Curated OER
Quadrilaterals - Diagonals
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...
Curated OER
Area of Polygons
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...
Curated OER
Geometry: Cut, Construct and Think
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...
Curated OER
Quadrilaterals
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,...
Curated OER
Quadrilaterals
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...
Curated OER
Rectangles
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...
Curated OER
Polygons and Diagonals
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...
Curated OER
Diagonals and Altitudes
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...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: 2 D Shapes
Mattie and her four sisters are visiting a toy store. Can you help them find different shapes in the toy store?
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Properties of the Diagonals of Quadrilaterals
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.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Struts'n Stuff [Pdf]
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...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Diagonals to Quadrilaterals I
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...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Quadrilaterals
A complete reference guide to quadrilaterals including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and rhombus. It provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: From Corner to Corner
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.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Squares
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.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Gallery Problems Exercise
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.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: World of Fish: Space
Join Otto at the Phantasia construction site. Will you help him build a new playground?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Riksjas, Toek Toek: Polygons
Explore polygons with Wang, a ricksha puller. Answer his questions and he will give you a free ride!
Math Words
Math words.com: Diagonal of a Polygon
This site includes a basic definition for what a diagonal of a polygon is along with a pictoral example.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Diagonal Trace
Develop problem solving skills working with pentagons and then check your results.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Square Inscribed in a Circle
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.