Curated OER
Secant and Secant Segments
Learners use the secant and secant segment theorem to solve problems. In this calculus instructional activity, students identify where the secant line crosses on a circle. They create circles and secants using cabri software.
Curated OER
Worksheet 7 - Asymptote
In this asymptote worksheet, students compute limits, graph vertical asymptotes, and find the slope of the secant line. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step worksheets.
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...
EngageNY
Properties of Tangents
You know about the tangent function, but what are tangent lines to a circle? Learners investigate properties of tangents through constructions. They determine that tangents are perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency,...
EngageNY
The Inscribed Angle Alternate – A Tangent Angle
You know the Inscribed Angle Theorem and you know about tangent lines; now let's consider them together! Learners first explore angle measures when one of the rays of the angle is a tangent to a circle. They then apply their...
Curated OER
Relationship between tangent, secant side length
In this calculus worksheet, students calculate the relationship between a line of tangency and a secant side length. They are given the formulas to solve their problems. There are 9 problems.
Curated OER
Exploring Secants: Products of Segments
Pupils explore secants and circles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They create arguments to prove the theorems are true.
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Tangents to a Circle
Students construct tangent lines. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the point of tangency, secant and tangent lines. They graph the lines on the Ti and make observations.
Curated OER
Geometry Regents Bimodal
For this geometry worksheet, students solve problems that are bimodal. They define properties of circles and triangles. There are 117 questions.
Curated OER
Measuring the Earth
Young scholars identify types of arcs and angles in a circle, find the measure of arcs and angles, and solve real world problems involving lengths of segments in circles, lengths, and areas.
Curated OER
Solving Problems Involving Chords, Radii, Tangents, Secants and Arcs within the Same Circle
Tenth graders apply their knowledge of angles related to a circle, radii, secants, tangents and chords of a circle. They practice using formulas related to a circle. They also apply what has been practiced to real life situations.
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Circle Packing
Students identify different parts and properties of circles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the radius, diameter, semicircle and inscribed angle of a circle. They identify the tangent lines to a circle.
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DEAD MAN'S CURVE
Ninth graders, after being given a unique scenario and a task sheet on Dead Man's Curve, calculate and explain the force needed to keep a car on a curve using a set of formulas and a geometric property of circles. They utilize and create...
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Estimating Pi as a Length
In this pi learning exercise, students evaluate the curve of a quarter of a circle. They analyze the length of the curve, and explain that if the area under the curve is equal to pi, the length of the curve above is also equal to pi....
EngageNY
Geometry Module 5: End-of-Module Assessment
The lessons are complete. Learners take an end-of-module assessment in the last installment of a 23-part module. Questions contain multiple parts, each assessing different aspects of the module.
Virginia Department of Education
Arc Length and Area of a Sector
What do skateboarding and baked goods have in common with math? You can use them to connect half-pipe ramps and cakes to arcs and sectors. Pupils compare the lengths of three different ramp options of a skate park. They calculate the...
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Positive and Negative Angles and Arcs
To better understand that the intersection point of two lines lies inside a circle, learners use their keen measurement skills. They discuss arcs, rays, tangent lines, and reflex angles. Then, they put their skills to work as they...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 8.8 Secant Lines to Circles
Learn about a line that intersects a circle in two points is called a secant line.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Segments From Secants and Tangents
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to solve for missing segments created by a tangent line and a secant line intersecting outside a circle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angles Outside a Circle Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to calculate angles formed outside a circle by tangent and secant lines.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Circles, Segments, and Area
A wealth of resources to supplement instruction on parts of the circle. Find lessons describing chords, tangents, secants, and segments, as well as related practice quizzes and classroom activities.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Making Conjectures About Circles and Segments
Given examples of circles and the lines that intersect them, the student will use explorations and concrete models to formulate and test conjectures about the properties and relationships among the resulting segments.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Tangent Lines
Explains the basic concept of congruent triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Other
Ctte: Geometer's Sketch Pad Activities
This site offers numerous activities for middle school and high school learners to explore using Geometer's Sketch Pad.