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Pythagorean Theorem and Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of a right triangle. They find the missing side and angles of a right triangle.
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this seventh through twelfth grade geometery lesson, students explore the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a right triangle.
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Curated OER

Sum of Angles

For Students 6th
In this sum of angles worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they identify different alternate and corresponding angles. Then, students state what the angles of a triangle add up to and how they...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals instructional activity, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. High schoolers discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of...
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Curated OER

Chapter 4.5 Geometry Practice Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this geometry practice problems worksheet, students write geometric proofs to prove the validity of given circumstances. Students prove parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and similar angles. This four-page worksheet contains eight...
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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The Shortest Distance

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, working on their GED, examine the steps used to resolve the unknown sides of a right triangle. They express the square root function as an exponential function and derive the distance formula using principles of geometry.
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Curated OER

THE MEAN INDEX CARD

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners cut an index card to create three similar right triangles and explore the congruencies and proportions that exist. They investigate the properties of lines and concepts of congruency, similarity, tangency and symmetry of...
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Curated OER

The Premises of Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th
For this geometry worksheet, students solve for missing midpoints, segments and angles using algebraic equations. They use geometric properties to solve these equations. There are 32 questions on 7 different worksheets.
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Printables
Virginia Department of Education

High School Mathematics Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Cards

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Having a good working knowledge of math vocabulary is especially important for geometry learners. Here are 119 pages worth of wonderfully constructed definitions, constructions, formulas, properties, theorems, and postulates. This is a...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Circles: A Geometric Perspective

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
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EngageNY

Criterion for Perpendicularity

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Pythagorean Theorem is a geometry pupil's best friend! Learners explain the equation a1b1 + a2b2 = 0 for perpendicular segments using the Pythagorean Theorem. They are able to identify perpendicular segments using their endpoints and...
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EngageNY

Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Examine the application of the Pythagorean Theorem in problem-solving questions. Pupils apply the theorem to find lengths when given different scenarios. They finish the 17th installment in an 18-part series by applying the theorem to...
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Calvin Crest Outdoor School

Survival

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...
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EngageNY

Tangent Segments

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What's so special about tangents? Learners first explore how if a circle is tangent to both rays of an angle, then its center is on the angle bisector. They then complete a set of exercises designed to explore further properties and...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 8: Geometry Applicaitons

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils complete a review worksheet that highlights the key problems from the first eight lessons in the series. Topics include the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, as well as finding volume of three-dimensional figures.
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Pop! Rockets

For Teachers K - 8th
Off they go — launching rockets is fun. The lesson plan contains templates to build paper rockets that can be launched from a PVC pipe launcher. Individuals or groups build the rockets and determine the shapes for their fins. Included...
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Building Big and Strong

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concepts of architectural rigidity. They analyze a variety of polygons, and explain why some shapes add more strength to structures than others. The PBS video, "Building Big," is utilized in this plan.
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EngageNY

Unknown Angle Problems with Inscribed Angles in Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
We know theorems about circles—now what? Class members prove a theorem, with half the class taking the case where a point is inside the circle and half the class taking the case where a point is outside the circle. The lesson plan then...
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Curated OER

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use logical arguments and inductive reasoning to make or disprove conjectures. After observing a teacher led demonstration, students discover that the deductive process narrows facts to a few possible conclusions. In...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometry Practice: Loci and Transformations

For Students 9th - 12th
This resource guides young geometers to create new polygons from others of equal area, compare an image to its reflection and find errors, conduct repeated reflections, map translations, and determine center of rotation. No solutions are...
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Curated OER

Fractions and Paper Folding

For Teachers K - 11th
In this fraction lesson, pupils manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great lesson for getting students interested...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Angles in Polygons

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving quadrilaterals using the angle sum of quadrilaterals. They solve for linear pairs, opposite angle theorem and triangular angles. There are 5 questions.
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Why Doesn't SSA Work?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the relationship between angles and their sides. In this geometry lesson, students prove why SSA does not work as a true angle side relationship theorem.

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