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Trapezoids
In this trapezoids worksheet, 10th graders solve 5 different problems related to trapezoids and applying the appropriate theorem. First, they define a trapezoid, including its bases, legs, and base angles. Then, students use the...
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Area
In this area worksheet, 10th graders solve 7 various types of problems by finding the area of various shapes in geometry. First, they determine what happens to the area and perimeter of a rectangle when the length and width are doubled....
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Inscribed Angles
In this inscribed angles worksheet, 10th graders solve 13 various types of problems related to inscribed angles in geometry. First, they identify a circle illustrated and each arc of the circle. They, students find the measure of each...
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Trapezoids
In this trapezoids worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different types of problems related to measuring trapezoids. First, they identify the isosceles trapezoid on the sheet with the bases MA and TH. Then, students use the given information...
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Tessellations
In this tessellations worksheet, 10th graders complete 6 different problems that include constructing various tessellations. First, they show how to tessellate a plane with a square and then, a rectangle to tessellate the same plane....
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Standard Numerical Quadrature
In this math worksheet, students explore the concept of numerical quadrature by reading the definition. Students sketch an approximation for the trapezoid.
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Perimeters of Trapeziums
In this math worksheet, learners find the answers to find the perimeters of the trapezoids by using addition for all the sides.
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Surface Areas
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers examine the measurements for the face of the triangle and trapezoid. Then they figure out the total surface area for each.
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Pondering Polygons
In this polygon worksheet, learners observe models of polygons. Students must identify the characteristics of polygons such as a rectangle, pentagon, trapezoid, square and rhombus. They determine if the statement naming the polygon is...
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Math: Divide and Conquer - Equivalent Fractions
Students engage in hands-on activities and observe videos to develop fraction skills. In one activity, they create "paper pizzas" complete with original toppings. By swapping pieces, students display whole and unique-looking pizzas.
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Math: Geometric Fun and Games
Third graders discover geometric shapes by completing a series of games and activities. Using ropes with knots tied every foot, they make shapes such as squares, triangles, and hexagons. In pairs, 3rd graders use pattern blocks to...
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Marshmellow Geometry
Learners explore a variety of geometric shapes, name them, and list their characteristics. The shapes are transposed into structures and checked for accuracy.
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Geometry Puzzle
In this geometry puzzle worksheet, students identify and complete a puzzle that includes 7 different geometrical shapes. They identify and name each shape listed at the bottom. Then, students label every shape in the puzzle with the...
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Quadrilateral
For this quadrilaterals worksheet, 10th graders identify 10 different figures as they relate to quadrilaterals. They identify and/or make each quadrilateral illustrated on the sheet, including a trapezoid and a parallelogram.
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Tessellating the Hexagon
In this tessellating a hexagon worksheet, 10th graders complete 2 activities in creating a tessellation of a hexagon. They start off with the tessellation by the smallest pattern block and obtain other tessellations by replacing each two...
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Isosceles Trapezium
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of problem solving and thinking through proofs is recommended to solve this trapezoid inscribed in a semicircle problem.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Skateboarding
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca injures her ankle while skateboarding and is confined to her bed. She has trouble reaching a few objects from her bed until her friend gives her a device made up of collapsible...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Discovering Properties of Parallelograms, Kites & Trapazoids
This activity allows the teacher to cover the properties of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, kite, and trapezoid in two days (90 min. block scheduling) Using a group setting students discover these properties using the Cabri...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Area of the Trapeziod
This activity is a based on an activity I saw in Exploring Geometry with the Geometer's Sketchpad. Student will construct a trapeziod and then use rotation to create a parallelogram from the trapeziod. The follow up questions lead the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today Thirsty for Oil
In this activity, students can use the USA TODAY Infograph 'Thirsty for oil' to explore the area of a trapezoid and determine how to find area. Students will find the area of a parallelogram and use this to determine a formula for the...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Trapezoid Problems
The geometry tutorial examines the area, length, and vertices of a trapezoid. Topics include Heron's formula. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
The Math League
The Math League: Area and Perimeter
This tutorial provides a brief introduction about what area is, then gives the formulas for area of a square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, and circle. Examples of each formula are provided.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Quad Squad
This interactive lesson investigates quadrilaterals and provides students with an opportunity to practice describing their attributes.