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Curated OER

Quadrilateral within Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the properties of quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems dealing with construction and designs. They work with quadrilaterals, midpoints and parallelograms.
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EngageNY

Rotations of 180 Degrees

For Students 8th Standards
What happens when rotating an image 180 degrees? The sixth lesson in the series of 18 takes a look at this question. Learners discover the pattern associated with 180-degree rotations. They then use transparency paper to perform the...
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Curated OER

Fractal Fern

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the location of coordinate pairs of an image. In this geometry lesson, students perform transformation and identify the image and pre-image point of location. They apply the concept of fractals to complete the...
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Curated OER

CSI Investigation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
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Curated OER

Calculating Distances in Two and Three Dimensions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the distances by calculating the different parts of the shape of a two and three dimensional shape. They reason by analogy.
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Curated OER

Are you in Golden Shape

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Curated OER

Translations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students perform translations on different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students create figures that will be used as an assessment to represent transformation. They perform hands on creation and relate it to the real world.
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Curated OER

Decode Word Is..

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra activity, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson plan, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Young scholars analyze shapes as they are turned...
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Curated OER

Hexagon Island

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students name polygons using the number of sides. They calculate distance and slopes using the correct formula.
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Curated OER

Diagonals to Quadrilaterals II

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties of different polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the slope of a line and calculate the distance between two lines. They differentiate between similar and congruent polygons.
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Curated OER

Line, Ray, Segment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define vocabulary words. In this geometry lesson, students identify the graph as a line, ray or segments. They understand the properties of each and calculate the distance on a number line. 
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Skateboard Flex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson plan, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment...
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EngageNY

How Do Dilations Map Lines, Rays, and Circles?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Applying a learned technique to a new type of problem is an important skill in mathematics. The lesson asks scholars to apply their understanding to analyze dilations of different figures. They make conjectures and conclusions to...
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Curated OER

Cracks on the Walls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the cracks in school walls and pavements. In this geometry instructional activity, students explore the factors to be considered before building a structure. They complete a graphing and calculation worksheet after the...
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Curated OER

Looking For Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems with triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students analyze shapes to find different triangles. They name the shapes created by putting triangles together.
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Curated OER

Unit Circle Triangle

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the different ratios of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students apply the concept of the Pythagorean theorem as they identify the different angles and parts of a Unit Circle. They find the ratios of sine,...
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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.
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Conic Sections and Locii

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between ellipse and hyperbola. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve elliptical equations. They use the cabri program to create the different conics and move them around.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Most adults remember learning about the Pythagorean theorem, but they don't all remember how to use it. The emphasis here is on developing an intuitive understanding of how and when to use the theorem. Young mathematicians explore...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Visual Patterns in Tessellations

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Geometers explore the concept of tessellations. They use a tessellation applet to manipulate shapes and design their own tessellation using the applet.
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Curated OER

Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a scatter...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Do Two Points Always Determine a Linear Function?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your learners can approach this task algebraically, geometrically, or both. They analyze the building of a linear function given two points and expand the concrete approach to the abstract when they are asked to find the general form of...
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Barbie Bungee

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers collect and analyze their data. In this statistics lesson plan, pupils analyze graphs for linear regression as they discuss the relationship of the function to the number of rubber bands and the distance of the...

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