Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using a Ruler and Drafting Triangle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Students learn how to construct parallel and perpendicular lines. The resource consists of video demonstrations.
Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Parallel Lines & Transversals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The geometry resource explores parallel lines and transversals. Descriptions, examples, and practice exercises are included.
Handout
Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Parallel Lines and Similar and Congruent Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site defines parallel lines, parallel lines cut by a transverse, and congruent triangles. It also contains links for related terms.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Parallel Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A definition for parallel lines in two-dimensional and three-dimensional Euclidean space. The site also gives reference to skew lines and explains the difference between skew and parallel lines in three-dimensional space.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to parallel and perpendicular lines then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Handout
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson explains what are parallel and perpendicular lines and includes varied exercises and a video that shows how to draw a perpendicular line and a rectangle using a protractor or a triangular ruler.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Math to Build On: Crossing & Parallel Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A definition of parallel lines that draws a comparison to planes and provides drawings for examples.