Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Law of Cosines

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students model scenarios using functions and their properties. In this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gridding a 2 x 2 Meter Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to examine what happens at an archeological dig site. In groups, they practice measuring a 2x2 meter square unit and gridding it out as an archeologist would do. They review the possible solutions at the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plenty of Pythagoras

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore basic geometric definitions involving angles, area, and circumference. To reinforce basic geometric concepts, they play a "lightning Flash" card game. Students discuss chores or jobs that require the use of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Parabolas

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers find the solutions of the problems for quadratic equations. They graph the parabolas and find the missing sides of the triangles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area graphics for 7th graders

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students randomly select dimensions for three geometric shapes (square, right triangle and circle). From the graphs they compare and contrast the graphical results of each shape.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Optional Laboratory: Measuring Tree Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to measure tree heights. They make predictions on what they believe the calculations are and answer questions during the experiment. They share their results with the class.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pike's Peak Problem

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebra activity, students answer a word problem about a distance-rate multiplied by times problem. They discuss slope and altitude. There is an answer key with this problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shape Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line of symmetry in a...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Using the Pythagorean Theorem to Solve Indirect Measurements

For Students 7th - 9th
Given real-life problems, the student will use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve the problems.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 6th - 8th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of using the Pythagorean Theorem. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Calculating Distance Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This interactive exercise focuses on using the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate distance and plotting points on a Cartesian grid.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at the structural design of buildings and how the Pythagorean Theorem is often involved in the design process. The accompanying interactive component asks students to build a variety of...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Using the Pythagorean Theorem on the Cartesian Graph

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this interactive, students use logic and mathematical skill to place animals at the correct points on a Cartesian graph representing the cardinal directions. Then, they use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the distances between...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Equations Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a leg
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Proof Without Words: Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Students use this computer applet to visualize the Pythagorean Theorem.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem and Its Applications

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students discover the Pythagorean Theorem by exploring right triangles using Cabri Jr. They apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems. Also, students create a scatter plot of the data and find an equation that fits the data.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
[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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Area and Perimeter

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Isosceles Triangle Side Lengths

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem in 3 D

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Right Triangle Side Lengths

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
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.