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3rd grade 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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Grades:
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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Grades:
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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Grades:
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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Grades:
1st - 8th
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
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2nd - 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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Grades:
K - 5th
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
Legend of the Tangram
Powerpoint presentation retelling of the invention of the oldest puzzle on the planet, the Tangram. Includes printable puzzles and patterns for Chinese zodiac animals (appropriate for Chinese New Year) and forms of transportation. Key included for young or challenged students.
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1st - 4th
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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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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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Diwali Craft Activity – Make a Paper Basket
Celebrate Diwali / Deepavali / The Festival of Lights with this engaging craft activity.
This activity can be linked to maths when looking at ‘nets’.
1. Colour the pictures
2. Cut
3. Fold
4. Glue the tabs
5. Join together
6. Add the handle to the inside
Each square on the basket is approximately 6cm x 6cm. Total height with the handle is approximately 12 cm. Copy onto larger size paper if you are wanting a bigger basket.
INCLUDED:
♦ 1 template
♦ Construction instructions
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Guam Chamorro Shapes Learning Packet - Bilingual Educational Worksheets
Explore the fascinating Chamorro language of Guam while learning shapes with our comprehensive 15-page worksheet packet! Tailored for elementary students, this bilingual resource includes worksheets for matching English names of shapes to their Chamorro translations and vice versa. It also features creative activities where students match pictures of shapes to Chamorro names and engage in tracing and playdough exercises. This packet is perfect for cultural studies, language learning, and enhanci
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Discover Guam Bundle: Numbers, Shapes, and Coloring Fun!
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
African-Centered Learning: Basic Geometry Skill Builder Workbook Download
This African-Centered, Culturally Affirming Workbook is an excellent resource for any educator or homeschool parent. It is suited for grades 2-5, and focuses on basic geometry skills, helping to build a strong foundation for future math concepts. This workbook is different than other resources because it is specifically designed to be empowering. Additionally, the activities are designed to be educational and engaging, so children can learn without feeling overwhelmed. This workbook is a great w
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2nd - 5th
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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Grades:
2nd - 10th
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
Mother's Day Math: Make a Number Flower for Her!
This is a cool activity where your students practice their ruler skills, as well as composites of 10, and end up with a mathematical flower card which they can sign and give to their moms to hang on the refrigerator!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Dr. Martin Luther King / Craft Project
Carry Dr. King to the bus! Have him orate at your desk. He inspires.
All you need is Cardstock, Crayons, Scissors and Glue (and 15 minutes) for this E.Z.P.Z. Buildable Mini-Project.
Each "Net" (the shape you get when you unfold a 3D object) is culturally relevant, and comes with interesting facts to read, consider, and share.
Little fingers take a couple tries but after that we have found that this is an independent mini-project the class enjoys doing on their own, while we meet one on one
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Tongan Language Week Bundle - Reading, Maths, Art and Writing
This is a bundle based around the Tongan text “Ngatu: Keeping the Tradition Alive” from School Journal, level 2, June 2018.ReadingThis resource includes a digital version of the text including comprehension questions (literal and inferential) on each page.MathsThe maths section of this bundle is based around geometry and transformations. It teaches reflection, rotation and translation and looks at traditional patterns and how they've been made. The students get the chance to create their own nga
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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