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Geometry in the Middle Grades

Link: http://illuminations.nctm.org/lessonplans/6-8/geomiddlegrades/index.html

Geometry Geometry in the Middle Grades In this lesson from Illuminations, students develop informal geometry and spatial thinking. They are given opportunities to create plans, build models, draw, sort, classify, and engage in geometric and mathematical creativity through problem solving.Informal geometry and spatial thinking are vital aspects of the mathematics curriculum for the middle grades. Modeling, mapping, and engaging in activities and spatial experiences organized around physical models can help students discover, visualize, and represent concepts and properties of geometric figures in the physical world.

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