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Triangle Exercises
In this math worksheet, students determine the name for each triangle according to its classification. Then they create a truss construction model.
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Law of Cosines
Students model scenarios using functions and their properties. In this trigonometry activity, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
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Right Triangles and Unit Circles
Students evaluate the six trigonometric values of a trig function. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students use the Unit Circle to find the values of right triangles and their angles. They identify an angle of elevation and...
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.
49Students investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.
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Types of Triangles
Fifth graders explore the required functions of the Geometer's Sketchpad. Using the computer software, they construct similar triangles and identify them by angles and sides. Students classify triangles. Afterward, they complete problems...
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Triangles
In this triangle worksheet, students identify triangles according to the characteristics of their sides. Students identify scalene, isosceles, equilateral and right triangles. Eleven triangle problems are provided in this one-page...
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Isosceles Triangle Investigation
Students solve problems with isosceles triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify and use the properties of triangles to solve their problems. They find the median, altitude, and angles to the triangles.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include using the Pythagorean theorem to solve. First, they find the missing measure in each right triangle. Then, students make a drawing...
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Law of Sines or Sine Rule
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers construct triangles and squares by utilizing the sine rule. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Application of the Pythagorean Theorem
Students find the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the different parts of a right triangle. They work the first problem with-the teacher then work on their own.
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Law of Sines
In this Law of Sines worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to determine angle measurement and/or the length of the side of a triangle. This one-page worksheet contains ten trigonometric ratio problems.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Trigonometric Functions
Create trigonometric functions from circles. The first lesson of the module begins by finding coordinates along a circular path created by a Ferris Wheel. As the lessons progress, pupils graph trigonometric functions and relate them to...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 5 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
Acute angle, line of symmetry, and vertex are a few terms you'll find in a set of 90 flashcards designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Included in the set are two types of cards; a word card printed in bold font, and a...
Willow Tree
The Pythagorean Theorem
There isn't a more popular geometry formula than the Pythagorean Theorem! Learners understand the special side relationships in a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides and to solve problems. They begin...
Arizona State University
Tricorn Triangles
Help your learners examine triangles. Pupils explore the different sizes and measurements of triangles. They discover triangles can be isosceles or scalene, and examine the attributes of triangles. Here is the website where you can...
Willow Tree
Ratios and Proportions with Congruent and Similar Polygons
Investigate how similar and congruent figures compare. Learners understand congruent figures have congruent sides and angles, but similar figures only have congruent angles — their sides are proportional. After learning the...
EngageNY
Cyclic Quadrilaterals
What does it mean for a quadrilateral to be cyclic? Mathematicians first learn what it means for a quadrilateral to be cyclic. They then investigate angle measures and area in such a quadrilateral.
Concord Consortium
Detective Stories
The truth will always come out. A short performance task has learners considering a witness statement given to a detective. They apply special line segments in triangles and Ceva's Theorem to prove that the witness is actually lying.
Flipped Math
Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse
Make sure it is all right in class. Pupils review the Pythagorean Theorem and find sides of right triangles, either by simplifying radicals or using calculators to find approximate lengths. Learners find out how to use the converse to...
EngageNY
Why Call It Tangent?
Discover the relationship between tangent lines and the tangent function. Class members develop the idea of the tangent function using the unit circle. They create tables of values and explore the domain, range, and end behavior of...
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Modeling Using Similarity
How do you find the lengths of items that cannot be directly measured? The 13th installment in a series of 16 has pupils use the similarity content learned in an earlier resource to solve real-world problems. Class members determine...
Noetic Learning
Kinds of Triangles (Online Interactive)
In this triangles learning exercise, learners analyze pictures of four triangles. For each triangle, students mark if it is acute, obtuse, or right.
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Find The Missing Angle of Triangles
In this triangle worksheet, students find the missing angle in a set of 4 triangles. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Quilting Geometry
Study geometry through the concept of quilt design. High schoolers examine the geometric shapes in various quilts and then create their own quilts using geometric shapes that fit together. In the end, they write a paragraph to...