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Polygons
In this polygons instructional activity, 10th graders identify and define both a polygon and a convex polygon and then, they apply two theorems that involve the interior and exterior angles of a convex polygon. First, they find the sum...
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Proving Lines Parallel
In this proving lines parallel learning exercise, 10th graders solve 10 different types of problems that prove that various lines are parallel to each other. First, they find the value of x so that line a is parallel to line b. Then,...
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Parallelograms
In this parallelograms worksheet, 10th graders identify and describe a quadrilateral, a diagonal, and a parallelogram in 7 different problems. First, they find the values of x, y, and z in each quadrilateral to prove that it is a...
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More Congruent Triangles
In this congruent triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 5 various types of geometry problems related to triangles. First, they draw and label triangles, indicating the additional pairs of corresponding parts that would have to be...
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Proving Triangles Congruent
In this proving triangles congruent worksheet, 10th graders solve 5 different problems that include proofs and proving congruence in triangles. First, they determine which postulate can be used to prove the triangles congruent and mark...
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Right Triangles
In this right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 various problems and figures related to right triangles. First they identify and describe the 3 theorems and 1 postulate stated that prove 2 right triangles congruent if one of them...
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Classifying Triangles
In this classifying triangles activity, 10th graders solve 9 various problems that classify triangles into categories. First, they refer to the figure shown of an isosceles triangle with two line parallel. Then, students name the sides,...
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Verifying Segment Relationships
In this verifying segment relationships worksheet, 10th graders solve two proofs by following the same format used in algebra. They complete each of two proofs by naming the property that justifies each statement given. Students also...
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Classifying Triangles
In this classifying triangles activity, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to the classification of triangles either by their angles or by their sides. First, they use a protractor and a ruler to draw triangles using the...
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Verifying Angle Relationships
In this angle relationships worksheet, 10th graders solve 8 various problems related to verifying angle relationships. First, they complete each statement if the measure of specific angles are equal to 43 and 56. Then, students write a...
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Congruent Shapes
In this math activity, students read about congruent shapes. Students also count the congruent parts in 9 different shapes.
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Geometry Worksheet
In this geometry worksheet, students match the appropriate formula or definition that goes with the vocabulary word that includes angles and shapes.
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Classifying Quadrilaterals
Fourth graders select the Quadrilateral Quest game, they find all quadrilaterals with the given properties. They are told that the word congruent in this game means equal. Students are given two to four properties of quadrilaterals. ...
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Friendship Quilt
Third graders name different kinds of shapes and then discuss what they know about them an what they would like to learn using a K-W-L chart whole group. They listen to the book, THE GREEDY TRIANGLE and then retell it to the class. They...
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Fractions and Halves
Fourth graders examine halves of a whole and discover through activities that they must be exactly equal in size. Working with Geoboards and Dot-Paper Squares, the class practices finding halves that are both congruent and incongruent.
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Rotation Symmetry
Students investigate the concept of symmetry by using various examples and performing independent practice with scaffolding provided by the teacher. They review reflection symmetry and cover the new rotation symmetry using manipuatives.
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Line Symmetry
Students investigate the concept of line symmetry and how to recognize it in different contexts. They record the number of symmetries when given problems to work on in class. They review the concept of congruence and how it relates to...
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Reflections
Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...
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Math: Symmetry and Similarity
Learners describe the differences between congruence and similarity. After explaining the motions that indicate congruency of two shapes, they complete worksheets to draw lines of symmetry and similar shapes. With straws and twist...
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Quilt Geometry
Seventh graders explore lines of symmetry, congruent polygons and patterns. They listen to "The Seasons Sewn," observe a PowerPoint presentation, and identify congruent polygons and visual patterns. Through an internet activity, 7th...
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Pondering Polygons
Seventh graders use block letter writing to help classify polygons. They use their own names which helps to keep them engaged during the lesson. Finally, 7th graders play a classification game naming different polygons.
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TRIANGULATEERS IN THE REAL WORLD
Students explore about triangles and the simple machines that are made from those triangles. They are able to identify the kinds of triangles in the machines, tell how the triangular shapes make the machines function, and build a simple...
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Snowflake Curve
Young scholars develop an appreciation for complex structures in nature. They observe patterns in nature in relationship to the Real World. Students use observation skills to assist in problem solving. They show comprehension of the...
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Triangles & Congruence, Proportions & Similarity, Right Triangle & Trigonometry
Students are introduced to the topic of congruence and proportions in Geometry. Using technology, they construct and validate the properties of various geometric figures and identify whether it is congruent or proportion to the objects...