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The Triangles Problem

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders explain how two triangles can have 5 parts of the other triangle and still not be congruent. This is a word problem with an answer key.
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Using Technology To Teach Parallel Lines With Transversals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationships between angles formed by two lines cut by a transversal when lines are and are not parallel. They define key vocabulary terms, then using a camera take pictures at their school of parallel lines with...
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Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your class will use a TI calculator to drag vertices of rectangles and triangles to observe what happens to ratios of pairs of sides within each figure. They will apply the definition of similarity to identify similar shapes. The...
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Describe and Classify 2-D Shapes

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this 2-D shapes activity, students match a set of descriptions to shapes given. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Is this enough to show the two triangles are congruent? Small groups work through different combinations of constructing triangles from congruent parts to determine which combinations create only congruent triangles. Participants use the...
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Congruent Triangles

For Students 10th
In this congruent triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 16 different types of problems. First, they name the corresponding parts of the congruent triangles shown and draw a picture. Then, students list the five ways to...
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Congruent Trianges - Is This Enough Information?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine whether two triangles are congruent and provide an explanation to why they are not. They apply concepts of measurement of angles and collect evidence of congruent angles in the world.
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Fencing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students practice fencing skills. In this physical education activity, students develop fencing skills. Students watch a movie clip that shows fencing and then they begin their lessons. Students discover the rules and proper positioning...
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Proportional Similarities

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students model the geometric relationship with graphing. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between parallel, perpendicular, similar and congruent shapes. They use properties of polygons to differentiate their shapes...
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore congruent triangles.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the conditions necessary to prove two triangles are congruent by SSS, ASA, AAS, or SAS. 
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Exploring the Hinge Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the application of Hinge Theorem. For this geometry lesson, students write inequalities, given two sides of a triangle. They solve problems with triangular inequalities using the proper theorem.
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An Introductions to Congruent Polygons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent polygons. For this geometry lesson, students define the theorems and reasons for polygons similarity and congruence. They are given pictures and patterns to differentiate and identify.
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Tennis Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to measure...
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review...
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Why can't We Use SSA to Prove Triangles Congruent?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate triangles and congruences. In this geometry instructional activity, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
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Dilation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identidy and define various geometry terms, Students create exact replicas of a shape that is either smaller or larger than the original shape. Students prove that their entire shapes are larger or smaller in the same...
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Congruence in Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry activity, students identify and label triangles as being congruent or not. They use the SSS, ASA or SAS as their description. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
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Polynominoes

For Students 10th
In this polynominoes worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 different problems relating to various types of polynominoes, such as triominoes and tetrominoes. First, they determine how many different types of triominoes they can locate and draw...
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Fractals

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractal lesson plan, students use applets to explore Koch's Snowflake, Sierpinski's Triangle, and other fractals. Students develop these concepts through exploration and teacher guided...
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Multicultural Holidays

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation lesson plan, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This lesson plan encourages the use of an...
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Simply Similar at Sea: Simple Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders answer a variety of problems based on similar triangle and learn about the rule of thumb. They will test the rule of thumb by estimating the distance to an object in the classroom.
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Polygons All Around Us!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. For this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different geometric shapes in...
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THE MEAN INDEX CARD

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students cut an index card to create three similar right triangles and explore the congruencies and proportions that exist. They investigate the properties of lines and concepts of congruency, similarity, tangency and symmetry of...