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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Student identify the solution using geometric mean. In this geometry lesson, students create right triangles where the altitude of the triangle is the side containing the right angle. They modify shapes using Cabri software and observe...
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Diameter, Radius and Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the diameter, radius and area of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the different ratios of a circle. They calculate the surface are of each circle.
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Inscribed Angles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the inscribed angle of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angle created by intersection of a triangle and a circle. They see the relationship between the arc and the angle.
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Inscribed Right Triangles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners calculate the measurements of the inscribed angles of a triangle. For this geometry lesson, students relate the hypotenuse of a right triangle and the diameter of a circle to each other. They calculate the diameter of a circle...
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Inscribed Quadrilaterals and Parallelograms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students differentiate between inscribed quadrilaterals and parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shaped of the polygons when it is inscribed inside of a circle. They calculate the missing angles of the inscribed...
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Circle, Secants

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the secant segment of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students investigate secant lines formed outside the circle. They use Cabri software to create drawings and explore circles and secants.
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Exploring the Properties of Rectangular Prisms.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the relationship between two and three dimensional objects. They use Cabri technology to graph their figures.
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Exploring Secants: Products of Segments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore secants and circles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They create arguments to prove the theorems are true.
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Exploring Properties of Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore the properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They use Cabri technology to create polygons and solve problems.
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Conjectures of Intersecting Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students make conjectures of intersecting circles. In this geometry lesson, students observe circles and their position in space. They investigate and observe two and three dimensional objects.
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Conjectures For Intersecting Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify properties of circles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the center of two intersecting circles.They use Cabri software to create circles and move it around to make observation.
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The Trappings of Trapezoids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define trapezoids and their shapes. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the area of a trapezoid and a parallelogram. They use Cabri software to make investigations.
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Measurement of a Central Angle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners calculate the measurement of a central angle. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of circles. They use Cabri software to create and analyze graphs.
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Arc Measurement Based on The Measurement of a Central Angle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define keywords that are important to solve problems. In this geometry instructional activity, students find the arc length and angle of a circle. They convert between radians and degrees.
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Exploring Chords: Products of Chord Segments

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the properties of chords. In this geometry lesson plan, students multiply chord segments to find the solution to their problem. They construct two chords that cross on  a circles.
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Drawing a Perspective Floor

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the three D world of building. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate math as it relates to the real world, increasing their perspective on mathematical concepts. They realize there is more to math...
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Who Let the Dogs Out?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the perimeter and area of polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students apply formulas of perimeter to solve geometric problems. They calculate the area of a dog fence and create ways to keep the dog in...
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Measuring Heights With Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars identify the different properties of triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students differentiate between congruent and similar triangles. They use mathematical reasoning to solve word problems.
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners analyze multiple strategies of multiplication: clustering, area model, breaking apart/decomposing, etc. They create their own strategies to approaching multiplication problems and share them with their classmates. Discussion...
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Area and Perimeter Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Read this article before you begin teaching geometry! It gives teachers some insight into the world of teaching geometry to young learners, and four area and perimeter lessons are attached. 
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Geometry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore symmetry and congruent figures. They draw letters of the alphabet that have symmetry, draw congruent figures, draw figures on dot paper, and complete three worksheets.
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Geometry Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn the basic definitions of a quadrilateral, parallelogram, rectangle and square and explain the relationship/classification process between them.
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Kindergarten: Geometry in Our World (Centers)

For Teachers K
Students identify attributes in real-life objects and models of solids and connect these attributes to characteristics of shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and other rectangles. They discuss the ability of the object to roll,...