting further back in the inside track lane for a 200 meter race. |
4-8 |
Video |
Measuring for an Exact FitIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must figure out how to construct rectangular lids to fit precisely on two different boxes. |
3-6 |
Video |
Perimeter and Area TogetherStudents recognize that rectangles can have the same perimeters but different areas. They are asked to calculate the perimeters and areas of different rectangles and understand the concept of maximum area. |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
Plotting Pairs of Coordinate Points in All Four Quadrants to Construct LinesStudents learn about and practice graphing, plotting points, drawing line segments, and finding the coordinates of points of intersection. |
5-8 |
Lesson Plan |
Predicting the Angle of a Bouncing Ball In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad is trapped in an icy cave. In order to escape, they must use the principles of a bouncing ball to transport a key from one side of the icy cave to the other. |
3-6 |
Video |
Properties of CirclesStudents practice circle geometry by learning to draw a perfect circle using a radius and finding the center of a circle by folding it into quarters. |
3-5 |
Lesson Plan |
Relating to Metric MeasurementStudents become more familiar and proficient at metric unit measurement by examining measurement and predictions concerning indoor tracks (200 m) and outdoor tracks (400 m). |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
Skate-Off: Final Round, Inez vs. RimmIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad learns what happens to the area of a rectangle when the shape enclosed by the perimeter changes. |
4-8 |
Video |
Skate-Off: Round OneIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad learns what happens to the area of a rectangle when the shape enclosed by the perimeter changes. |
4-8 |
Video |
SkateboardingIn this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca gets injured while skateboarding, so her friend brings her a device to use to reach objects while she's recovering in bed. |
4-7 |
Video |
SquaresThe CyberSquad builds a raft out of squares in order to cross a river in this Cyberchase video segment. |
3-5 |
Video |
TangramsIn this Cyberchase interactive game, use tangram puzzle pieces to create a variety of shapes. |
3-6 |
Interactive |
TrianglesIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad finds that by arranging triangle tiles they are able to create a path that will allow them to cross a river of hot lava. |
3-5 |
Video |
Tricking HackerIn this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must reclaim the Totally Rad Ring by measuring its radius to create a perfect duplicate. |
3-6 |
Video |
Two Points Determine a LineIn this video segment from Cyberchase, Digit must make a straight line between the two points and then follow the path created. |
4-8 |
Video |
Two Sightings, Different InformationJackie and Matt are looking at the same object along two different lines, in this video segment from Cyberchase. |
4-8 |
Video |
Using a Coordinate GridIn this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must locate each other using a map’s grid to construct a coordinate system using letters and numbers. |
4-8 |
Video |
Varieties of QuadrilateralsStudents learn to classify quadrilaterals, including trapezoids, with a focus on different types of parallelograms. They learn the relationships among rectangles, squares, and rhombuses as different types of parallelograms. |
4-7 |
Lesson Plan |
Wallpaper and TessellationsStudents practice making tessellations from regular and irregular objects as well as become acquainted with the concept of congruence. |
2-5 |
Lesson Plan |
Wallpaper Tessellations In this video segment from Cyberchase, Harry uses tessellations to wallpaper his apartment. |
3-6 |
Video |
What's a 360?In this Cyberchase video segment, Harry tries to snowboard and learns how to measure and identify many common angles. |
3-6 |
Video |
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