Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Finding an Unknown Angle

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Teach your class how to apply their knowledge of geometry as they explore the unknown. In order to find an unknown angle, students must understand that rectangles have four interior right angles, that right angles have 90 degrees, and...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Are These Right?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Is that a right triangle or a wrong triangle? Young mathematicians look at eleven different shapes and use a measuring tool of their choice to determine which triangles have right angles. Consider cutting out sets of the shapes to...
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101 Questions

Pool Bounce

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Use geometry to improve your pool game! Learners analyze the front half of a pool shot to determine its resulting path. By measuring the angle of incidence, they are able to predict the path of the ball. 
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Curated OER

Star Wars: Rays and Angles Edition

For Teachers 4th Standards
Rays and angles and Star Wars? It sounds strange, but it's actually a fun game to help fourth graders get good at measuring and identifying angles and rays with a protractor. Each pair of children chooses which Star Wars character they'd...
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Discovery Education

Stomp Rockets

For Teachers K - 8th
Watch the excitement grow as learners experiment with homemade rockets. Pupils create their own rockets from a soda bottle and experiment with launch angles. They discover the launch angle has a significant effect on the distance the...
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Exploratorium

Peripheral Vision

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Life science learners discover the range of peripheral vision. They compare the angles at which they can detect motion, colors, and detailed shapes. 
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Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Measuring Angles With a Protractor

For Students 3rd - 5th
This geometry lesson and video explain angle measure, how to measure angles with a protractor, and has varied exercises for the students.
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Math.com

Math.com: Building Blocks: Classifying Angles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This geometry resource investigates types of angles. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using a Protractor

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to construct and measure angles using a protractor and ruler. The resource consists of a video demonstration and exploration activity.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Medida De Angulos [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice measuring angles with the protractor with this interactive activity.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Herramienta Triangular Para Medir Ingulos:transportador

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How to measure angles by using a piece of a square paper. Step by step instructions are provided.