CK-12 Foundation
Pythagorean Theorem for Solving Right Triangles: Solving the Triangle
Observe the change in the trigonometric ratios as angles vary. An interactive provides the values of trigonometric ratios for both acute angles in a right triangle. Pupils create a right triangle to match given criteria and find the...
CK-12 Foundation
Angles of Elevation and Depression: Fly-By Calibration
Determine the distance between two trees from afar. Pupils use an interactive resource to create two right triangles using trees and a plane. They determine the horizontal legs of each triangle to find the distance between the two trees.
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions of Negative Angles
When is the trigonometric value of a negative angle the same as the positive angle? Pupils compare the values of trigonometric functions for different angles and their negatives. The interactive resource provides a visual display to make...
CK-12 Foundation
Unit Circle: Medieval Castle Defense
Who needs a plan — let trigonometry protect you! Pupils determine the angle of an approaching enemy to a village wall. The scholars determine the exact value of trigonometric functions for the angle. Class members use trigonometry to...
CK-12 Foundation
Distance Between Two Points: Taxicab Distance
Apply geometry to find the distance as the crow flies. An engaging lesson compares the distance a car must drive to the straight line distance between two locations. Scholars must manipulate a simulation, note the change in distances,...
CK-12 Foundation
Angle Classification: Crazy Quilt
There's more to a quilt than just a pretty pattern—there's geometry! Explore angle classification using an artistic approach to show your class that quilt designs are really just intricate geometric patterns. Here, scholars create a...
CK-12 Foundation
Introduction to Mean, Median, and Mode: The Tree Conundrum
How many trees should we plant? Using an interactive as a manipulative, individuals find the mean, median, and mode for sets of data. They determine the number of trees to plant in each plot of land to reach a statistical goal.
CK-12 Foundation
Work and Force: Lifting a Bucket
How much work does it take to lift a bucket? An interactive presents a problem of lifting a bucket from the ground to the top of a building. Using their knowledge about work and integrals, pupils calculate the amount of work required to...
CK-12 Foundation
Hyperbolas
Hyperbolas—practice thinking outside of the box. Pupils alter the end behavior box to create various graphs of hyperbolas. They determine formulas to find the distance from the origin to the foci. Using that information, scholars...
Curated OER
Cool to Rule: A Game of Prediction and Measurement
Students demonstrate measurement and estimation skills. In small groups, they are given a measurement, predict what object in the classroom is equal to that specific measurement, and record their data in a table that includes the...
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Basic Math - Plan a Cruise
Learners measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.
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Common Weights and Measures 1
In this weights and measures worksheet, learners write out abbreviated common weights and measures in complete phrases; 12" becomes 12 inches.
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Tree Measurement
Students work in pairs taking measurements of a tree. They measure the trunk, crown, and height using vertical and horizontal measurement. Then students create a bar graph using the information they gathered.
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Measure & Evaluate Range, Mean, Median, Mode
Young scholars learn mean, median, and mode through setting up a science experiment. In this measures of central tendency lesson plan, students drop a marble into a box with 2 inches of flour and record the data. Young scholars could...
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Customary Units of Length
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders identify which is the larger unit, inches or feet. Then they use the chart to help them in solving the problems listed. Students also identify whether they multiply or divide for each answer.
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4th Grade Math Geometry Practice
In this 4th grade geometry worksheet, students complete a set of 20 questions related to grade 4 geometry concepts. An answer key is included.
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Printable Paper Rulers
In this math resource worksheet, students can print out paper rulers. They choose between 20 different rulers that are different widths, and are delineated with standard or metric measurements.
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Arcs and Chords
In this arcs and chords learning exercise, 10th graders solve 7 different types of problems related to identifying arcs and chords in a circle. First, they find the measure of each arc to the nearest tenth, if O is the center point....
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Inchworm
Students discover the basic concept of measuring. In this mathematics relationship instructional activity, students identify length, volume, weight, time and area in order to measure different units. Students measure items...
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Conversions
In this measurement worksheet, students complete six measurement conversion problems by using the given formulas.
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Scale Drawing
In this scale drawing worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various types of scale drawings in each. First, they determine the length of a highway on a map. Then, students determine the dimensions of a...
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What Metric Unit Would You Use?
In this metric weights instructional activity, learners read 3 sentences and study the pictures that go with them. From two choices, students pick the metric unit that would be used to measure each object.
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English or Metric?
In this measurement worksheet, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.