Curated OER
Navigating by the Numbers
Students observe how math is important in navigation and engineering. They study how surveyors use math and science to calcute, count, measure, label, and indicate distances on a map. They estimate specific distances.
Curated OER
Four Estimating the Area of Small Objects Problems
In this estimating area learning exercise, students work with their families to draw four small objects found around their house and estimate the area of each object.
Curated OER
Plenty of Pythagoras
Using a twelve foot knotted rope, students form a 3-4-5 right triangle. Following a discussion of observations about the lengths of the sides of the triangle, students use grid paper, scissors and a centimeter ruler to draw and measure...
Curated OER
The Math of Science-Squares and Square Roots
In this squares and square roots worksheet, students practice finding the squares of numbers and the square roots of numbers given word problems.
Curated OER
Mathematicians of the Month
Seventh graders become familiar with the history and times which influenced a featured mathematician each month. Through Internet research, they gather information about a different mathematician each month. Students solve mathematical...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Area and Perimeter
Find the area and perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals by first using the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Isosceles Triangle Side Lengths
Find the missing side lengths of isosceles triangles by using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem in 3 D
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem to find the side lengths of triangles within a 3-D solid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Right Triangle Side Lengths
Find the length of the hypotenuse or a leg of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Area of Squares to Visualize Pythagorean Theorem
Apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to solve these problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Challenge
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem
Material to supplement introductory instruction on the Pythagorean Theorem. A very simple look at its use in geometry, a multiple-choice quiz through which students can test themselves and check their answers, and a teacher resource...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem and some of its applications. Also explains how to identify acute and obutse triangles through the use of the...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Pythagorean Theorem
Who was Pythagoras and what is his theorem? Explore this concept and its relationship to the measurement of a right triangle in this test prep lesson plan. The lesson includes an interactive worksheet where learners discover the answers...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Side Lengths
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the given side lengths could form a right triangle, i.e., which set forms a Pythagorean triple. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
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New York State Education Department: Eighth Grade Math, Book One (2006) [Pdf]
Part one of three; The March 2006 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is 27 multiple choice questions dealing with topics such as algebra (translating into algebraic terms, simplifying expressions, evaluating...
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The mathlab.com: Sophia's Tree of Mysteries
There are 10 questions hidden in the tree. Click around to find them. As you find each answer, use the decoder grid below to find its matching letter to determine the required password to enter the restricted area.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stay in Shape
In this activity, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use...
That Quiz
That Quiz
ThatQuiz is an excellent assessment tool for teachers and students. At this site, teachers can create individualized or group assessments on a variety of math topics. Students take these practice assessments directly online and receive...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Triangles
Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.