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Investigating Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils investigate and solve Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They graph right triangles and move the sides around to create different angles.
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Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of a parallelogram. In this geometry lesson, students perform translation using a coordinate plane and coordinate pairs. They perform translation on other polygons.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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Slope

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
What does slope have to do with lines? Pupils work with lines and determine the slope of the lines informally and with the slope formula. Groups use their knowledge to calculate the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. They also...
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Race The Rapper: Slopes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the slope of the equation In this algebra lesson, students graph coordinate pairs of linear equations and identify the relationship between x and y values and slope.  They differentiate between functions and...
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Architecture And Math

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the ties that architecture and math have in common. They focus on works of architecture in the world that is considered of great significance. Students use the internet to find building images from around the world....
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Transformations-Translations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students perform transformations and translation on a coordinate plane. In this geometry activity, students move shapes around on a graph identifying translation, image, and transformation. This activity has an interactive part online...
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Where am I Located

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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Equations of Circles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students will define circle and radius. In this radius lesson,  students are given a circumference, they will write an equation and sketch the circle. Students will match graphs of circles to their equations.   
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The Treasure Map

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.
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Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate image and pre-image. In this geometry lesson, students identify the reflection and rotation of different shape on a coordinate plane. They identify similarities and differences of image and pre-image of a reflection.
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Transformations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students draw on graph paper. For this geometry lesson, students review types of triangles and quadrilaterals. Students investigate geometric transformations, including translation, rotation and reflection. Students practice each...
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The Swinging Pendulum

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students observe a pendulum and graph their observation. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the TI calcualtor to graph the motion the pendulum makes. They analyze the graph and make predictions.
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Translations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students perform translations on different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students create figures that will be used as an assessment to represent transformation. They perform hands on creation and relate it to the real world.
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Quadrilateral Bunny

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the properties representing quadrilateral. In this geometry activity, students differentiate between special and regular quadrilaterals. They discuss and demonstrate hierarchy of quadrilaterals.
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Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data on population growth. In this statistics instructional activity, students graph their data and make predictions. They find the linear regression and the best fit line.
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Iterating Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use a spreadsheet to investigate data. For this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They explain properties of a linear equation both algebraically and orally.
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Distance Calculations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the distance between two points. In this geometry lesson, students use coordinates and the distance formula to find the distance. They perform an interactive lesson to solve the missing length.
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Symmetry in Kaleidoscope Designs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars define reflection, rotation and symmetry. For this symmetry lesson, students move the graph around the coordinate plane and identify the line of symmetry. They identify the different designs of a kaleidoscope.
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Line, Ray, Segment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define vocabulary words. In this geometry lesson, students identify the graph as a line, ray or segments. They understand the properties of each and calculate the distance on a number line. 
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The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
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A Perpendicular Pilgrimage

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders design a safe passage through a 2-D obstacle. In this geometric math lesson, 9th graders engage in a hands on activity to better understand the concept of geometric and algebraic perpendicularity. Students will work in...
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Cracks on the Walls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners observe the cracks in school walls and pavements. In this geometry lesson, students explore the factors to be considered before building a structure. They complete a graphing and calculation worksheet after the lesson.
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Transformations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders recognize, perform and derive rules for basic transformations including translation, reflection and rotation. They also consider compositions, a combination of two or more basic transformations. Students explore both...