Curated OER
Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
Curated OER
Geometry Flip Book
Young scholars investigate the concepts of geometry that can be grouped into a flip book that can be used for teaching and review purposes. They define the differences between two and three dimensional figures. Also polygons are reviewed...
Curated OER
Let the Matrix Do It
Young scholars create a matrix of the vertices of a triangle and produce new matrices that dilate, translate, rotate, and reflect the original triangle. After multiplying each matrix by a new scale factor, they graph the new matrix and...
Curated OER
Parabola
Students complete a worksheet and explore the parabola conic section during a web based activitiy. They answer questions based on their work as they make changes in the features of the parabola.
Curated OER
Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of Parallel Lines With Cabri Jr.
Cabri Jr. activity to study the properties of parallel lines.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal
In this activity, students create parallel lines and a transversal, and study the properties of the lines and their angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on the properties of parallel lines.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Locus Equidistant From Two Parallel Lines
Use this site to learn about the fourth locus theorem regarding parallel lines. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Geometry: Investigate Slopes
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family with Cabri Jr. to investigate properties of parallel lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Lines and Angles Study Guide
This study guide on lines and angles covers key terminology; line notation; parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines; and postulates and theorems about lines. It is available for download with free registration.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lines and Angles: Targeted Math Instruction
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and apply the properties of lines and angles and understand the concept of parallel, perpendicular, complementary and supplementary angles, vertical angles, and parallel lines...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Recognize Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
Explore parallel and perpendicular lines on grids.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Parallel Lines
The Geometry session explores parallel lines. Properties, definitions, and examples are included.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Tangent Lines and the Derivative
The Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University provides a comprehensive site dealing with the tangent and the derivative. Provides table of contents which leads to different related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 4.2 Theorems About Lines and Angles
Consider two parallel lines that are intersected by a transversal, and when it crosses the two others, many different angle pairs are formed. See the special properties of the angle pairs in this interactive.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Two Points Determine a Line
In this video segment [2:10] from Cyberchase, Digit must make a straight line between the two points and then follow the path created.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Properties of Absolute Value
This site by the Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, reveals the secrets to solving problems that involve absolute value.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Two Dimensional Shapes Identify and Match
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students to analyze and compare various two-dimensional shapes according to the vertices, sides and parallel lines. It features "containers" created in Version 3 (can be used with...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Finding the Intersection
In this Cyberchase video, Inez and Digit identify the location of the transformatron using their knowledge of parallel and intersecting lines.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: What Is a Locus?
This site defines what a locus is and offers links to five locus theorems. Walks you through the six "Steps to solving a locus problem."
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Compound Locus
Loci are applied to word problems in this online tutorial. Practice problems are included. The teacher resource page supplies practical problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Two Sightings, Different Information
Jackie and Matt are looking at the same object along two different lines, in this video segment from Cyberchase.