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Investigating the Sierpinski Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars solve and analyze the sierpinski's triangle. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify properties and theorem of triangles. They solve problems involving angles and sides of triangles.
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Curated OER

Proofs

For Students 10th
In this proofs worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 8 different equations. First, they prove that each triangle is either congruent or similar. Then, students use the concept of corresponding parts of congruent triangles to solve each...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Making Triangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use interactive geoboards to identify simple geometric shapes. In this making triangles lesson, students describe the properties associated with geometric shapes. Students develop spatial sense and the mathematical meaning...
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Curated OER

Pedal Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties and theorems of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students construct angle bisectors using a compass and straight edge. They identify triangular similarity and congruency.
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Curated OER

The Minimal Distance Point from the Vertices of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the distance from the vertex of a triangle to the center. For this geometry lesson, students find the shortest distance between a point and the vertex of a triangle. They relate this concept of distance to the real world.
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Curated OER

Exploring Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this exploring similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems related to determining whether each polygon is similar or not. First, they write 3 equal ratios to show corresponding sides are proportional to...
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Curated OER

Similar Polygons Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students differentiate between similarity and congruence. They find the correct answer using the theorems of similarity and congruence. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
Interactive
Curated OER

Congruent Triangles Multiple Choice

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students differentiate between congruent and similar triangles. They solve for the missing angle using triangular theorem. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Math: Investigating Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the trigonometric ratios for right angled triangles. Through independent investigation, they discover the constancy between the ratios of any two sides of similar triangles. In an alternative method, 10th graders...
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Curated OER

Exploring Characteristics Needed to Prove Two Trianlges Congruent

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore congruent triangles.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the conditions necessary to prove two triangles congruent.  The lesson combines dry erase board activities and the use of technology.
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Curated OER

Congruent Trianges - Is This Enough Information?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine whether two triangles are congruent and provide an explanation to why they are not. They apply concepts of measurement of angles and collect evidence of congruent angles in the world.
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Curated OER

Three- and Two- Dimensional Geometry

For Students 7th
In this three- and two- dimensional geometry worksheet, 7th graders solve 12 various problems related to geometric shapes and measurement. They first use paper and a pencil to sketch the front, side, back, top and bottom views of each...
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Curated OER

Using Cabri Geometry to Create Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners construct the Sierpinski Triangle using Cabri Jr. They use a step-by-step guide to construct the Sierpinski Triangle on their graphing calculator and then discuss the formula for constructing a nth stage Sierpinski Triangle.
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Curated OER

Proportional Reasoning: Ratio Applications

For Students 8th
In this ratio applications worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 24 various types of problems that include proportional reasoning. First, they solve each pair of similar figures for the given variable. Then, students write and solve...
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Curated OER

Proportions 1

For Students 9th - 11th
In this proportion worksheet, students find the missing side of 4 shapes that are similar to their mate. Shapes include triangles and quadrilaterals,. In the second part of the worksheet, students use the scale factor to find...
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Curated OER

Altitudes and Orthocenters: Making Connections to the Nine-Point Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice various equations for constructing nine-point circles for triangles.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ambiguous Case: Furniture Store Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
Remove any ambiguity about using a helpful resource. Individuals use an interactive to find the number of triangles that fit given conditions. They find that some conditions can result in more than one triangle in the ambiguous case.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse

For Students 8th - 10th
To be a right triangle, or not to be — that is the question. Scholars drag line segments in an Internet application to see if they form right triangles. Once they get the results of the activity, they connect them to the converse of the...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Unit Circle: Medieval Castle Defense

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
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...
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EngageNY

General Pyramids and Cones and Their Cross-Sections

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Are pyramids and cones similar in definition to prisms and cylinders? By examining the definitions, pupils determine that pyramids and cones are subsets of general cones. Working in groups, they continue to investigate the relationships...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Evaluating Statements About Length and Area

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Class members complete an assessment task by identifying whether statements about triangles and quadrilaterals are always true, sometimes true, or never true. They then participate in a sorting activity with the same objective.
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target O

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Trigger an increased understanding of trigonometry. Young mathematicians answer a set of questions that require finding trigonometric ratios using similarity and solving real-world problems involving trigonometry. The questions all come...
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Key Curriculum Press

Triangle Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Properties about triangles are explored in this lesson. Geometers make conjectures about the length of a triangle's sides, the length of the angles in relation to the length of the sides, and the measure of the exterior angles of a...
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Geometry of Triangles Using a Protractor

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use a protractor to measure angles and solve a problem involving distance. For this measuring angles with a protractor lesson plan, 7th graders calculate the distance of a line on a diagram by using a protractor to...

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