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Mathematics — Grade 6

Goal 3: Geometry -The learner will understand and use properties and relationships of geometric figures in the coordinate plane.

Objective 3.01. Identify and describe the intersection of figures in a plane.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Looking at things from different angles
This lesson will introduce students to angles using a resource of Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. Permission has been granted for the use of the materials as part of the workshop "Interactivate Your Bored Math Students."
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
By Beth Jorgensen.
Coordinate plane artwork
For this lesson students will go to the computer lab and use the General Coordinate Game applet created by the Shodor Foundation to obtain a more specific understanding of the coordinate plane, its parts, and how it can be used to graph points. Afterward, the students will practice using the coordinate plane by drawing a picture on a coordinate plane and then writing out directions (using coordinates) for that picture to be replicated exactly by another student, who will not see the picture but will follow the directions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Mathematics)
By Erin Foerster.

Resources on the web

The plus sign and triangle
In this lesson, students explore the concepts of identity, inverse, commutativity, and associativity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Line 'em up
In this Illuminations lesson, students learn to plot a point (given its coordinates) and to state the coordinates of a given point using a graphing program for a Texas Instruments graphing calculator. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
How many triangles can you construct?
Students identify patterns in a geometrical figure (based on triangles) and build a foundation for the understanding of fractals. Illuminations provides activity sheets and detailed instructions for completing the lesson. Students will: ... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–6 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Finding satisfactory solutions
The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to explore the creative aspects of problem solving and practice creative problem solving strategies in the context of a story problem. In this activity, students decide where to locate ice cream stands in a... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Counting embedded figures
In this lesson from Illuminations, students look for patterns within a given figure. After looking at the figure, students count embedded squares, rectangles, or triangles, attempt to form generalizations, and sharpen their algebraic thinking skills. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations