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Unit Circle Triangle

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the different ratios of a right triangle. For this geometry lesson, students apply the concept of the Pythagorean theorem as they identify the different angles and parts of a Unit Circle. They find the ratios of sine,...
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EngageNY

Arc Length and Areas of Sectors

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
How do you find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles? Young mathematicians investigate the relationship between the radius, central angle, and length of intercepted arc. They then learn how to determine the area of sectors of...
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EngageNY

Thales’ Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Isn't paper pushing supposed to be boring? Learners attempt a paper-pushing puzzle to develop ideas about angles inscribed on a diameter of a circle. Learners then formalize Thales' theorem and use geometric properties to develop a proof...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Arcs and Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Noah didn't construct this kind of arc. High school scholars first explore how angles can be formed in circles. They then learn relationships between angles and arcs by conducting an exploratory activity where they position and draw arcs...
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EngageNY

Construct an Equilateral Triangle (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Drawing circles isn't the only thing compasses are good for. In this first installment of a 36-part series, high schoolers learn how to draw equilateral triangles by investigating real-world situations, such as finding the location of a...
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EngageNY

Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Facilitate creativity in your math class as individuals learn the definition of a geometric reflection and correctly construct a model, as well as its reflected image. They use a perpendicular bisector and circles to elaborate on...
Unit Plan
PBS

Accessible Shapes

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
All the 2-D and 3-D measurement work you need is in one location. Divided into three sections, the geometry lesson plans consist of visualization of three dimensions, classifying geometric figures, and finding surface area and volume....
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EngageNY

Examples of Dilations

For Teachers 8th Standards
Does it matter how many points to dilate? The resource presents problems of dilating curved figures. Class members find out that not only do they need to dilate several points but the points need to be distributed about the entire curve...
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Effects of Changing Dimensions Proportionally

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students describe the effect of a proportional change on the perimeter or circumference and area of the given circles or quadrilaterals.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are...
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Secants, Tangents and Arcs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify chords and angles. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length of the chords inside and outside of-the circle. They differentiate between tangent and secant lines.
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Arc Length Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the length of the arc of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length of an arc and find the measure of the central angle given the length of the arc. They convert between linear and angular speed. They...
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Arc and Angles Formed by Secants and Tangents

For Students 9th - 11th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems by finding the line of tangency and measure of the arcs and angles form by a secant line. There are 9 questions.
Interactive
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Arcs and Angles Formed by a Tangent and a Chord

For Students 10th
In this math worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving a tangent line intersection the arc and forming various angles. There are 6 problems to be solved.
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"Sir Cumference and the First Round Table" by Cindy Neuschwander

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study geometric terms related to circles and solve the problem posed in the book.
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Miami Metrozoo & Mathematics

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use Algebra and Geometry to solve a real life problem at the Zoo.
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Angles in Standard Positions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify positive and negative angles using the Unit Circle. In this pre-calculus activity, students identify the different angles on a unit circle using the coordinate plane and the four different quadrants as a guide. They...
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Euclidean Proofs involving Triangles and Circles (Congruency Proofs)

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders focus on Euclidean proofs involving triangles and circles.  The eight page worksheet contains eight proofs.  Solutions are not provided. 
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The Circumference and Diameter of a Circle

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the finding of the diameter of a circle in order to extend the practice towards finding the circumference. They differentiate between the distance measured across a circle from that of around the perimeter.
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Geometry, Pi, and Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
By working together, pairs of learners will complete a Pi webquest. Using the internet, they examine the ways people in the Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Babylonia and Greece used Pi. To end the lesson, they review the concepts of...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Hopewell Geometry

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Right triangles from 2,000 years ago? Learners investigate different right triangles found in the earthworks of the Hopewell people, a Native American culture that populated the United States from 200BC to AD 500. Learners apply concepts...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Sums of Mixed Numbers: Split the Addition

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Five questions challenge scholars to add mixed numbers. A tool creates a visual model that separates whole numbers from fractions parts. Problem types include fill in the blank, true or false, and discussion.  
Worksheet
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Shapes: Art or Geometry

For Students 4th - 6th
Budding artists or mathematicians read about,and then draw, two very different shapes. Geometric and organic 2-D shapes are defined. Learners use the definitions to draw examples of each.
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Exploring Polygons and The Greedy Triangle

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Excellent lesson plan! Anne Linehane's geometry story, The Greedy Triangle, offers an opportunity to practice forming various types of polygons with your learners. Using elastic bands (or Chinese jump ropes),...

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