Pennsylvania Department of Education
A Geometric Scavenger Hunt
Fifth graders connect their knowledge of polygons and polyhedrons. In this geometric shapes lesson, 5th graders identify and classify two- and three-dimensional objects. Students construct a polyhedron out of polygons and describe their...
Curated OER
Translations
Students perform translations on different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students create figures that will be used as an assessment to represent transformation. They perform hands on creation and relate it to the real world.
Curated OER
Flag Day Vocabulary
In this Flag Day themed ESL instructional activity, learners will examine 20 Flag Day related vocabulary words and then match the words to their definitions.
Curated OER
Area of Parallelograms
Seventh graders review the process of finding the area of a rectangle and complete a couple of examples as a class. They discuss what a parallelogram is and what the formula would be for finding its area. They listen to an explanation...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Special Right Triangles Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of right triangles and trigonometric ratios for special right triangles are covered in this study guide.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles
A collection of lessons, practice activities, and a teacher resource that will aid your exploration and understanding of special right triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 30-60-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 45 45 90 Right Triangles Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 45-45-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Recognize 45 45 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize special right triangles and their properties.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Right Triangles
Use your knowledge of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles to solve some problems.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Special Right Triangles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of special right triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 45 45 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the special properties of 45-45-90 right triangles.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles 45, 45, 90
This Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep tutorial shows two special formulas that are used to determined the measures of the legs of a 45-45-90 triangles. If you can't remember the formula, the tutorial gives you tips on other...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles 30 60 90
This tutorial shows two special formulas that are used to determined the measures of the legs of 30-60-90 triangles. And if you can't remember the formula, the tutorial gives you tips on other methods you can use.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Special Triangle Ratios
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use right triangle ratios to solve for sides of triangles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Right Triangles
Use your knowledge of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles to solve some problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the special properties of 30-60-90 right triangles.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Special Triangles Used in Trigonometry
The trigonometry tutorial investigates special triangles. The activity includes isosceles right triangles and 30-60-90 triangles. The examples show how to obtain the six trigonometric ratios of the special angles using special triangles.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The Isosceles Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of a 45-45-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The 30 60 90 Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of the 30-60-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 45 45 90 Triangles
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use a baseball field to determine the distance between points and 45-45-90 triangles. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Problem Solving
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify special triangles and use the characteristics of 30-60-90 triangles in problem solving.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Relationships of Sides in 30 60 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define a 30-60-90 triangle and the relationship between its sides.
Other
Brown Math: A 10 Minute Trig Review
Looking for a 10-minute review of the major concepts of trigonometry? This site is a quick recap of degrees and radians, SOH CAH TOA, Pythagorean identities, and special right triangles are all found here.