Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polygons All Around Us!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Young scholars identify different geometric...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plain Figures and Measuring Figures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate basic geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson, students explore solids through measuring and modeling. This assignment models the importance of understanding concrete objects in geometry.      
Worksheet
Curated OER

New York State Testing Program Grade 8 Math Sample Test 2005

For Students 8th
In this New York state sample test worksheet, 8th graders solve thirty-three sample math problems designed to help students prepare for the grade eight math test.  Tips for taking the test are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating the Idea of Tan

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.
Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: What Are Parallel Lines in Geometry?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of parallel lines in Geometry with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Parallel Lines and Transversals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to use the Triangle Proportionality Theorem with multiple parallel lines.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Sail Problem (Parallel Lines & Segment Relationships)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will explore the proportional relationships involved in multiple parallel lines being cut by transversals. These relationships are approached through exploration of a sail design problem, where students are to...
Activity
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Locus Equidistant From Two Parallel Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the fourth locus theorem regarding parallel lines. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Making Conjectures About Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The student will verify theorems about angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal and apply these relationships to solve problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Parallel Lines and Transversals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to use the Triangle Proportionality Theorem with multiple parallel lines.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Parallel Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the distance between two parallel lines. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Handout
Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Parallel Lines and Similar and Congruent Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site defines eleven theorems relating to parallel lines and similar and congruent triangles. Links to the theorems and relevant term descriptions are provided.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Lines and Angles Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This study guide on lines and angles covers key terminology; line notation; parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines; and postulates and theorems about lines. It is available for download with free registration.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 4.2 Theorems About Lines and Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Consider two parallel lines that are intersected by a transversal, and when it crosses the two others, many different angle pairs are formed. See the special properties of the angle pairs in this interactive.
Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Lines and Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of lines and angles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Activity
Other

Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: The Basic Locus Theorems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wealth of resources for teachers introducing locus theorems to students. Lessons cover simple definitions, provide examples and diagrams, and offer connections to real-life situations. Practice exercises offer students online quizzes...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Alternate Interior Angles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use alternate interior angles to determine angle congruency and the presence of parallel lines.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Alternate Exterior Angles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use alternate exterior angles to determine congruency and the presence of parallel lines.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice using your graphing calculator for geometry problems, including the use of the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which...
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Proportionality Relationships Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at proportionality theorems for triangles and parallel lines intersected by transversals.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Angles and Transversals Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This study guide on angles and transversals covers key terms, angle types formed by transversals, postulates and theorems about transversals, and how to prove if lines are parallel or perpendicular. It is available for download with free...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Is a Square a Special Case of Rectangle?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The definition of square can determine whether it is a special case of a rectangle. Using the Cabri Jr. application, students can get a feel for why its definition makes sense. Along the way, they get experience with perpendiculars,...
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Alternate Interior Angles

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the triangle inequality theorem with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.