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Properties of Special Parallelograms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify properties of parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students label polygons as parallelogram or not. They define and label the properties of a kite.
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The Search for Pythagoras' Treasure

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify and define properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing sides and angles of right triangles. They use the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve their problems.
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Concurrent Lines, Medians and Altitudes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry learning exercise, students construct angles and identify medians and altitudes. They use a compass and protractor to perform heir construction. There are 28 questions.
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Inscribed Angles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the inscribed angle of a triangle. For 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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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
49Students investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify similar and congruent right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric ratios to identify missing sides and angles of a triangle. They differentiate similar and congruent triangles.
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Studying Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners investigate special segments in triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph, compare, estimate and predict findings based on their data. They differentiate between similarity and congruence of triangles.
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Concurrent Lines in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of concurrent lines in triangles. In this concurrent lines in triangles lesson, students work in groups to investigate properties of concurrent lines in acute, right, and obtuse triangles. Students use a...
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Lines and Strings

For Students 4th - 6th
In this lines and strings worksheet, students connect the letters along the outside of the box with string to create different kinds of lines. Students complete 4 problems.
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Creating Fractals

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners solve problems using fractals. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of fractals. They find patterns in their surroundings and relate it to the real world and math.
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Plenty of Pythagoras

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using a twelve foot knotted rope, learners form a 3-4-5 right triangle. Following a discussion of observations about the lengths of the sides of the triangle, students use grid paper, scissors and a centimeter ruler to draw and measure...
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using geometric means. In this geometry lesson, students create altitudes in right triangles. They use Cabri software to move the triangle around and observe different sides and angles.
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Student identify the solution using geometric mean. For 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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Finding the Area of Triangles

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply the formula for finding the area of a triangle to various problems. They work real life problems for finding the area of a bathroom and the cost of tiling it. They play a game, Triangle Bingo, where they match...
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Terrific Tessellations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore tessellations that are found in nature and everyday objects. They observe the works of M.C. Escher. Students create their own tessellations using pencil and paper.
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Constructions of Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Pupils explore the difference between drawing and constructing a triangle utilizing The Geometer's Sketchpad on the computer. They create, develop and script constructions for both isosceles and equilateral triangles. Each student has to...
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Contructions and Conjectures

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students make constructions and conjectures. In this geometry lesson, students construct right, acute and obtuse angles using a straight edge and a protractor. They investigate parallel lines and the angles formed by the angles.
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Exploring Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that four special segments have a common intersection point. They identify the position of the intersection point in triangles. They produce conjectures about areas of the divided triangles.
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Math: Equal Area Triangles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine a math worksheet and determine how to divide a single triangle into four of equal area. Using geometric principles, they sketch two additional ways to divide into into four equal triangles. To conclude, students...
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Rings and Diamonds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve a problem by using systematic problem solving strategies. They determine if there is enough information to solve the problem. They solve a problem involving geometric shapes and area.
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Determining the Uniqueness of a Circle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use this lesson to determine how circles are different from other shapes. In groups, they determine the accuracy of three theorems based on the uniqueness of circles. They use a software program to hypothesize about...
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Exploring Geometric Constructions of Parabolas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the construction geometrically of parabolas. Using a software program, they identify lines, segments and midpoints. They label the parabolas properties and characteristics and use a formula to...
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Circles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review the definition of a circle and the general formula for a circle to specific problems. They also write the equation for a circle given the center and radius of the circle. Students then define a circle using either the...
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Points of Concurrency for Triangles

For Students 10th
For this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve a  problem involving the possible lengths for the third side of a triangle given two sides and determine where the point of concurrency lies in relation to the triangle. The one page...

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