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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Inequalities

For Students 10th
In this inequalities instructional activity, 10th graders solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they find the area of an inscribed square in a circle shown. Then, students find the total area of the inscribed polygon...
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Tangram Puzzles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the origin of tangram. In this algebra lesson, students form different shapes and figures using tangram. They solve for the area of different shapes without using any geometric formulas, but the idea of tangram...
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Geometry Exploration Basic Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders solve for missing sides on a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. For this geometry lesson, 10th graders are introduced to basic trigonometry functions as they solve problems of right triangles. They discuss the...
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students relate Pi to a circle. In this circles lesson, students identify the different properties of two dimensional objects. They relate Pi to the circumference, diameter and area of a circle .
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Basic Theorems and Proofs

For Students 11th
In this pre-calculus worksheet, 11th graders recall the three forms of the law of cosines and used it to solve problems involving triangles. They also write out the laws of sines and use those to solve problems with angles. There are 15...
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Circles and Cylinders

For Students 10th
In this circles and cylinders worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they collect data for a radius and circumference for several different circles and calculate the quantity. Then, students find...
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Integrate Algebra Regents Exam Bimodal Questions Worksheet #1

For Students 9th - 10th
 In this Integrated Algebra worksheet, students solve problems that reflect the topics covered during the course of work.  The answer key identifies each question by standard and topic.  The twenty-four page worksheet...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry instructional activity,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean...
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Geometry Review Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars conduct a review that is done right before having a geometry quiz. They cover major topics that are part of the assessment. They use review cards as notes to pass to one another to reinforce the concepts before putting...
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...
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Geometry Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore basic geometric definitions involving angles, area, and circumference. To reinforce basic geometric concepts, they play a "lightning Flash" card game. Students discuss chores or jobs that require the use of...
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Dream Bedroom Floor Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars build and apply concepts of geometry. In this geometry lesson, students create a building using proportions and scale drawings. They use Cabri technology to create a virtual drawing first.
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Play Dough Day

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders build a model of the following figures with the base from column I and the cross-section from column II. Draw the base with labeled axes on the graph paper and construct the figure on top of the base with the play dough...
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Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students solve word problems using sine and cosine. They identify where it is appropriate to laws of sine and cosine and where to use the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using proper tools worksheet, learners answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems I

For Students 5th - 7th
In this tools for problem solving learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "post test." Answer link provided.
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The Baby Gate Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students expand a six-panel play yard by two-panels  Students determine the width of each panel and the area of the expansion. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the...
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Geometry Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify the pattern in a problem. In this geometry instructional activity, students make predictions, collect and analyze data. They apply the idea of scales and measurements to the real world.
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Shoelace Algorithm

For Students Higher Ed
In this shoelace algorithm learning exercise, students determine the area of a triangle when given the coordinates of the vertices. They determine the area of a quadrilateral. Students find the average of the x and y coordinates.
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This Building is Tall

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the perimeter of shapes. In this geometry lesson, students relate properties of polygons to the real world. They find length, midpoint and slope.
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Why We Study Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners investigate the different properties of trigonometry. In this precalculus lesson, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
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Cut It Out

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders derive an original formula for calculating the area of an irregular figure.
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Hexagoning the Circle

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore similarity to see that the area of a circle should be a constant times the square of its radius. Students create a hexagon. Students share their designs with the class.