Curated OER
Slope Right Up
Learners use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
Curated OER
Skateboard Flex
Middle schoolers examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with...
Curated OER
What's Your Design?
Sixth grade students: design a stained glass window, submitting their initial plan detailing the measurements of all lines and angles. Seventh grade students: create a scale drawing of their own geometric family of four members.
Curated OER
Hurricane Tracking
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
Curated OER
Problem Solving Using Power Polygons
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. For this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
Curated OER
Patterns In Fractals
Students find number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
Curated OER
Rescue!
Learners explore movement and position concepts. They follow directions using left , right, up, down, North, South, East and West. Students draw and follow a path on a grid to show a route followed. They label and follow legends on a map.
Math.com
Math.com: Coordinate Geometry
The lesson investigates coordinate geometry. Definitions, examples, and a worksheet are available.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallelogram: (Coordinate Geometry)
Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Coordinates
Identify coordinates of points in the first quadrant. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Geometry and Spatial Sense: Transformations [Pdf]
Accompanied by links to online activities and demonstrations, students learn about the different types of transformations on a coordinate grid through this lesson plan. The lesson is designed to match the Grade 7 Ontario curriculum, with...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Using a Coordinate Grid
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must locate each other using a map's grid to construct a coordinate system using letters and numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrilateral Problems on the Coordinate Plane
Challenge problems involving the coordinates of the vertices of the quadrilaterals Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane
Find the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals using their coordinates. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrilateral Problems on the Coordinate Plane
A set of four practice problems finding the points of quadrilaterals on a coordinate plane.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coordinate Plane Word Problems (Quadrant 1 Challenging)
Try some coordinate plane word problems focusing on quadrant 1. Miss the problem, and Kahn offers some tutorials for help.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves them...
Other
Center School District: Everyday Math Resources
Everyday Math Resources for 5th grade is an excellent resource for both students and teachers. Twelve math strands are linked to activities and interactive games that support the learning outcomes. Click on links at the top to access...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Using Geoboards in the Classroom
A thorough look at the extensive uses of geoboards in the classroom. Links are listed which give introductory information on geoboards - for teachers new to using them. Then, lesson plans are provided for using geoboards in teaching...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Coordinate Plane Word Problems (Quadrant 1)
In this exercise, questions provide practice with coordinate plane word problems. Immediate feedback is given and hints or a video are available if needed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drawing Polygons With Coordinates
In this exercise, students practice drawing polygons with coordinates. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drawing Polygons With Coordinates 2
In this exercise, students practice drawing polygons with coordinates. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reflecting Points in the Coordinate Plane
Practice reflecting points across axes on the xy coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.