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Curated OER

Quadrilaterals - Diagonals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young geometers take a look at a variety of shapes and name each one. All of the shapes are quadrilaterals, and they all have intersecting diagonal lines running through them. This presentation would be good to use as an introduction to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area of Polygons

For Teachers 10th
In this area of polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of a given square. Then, students find the length of an original square as illustrated. They also write an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry: Cut, Construct and Think

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore polygons. In this geometry skills lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to solve geometry problems that involve polygons as they piece together geometric shapes. Young scholars analyze the shapes...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadrilaterals

For Students 10th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various types of quadrilaterals to identify. First, they find the value for each variable in the illustrated quadrilateral. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadrilaterals

For Students 10th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include the quadrilateral family and properties. First, they determine the area of a rectangle given the perimeter and length. Then, students determine the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangles

For Students 10th
In this rectangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different geometry problems that are related to the quadrilateral, rectangle. First, they find the values of x and y to determine if quadrilateral RSTV is a rectangle. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polygons and Diagonals

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students practice measuring the interior angles of given regular polygons and create a formula for finding the measure of th interior angles of any polygon. They determine the relationships between the number of vertices's or sides in a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diagonals and Altitudes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers and are...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: 2 D Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
Mattie and her four sisters are visiting a toy store. Can you help them find different shapes in the toy store?
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Investigating Properties of the Diagonals of Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will explore the properties of the diagonals of various quadrilaterals. They will use a quadrilateral hierarchy chart to examine the relationship between the quadrilaterals.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Struts'n Stuff [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Incorporating concepts in algebra, number sense, patterning, data collection, and geometry, this lesson engages students in various hands-on activities to explore the relationship between regular polygons and the number of diagonals...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Diagonals to Quadrilaterals I

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the diagonals of quadrilaterals. The interactive tool allows learners to examine intersecting line segments in a variety of ways. Topics discussed are perpendicular diagonals, congruent diagonals, and bisected...
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Quadrilaterals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to quadrilaterals including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and rhombus. It provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: From Corner to Corner

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Measure the lengths and diagonals of three squares with a ruler. Look over your measurements and try to come up with a rule of thumb for estimating the length of a diagonal if you know the length of a side.
Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of a square with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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OER Commons

Oer Commons: Gallery Problems Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students who have a clear understanding of the previous lessons can work on gallery problems of their choosing. This can be used as a good review or assessment.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: World of Fish: Space

For Students 4th - 6th
Join Otto at the Phantasia construction site. Will you help him build a new playground?
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Riksjas, Toek Toek: Polygons

For Students 5th - 6th
Explore polygons with Wang, a ricksha puller. Answer his questions and he will give you a free ride!
Handout
Math Words

Math words.com: Diagonal of a Polygon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a basic definition for what a diagonal of a polygon is along with a pictoral example.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Diagonal Trace

For Students 3rd - 4th
Develop problem solving skills working with pentagons and then check your results.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Square Inscribed in a Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about a square inscribed in a circle with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.