Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Basic Trigonometric Identities from Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Have young mathematicians create new identities! They explore the even/odd, cofunction, and periodicity identities through an analysis of tables and graph. Next, learners discover the relationships while strengthening their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Delta-Epsilon Definition of the Limit

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a Hexaflexagon using a formula. In this calculus lesson, students apply the definition of delta epsilon as it relates to limit to create a shape using creases. They relate the same rule to triangles and investigate angles.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Aurora Borealis

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Aurora Borealis worksheet, students read about how early scientists used triangulation to measure the height of the Aurora Borealis. Students solve 3 problems using triangulation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Seeing Solar Storms in STEREO-II

For Students 11th - 12th
In this solar storms worksheet, students use a diagram given the location of two STEREO spacecraft satellites, a coronal mass ejection, the sun and the Earth to solve 2 problems about the coronal mass ejection. Students use segments,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate angles converting them from radians to degrees. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students work with angles and the six different trig ratios. They graph the functions representing each trig functions and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems with quadrilaterals. They calculate the sum of the angles, find missing angles and identify properties of quadrilaterals. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applications of Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply the properties of a right triangle. In this triangle instructional activity, students describe and compare radians to degrees. They solve problems using the properties and ratios of a right triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arc Length Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the length of the arc of a circle. For 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometric Ratios

For Students 10th - 12th
For this trigonometric ratios worksheet, students determine the value of trigonometric ratios.  They find the area of triangles, determine the length of one side, and compute the degrees in an angle.  This five-page worksheet...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Slope of Land in Your Community

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners participate in finding the slope of a sand pile and then other materials. In this geology lesson, students describe what happens to the piles of materials when they are poured through a funnel. Learners measure the slope using a...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Construction Regular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the process necessary to construct regular polygons. They explore the degree measures of the angles in a regular polygon. Using this information and technology in the form of Cabri Jr., your pupils will construct...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Investigation Projectile Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science activity, students take part in an experiment that examines the motion of a projectile and measures things like velocity or direction.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Phenomenological Pizza

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore measurement in terms of pizza toppings. In this math lesson plan, students draw a circle using string and a ruler, determine areas of different size circles, find how many two topping pizzas can be made using 14...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watch Out for Landslides

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment.  In this landslides lesson plan, students learn about landslides and discuss how they could minimize the risk of landslides.  Students complete an experiment to see if changing the slope of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Building Blocks of Geometry

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, students answer questions about midpoints, distance, lines and segments. They are given different shapes and asked to calculate the angles, and sides of polygons.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Seven Circles III

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
A basic set-up leads to a surprisingly complex analysis in this variation on the question of surrounding a central circle with a ring of touching circles. Useful for putting trigonometric functions in a physical context, as well as...
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6

For Students 6th Standards
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Drawing Quadrilaterals

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, learners draw quadrilaterals and also find the sums of the inner angles for each. They practice drawing rhombuses as unique quadrilaterals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students find the different ratios of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing sides and angles on a right triangle. They use a robot to create a right triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Radians, Arc Length, and the Area of a Sector

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level geometry worksheet, students convert between degrees and radians.  Students determine arc length and solve problems involving the area of a sector.  The four page worksheet contains seventy-four...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Types of Triangles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the required functions of the Geometer's Sketchpad. Using the computer software, they construct similar triangles and identify them by angles and sides. Students classify triangles. Afterward, they complete problems...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reflection Experiments

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate with light rays. In this light lesson, 7th graders determine the angle of reflection using simple materials. They continue the investigation by exploring the theory that light which is not reflected or...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring The Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their geometry and trigonometry skills to determine the distance between their school and another school.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Look at It from the Right Angle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how geometry can be used in the field of fitness and physical performance. They view a video that demonstrates how doctors and therapists mention geometry as they treat sports-related injuries.