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Strongest Polygon
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry instructional activity, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
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Math is Beautiful
Students explore how geometry is used on the composition of artworks by artists from different cultures. This lesson is equally suited for a Math or Art classroom at the late-elementary or early-middle school level.
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Indirect Euclidean Proofs
In this Euclidean proofs worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include completing indirect Euclidean proofs. First, they write a statement for each of the reasons listed on the sheet of proofs. Then, students solve the...
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Symmetry in Kaleidoscope Designs
Students define reflection, rotation and symmetry. In this symmetry instructional activity, 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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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry activity, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.
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Application of the Pythagorean Theorem
Students find the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the different parts of a right triangle. They work the first problem with-the teacher then work on their own.
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Let's Explore the World of Triangles and Quadrilaterals!
Second graders explore the features of triangles and quadrilaterals. In this lesson on triangles and quadrilaterals, 2nd graders rotate with their group to five different activities all exploring a different aspect of geometry.
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Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion
Students think about several of the concepts from fractals, including recursion and self similarity. They use mathematical concepts of line segments, perimeter, area and infinity are used, and skill at pattern recognition is practiced.
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Pre-Proof Warm-Ups
In this pre-proofs worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various proofs and their definitions. They use the diagram shown and the given information to write the direct conclusion for each case....
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Circle Packing
Students identify different parts and properties of circles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the radius, diameter, semicircle and inscribed angle of a circle. They identify the tangent lines to a circle.
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Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry instructional activity, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned...
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Platonic Solids
Students identify different types of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between convex and regular shapes. they identify the names of two and three-dimensional objects.
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Transformations
Students draw on graph paper. In 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 Anti-Gravity Machine
Learners examine physics by completing a bicycle experiment in class. In this gravity lesson plan, students measure the characteristics of different bicycles and compare their different race times. Learners utilize a shoebox,...
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Midpoint of a Segment
Learners revisit midpoint and segments by graphing on the TI or computer. This activity can be done with pencil and paper, but is more interactive if it is done on a TI-navigator.
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Right Triangles
In this right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they solve for x given each of the right triangles shown. Then, students determine the length of the shorter diagonal given the...
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Area of Polygons
In this area of polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of a given square. Then, students find the length of an original square as illustrated. They also write an...
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Measurement Activity
In this geometry worksheet, students use a ruler and a protractor to measure the lengths of the line segments and size of the angles that make up a drawing of a Christmas tree. The one page worksheet has one problem. Answers...
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Worksheet 23 Spring 1996
In this math worksheet, students fill in the missing boxes while investigating the concept of vectors. They determine if two vectors are orthogonal or parallel.
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Measuring The Earth
Learners use their geometry and trigonometry skills to determine the distance between their school and another school.
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Best Practices in Technology Integration
Students go through various construction techniques needed to bisect angles, lines and arcs, construct a perpendicular from a vertex to a line, construct the center of a circle, transfer an angle, and various other constructions normally...
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Mathematics Within: Shape, Space & Measurement
High schoolers experiment and analyze triangulation to assess degrees of combined angles, predict polygons that tessellate as well as extending of shapes to create tessellations. They explore the concept of why some polygons tessellate...
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T-Angling with Words
In this geometry roots worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they match the geometry word roots on the left with their meanings found on the right side. Then, students list as many other geometry...
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Summer Term Math Assessment
In this math learning exercise, students assess their math skills by completing a comprehensive learning exercise covering ordering and comparing numbers, place value, fractions, basic operations, word problems, geometry, time and...