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The Inscribed Angle Alternate – A Tangent Angle
You know the Inscribed Angle Theorem and you know about tangent lines; now let's consider them together! Learners first explore angle measures when one of the rays of the angle is a tangent to a circle. They then apply their newfound...
Illustrative Mathematics
Are They Similar?
Learners separate things that just appear similar from those that are actually similar. A diagram of triangles is given, and then a variety of geometric characteristics changed and the similarity of the triangles analyzed. Because the...
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Tangent Segments
What's so special about tangents? Learners first explore how if a circle is tangent to both rays of an angle, then its center is on the angle bisector. They then complete a set of exercises designed to explore further properties and...
Curated OER
Intersecting Lines
In this intersecting lines worksheet, 10th graders identify and complete 10 different problems that include equidistant intersecting lines. First, they write the equation of the locus of points equidistant from the x-axis and the y-axis...
Curated OER
Parallel Lines and Proportional Parts
For this parallel lines and proportional parts worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 problems that include applying the theorems involved in proportional parts of triangles. First, they identify and describe each theorem. Then, students find...
Curated OER
Parallel Lines and Types of Angles
In this angles and parallel lines activity, students solve 40 problems that pertain to parallel lines, supplementary, vertical, corresponding and alternate angles. There is instruction on the page with examples. This page is intended as...
Curated OER
Draw Lines, Line Segments, and Rays
In this lines, line segments, and rays activity, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include lines, rays, and line segments. First, they define each term and identify the differences between all three. Then,...
Curated OER
Dividing Line Segments into n Congruent Parts
Young scholars identify lines, and line segments. In this geometry lesson, students divide line segments into equal congruent parts. They complete a laboratory activity dealing with lines and segments.
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Making Parallel Lines
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this geometry instructional activity, students make conjectures and apply it to solve real life situations. They collect data and make predictions based on the data.
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Finding a Line of Best Fit
Pupils engage in the practice of creating a scatter plot with the data obtained from measuring different resting heart rates. The data is used to create the table that is translated into a graph. The lesson gives instructions for the use...
Curated OER
You Must Still Think Yourself, CAS Can Only Help
Have the class learn about and make conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic. In this making conjectures about a line intersecting a cubic lesson, students draw lines that intersect a cubic at three different points. Students...
Illustrative Mathematics
Two Lines
Here is a resource that helps your algebra learners understand the connection between the graph of two lines, the equations of lines, and the solutions and intersecting points of lines. It would make a great assessment question, but can...
Curated OER
Linear Modelling of the Life Expectancy of Canadians
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of linear modelling. In this linear modelling lesson, pupils find the line of best fit for life expectancy data of Canadians. They compare life expectancies of men and women, and find the...
Computer Science Unplugged
Tourist Town—Dominating Sets
As an introduction to using a network to determine the fewest number of nodes that meet a given condition, small groups work together to determine the fewest number of ice cream vans, and their locations, to be able to serve the people...
Curated OER
Identifying Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Students explore basic geometry. In this geometry lesson, students study points and lines that exist in flat planes. Students investigate parallel and perpendicular lines.
Curated OER
Tangents, Secants, and Chords
In this tangents, secants and chords worksheet, 10th graders identify and solve 48 different problems that include using 3 different theorems for defining circles. First, they determine the area of each circle with C as the center and a...
Curated OER
Point, Line, Plane
In this geometry instructional activity, students use the correct sketch to represent lines, planes and points. They convert the word into drawings of the appropriate figure. There are 20 questions.
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Pairs of Lines
In this geometry worksheet, students differentiate between perpendicular and parallel planes and lines. They identify segments that are parallel and perpendicular to sides. There are 22 questions.
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Secant Line Approximation of the Tangent Line
Pupils perform operation with secant and tangent lines. In this calculus lesson, students find the derivative and relate it to the slope of a line. They differentiate between secant and tangent as they intersect a circle, using Cabri.
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Angles and Parallel Lines Quiz
In this geometry instructional activity, students identify missing angles and sides. They identify angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
Mathematics Vision Project
Circles: A Geometric Perspective
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
Curated OER
Graphs and Equations
In this graphs and equations worksheet, students solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they complete a table of values for a given quadratic function. Then, students use the graph to find an estimate for the solutions of...
Incredible Art
1, 2, and 3-Point Perspective
Introduce drawing students to perspective with a series of lesson that detail how to draft images in one-, two-, and three-point perspective. Each exercise includes step-by-step, illustrated directions and examples.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 5 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
Acute angle, line of symmetry, and vertex are a few terms you'll find in a set of 90 flashcards designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Included in the set are two types of cards; a word card printed in bold font, and a definition card...