Students investigate how screws are a twisted incline plane. They observe the teacher screw a screw into wood and participate in a class discussion. Next, they make and test a prediction about how the spacing of the threads on a screw...

For this geometry worksheet, students calculate the length of the rotating stripes around a cylinder. There is an answer key with this problem.

For this Pan's highway worksheet, students read about the Cassini spacecraft that discovered how Pan clears out the ring debris in the outer A-ring system of Saturn. Students use an image taken by the satellite to find the scale of the...

In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders are presented with a problem involving semicircles.  The diagram appears simple, though it turns out to have a many segments to be labeled with variables.  The key to solving the problem...

Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.

Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean theorem.

Young scholars investigate the properties and idea of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the different parts of a right triangle and relate it to the Pythagorean Theorem. They do a robotic experiment...

Students find the identity o sine, cosine and tangent. In this precalculus activity, students solve and identify the different parts of a right triangle. They use the ratios of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side or angle.

Young scholars calculate the distance they will travel. In this geometry lesson, students use the TI and CBL system to make calculation of a certain path. They explore geography by calculating distances between different areas as it...

In this math worksheet, students apply solving quadratic equations using word problems. They pay special attention to the units of measurement.

Twelfth graders investigate maximum and minimum as it relates to billiard and mini golf. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders review how to find the maximum and minimum and write proofs to show how they arrive at their answer. They...

Students 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.

Students investigate the Pythagorean triples. In this geometry instructional activity, students solve for different parts of a right triangle. They identify the missing side or angle using the pythagorean theorem.

Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson, students find the ratios of sine, cosine and tangent using the right triangle. They use properties of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the trig identities.

Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this seventh through twelfth grade geometery lesson plan, students explore the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a right...

In this Pythagorean Theorem learning exercise, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the length of a missing side. They calculate surface area of a prism. This two-page learning exercise contains 4 multi-step problems.

Students are responsible for creating a border around a triangular garden spot, of which they know the measurements for two sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side and complete the garden.

In this triangles worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which Pythagoras' theorem is used to check if a triangle is right-angled. This page is intended for online use but may be completed on paper.

Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean theorem and how it is used in geometry. Measurements for different triangles is given and then students must solve problems in order to practice using the formula.

Students shoot off a rocket and measure the trig ratios relation. In this geometry instructional activity, students practice using an inclinometer to figure out how high their rockets fly. They measure angles and height and relate it to...

Eighth graders explore the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this middle school geometry lesson, 8th graders solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem as they explore the definition of a theorem and attempt to determine the formula for...

Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra instructional activity, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by...

Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.

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...