+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Characteristics of Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th Standards
Systems of parallel lines have no solution. Pupils work examples to discover that lines with the same slope and different y-intercepts are parallel. The 27th segment of 33 uses this discovery to develop a proof, and the class determines...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identifying Linear Functions from Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Keep your mathematicians engaged using this group linear functions activity. Each of ten groups receives two graphs with both an image and equation, as well as a "who has" phrase to call out the next graph. Scholars stay on their toes as...
+
Handout
Del Mar College

All About Lines

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This resource should be called "All About Lines, and Then Some!". Packed full of all the key components of linear functions, learners review how to set up different equations, find intercepts, and graph. All the main topics are included...
+
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Writing Equations for Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Acquaint your class with the concept of parallel lines. Learners watch a PowerPoint presentation about how to write equations of parallel lines. Their understanding of linear equations and slope is taken a step further by the exercises...
+
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Enhance your class's understanding of linear equations by extending their study to parallel and perpendicular lines. Young mathematicians learn the relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. They then use that...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Teach Engineering

Graphing Equations on the Cartesian Plane: Slope

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Slopes are not just for skiing. Instructors introduce class members to the concept of slope and teach them how to calculate the slope from a graph or from points. The lesson also includes the discussion of slopes of parallel and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Other Equations of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, learners find equations for 4 lines when given their slope and one point on the line. They write two linear equations when given two points on a line. Students analyze the equations of 3 sets of linear...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constructing Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students construct parallel lines using a protractor and a straightedge. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of parallel lines. They use Cabri to graph and observe the lines.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

How to Find the Equations of Parallel Lines

For Students 8th - 9th
In this parallel lines worksheet, students determine equations of parallel lines and graph parallel lines.  Examples, explanations, and solutions are provided.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Review Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
Explore algebra I/algebra II with this series of worksheets. Pupils write linear equations in slope-intercept and standard form, graph linear equations, and apply linear equations to real world applications. The six-page worksheet...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lines, Lines, Everywhere

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. In this algebra instructional activity, students find the slope and intercept of a line. They create table of values to plot their graph and draw conclusions.
+
Workbook
1
1
University of Utah

Representations of a Line

For Students 8th Standards
Line up to learn about lines! Scholars discover how to express patterns as linear functions. The workbook then covers how to graph and write linear equations in slope-intercept form, as well as how to write equations of parallel and...
+
Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Slope; Math Mammoth.com

For Students 8th - 9th
For this math activity, learners find the slope of four lines when they are drawn on a coordinate grid. Students are given the slope and draw the line for two lines. They use the slope formula to find slope when given two points on a...
+
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Proportional Relationships, Lines, and Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
The resource is a good introduction to what makes a proportional relationship between two lines. Discuss the similarities of both lines and the possibility of intersection. Use this opportunity to list other acceptable forms of each...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Nature of Solutions of a System of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
If at first you cannot graph, substitute. The lesson introduces the substitution method as a way to solve linear systems if the point of intersection is hard to determine from a graph. The 28th installment of a 33-part series finishes...
+
PPT
1
1
BW Walch

Solving Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Solving systems of equations underpins much of advanced algebra, especially linear algebra. Developing an intuition for the kinds and descriptions of solutions is key for success in those later courses. This intuition is exactly what...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing and Graphing Linear Equations on a Flat Surface

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations worksheet, students write the equation of a line with given characteristics. They identify the slope of a line and the y-intercept. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the worksheet. This...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Parallel Axes To Discover Mathematical Interconnections

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students graph the functions on parallel axes and observe the location of the slope point in relation to the x and y axes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines.In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They graph their lines using the slope of the equation.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do These Systems Meet Your Expectations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
This lesson is all about systems of equations and their graphs. Algebra learners create and solve systems of equation using tables and graphing. They identify the point of intersection of a system of equation, and discover what the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students graph linear equations and then find the person in class whose linear equation graph is perpendicular to theirs. In this graphing inequalities lesson plan, students graph their perpendicular slopes and then once their find their...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 2.3 - Slope

For Students 7th - 9th
In this slope worksheet, students answer 16 slope intercept questions. They determine slopes based on equations, graphs and coordinates. Students also find the equations of lines parallel and perpendicular to a given line and that goes...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore the concept of solving systems of equations with two equations and two unknowns. In this solving systems of equations lesson, they work through problems of solving systems by substitution, elimination, and graphing....
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometry: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
This basic handout would be good for skills practice or a review of parallel and perpendicular lines. Review the definitions, then practice writing equations of lines that pass through a specific point and are either parallel or...