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Area Puzzles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area puzzle worksheet, students the area in square units of 3 triangles, then use those areas and line segments to find find the area of a different set of figures. 
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Lesson Plan
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Exploring Areas of Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve for the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify and differentiate between regular and irregular polygons. They use properties of irregular polygons to solve problems.
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Lesson Plan
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Triangles with Collinear Circumcenters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the circumcenter of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students construct a perpendicular bisector using a straight edge and a compass. They differentiate between triangles and collinear points.
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Law of Sines and Cosines

For Students 10th - 12th
In this sine and cosine worksheet, learners solve given triangles using the law of sines and cosines. They determine the area of triangles. This three-page worksheet contains 12 multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
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Isosceles Triangle Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners solve problems with isosceles triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify and use the properties of triangles to solve their problems. They find the median, altitude, and angles to the triangles.
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 5: Modeling with Geometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts to finding...
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Assessment
Balanced Assessment

Walkway

For Students 6th - 8th
Evaluate different aspects of geometry with one task. An assessment activity prompts learners to determine the area of a pathway in the shape of a parallelogram. The Pythagorean Theorem and area formulas for various polygons provide the...
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Cord Online

Pyramids and Cones

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Young mathematicians find the surface area and volume of a square pyramid and a cone. In what looks like a typical activity out of a textbook, you'll find an activity where learners find an unknown measurement of a pyramid or cone,...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Hexagonal Pattern of Beehives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young geometers and biologists investigate the math of nature in an activity that is just the bee's knees. Participants will study the tessellations of hexagons in a beehive, along with the natural rationale behind the specific shape....
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Pizza Crusts

For Teachers 6th Standards
Enough stuffed crust to go around. Pupils calculate the area and perimeter of a variety of pizza shapes, including rectangular and circular. Individuals design rectangular pizzas with a given area to maximize the amount of crust and do...
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Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Discovering the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th Standards
Young mathematicians join the ancient order of the Pythagoreans by completing an assessment task that asks them to find the area of tilted squares on dot paper. They then look at patterns in the squares to develop the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Area of Triangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of 4 triangles, writing answers in rectangles beneath each triangle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Bermuda Triangle: Map Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Bermuda triangle learning exercise, learners complete a set of 4 questions using a given map of the Bermuda triangle. Answers are included on page 2.
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Areas of Triangles and Trapezoids

For Students 6th
In this geometry worksheet, 6th graders calculate the area of triangles and trapezoids using the given formulas. They use the formulas to find measurements of lines that are part of the triangles and trapezoids.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Area and Perimeter of Triangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area/perimeter worksheet, students find perimeter and area of 6 given triangles. An answer key is included on page 2.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Twenty-Five Measures of the Angles of a Triangle Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this triangle worksheet, young scholars calculate the measures of the angles or the sums of the measures of the angles in twenty-five triangle problems and hands-on activities.  The solutions are provided.
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Perimeter and Area of Triangles [C]

For Students 5th - 6th
In this triangle worksheet, students find the perimeter and area for a set of 4 triangles. Answers and a link to additional worksheets are included.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Perimeter and Area of Triangles [D]

For Students 5th - 6th
In this triangle worksheet, students find the perimeter and area for a set of 4 triangles. Answers and a link to additional worksheets are included.
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Worksheet
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Perimeter and Area of Triangles [E]

For Students 5th - 6th
In this triangle worksheet, students find the perimeter and area for a set of 4 triangles. Answers and a link to additional worksheets are included.
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Lesson Plan
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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 lesson plan, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
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Worksheet
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area and perimeter activity, students find each for 6 given shapes. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Areas of Polygons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the are of regular polygons. In this geometry activity, students create polygons on the computer and move it around to create different shapes. They explore the area of different polygons and how they inter-relate.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area of irregular Polygons: Historical Motivator - Lewis and Clark Adventure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders find the area of irregular polygons. For this lesson on calculating area, 7th graders use the adventures of Lewis and Clark as motivation to learn how to calculate the area of irregular polygons.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 10th
In this Pythagorean Theorem learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 19 various types of problems. First, they draw the square shown and divide its sections as shown. Then, students cut out the 6 parts of the square and...