Activity
BBC

Bbc: Ks3 Bitesize: Constructions and Locus

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC Bitesize focuses on constructions and locus. To understand this activity, you must already know how to define perpendicular, bisect, and locus.
Handout
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Inter Math: Constructionary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The activity is designed to help learners create constructions using Geometer?s Sketchpad. The geometry tutorial consists of definitions and pictures of mathematics terms.
Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th
This MathWorld tutorial provides detailed overviews of the concepts and theorems associated with geometry. Most of the Math World sites are extensive and some require higher math knowledge to understand, links to terms and topics are...
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Constructions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about drawing shapes using only a compass and straight edge or ruler with out measuring any lengths or angles.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Construct Scale Drawings

For Students 7th Standards
Students practice constructing scale drawings.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Constructing Triangles

For Students 7th Standards
Practice solving problems constructing triangles.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Constructing Angles Review

For Students 4th Standards
Review constructing angles with a protractor, then try constructing some of your own.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Constructing Scatter Plots

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Practice plotting points to construct a scatter plot. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: World of Fish: Space

For Students 4th - 6th
Join Otto at the Phantasia construction site. Will you help him build a new playground?
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Drug Testing

For Students 10th - 12th
The use of performance enhancing drugs is the dark side of sport, and there are stringent measures in place to try to screen athletes. But what's the likelihood that an athlete who fails a drug test has actually taken the banned drug?...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Constructing the Orthocenter

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Dr. Math shows how to construct the orthocenter of any triangle using a compass and straight edge.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using a Protractor

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to construct and measure angles using a protractor and ruler. The resource consists of a video demonstration and exploration activity.
Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Mathematics: Data Sense

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site has some interesting ways to collect and evaluate data. There are some activities about note taking, spreadsheets, surveys, and a cool bridge construction project. Teachers may want to use this site as a resource for some...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Constructing a Polyhedron

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are given instructions on how to construct a paper, uniform polyhedron in the shape of a star ball. Animation is used to show the steps to make the star ball. There are also additional modules for other shapes and discussion...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Constructing a Polyhedron

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are given instructions on how to construct a paper, uniform polyhedron in the shape of a star ball. Animation is used to show the steps to make the star ball. There are also additional modules for other shapes and discussion...
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Peculiar Perimeter

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior math problem skills and proof experience is recommended. Tile constructions may be used to solve this perimeter and area problem.
Unit Plan
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Right Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from MathWorld.com offers extensive information on right triangles. The site contains information on numerous characteristics of right triangles, including constructing similar inscribed triangles, altitudes, Pythagorean...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Building Two Column Proofs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site to find details of how to construct a two column proof. Dr. Math responds to a question posed by a student and details the reasons for the order of steps and shows two different ways to do the same proof.
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Other

Brock University: Welland Canal Math Trail

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Welland Canal is part of the St. Lawrence Seaway system. This site waks you through information about its construction and how it works, and you learn some math along the way.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Building a Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This Math Forum lesson gives instructions on how to build a paper pyramid. Bonuses included finding the surface area and volume of the pyramid.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Line Graphs

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Explains, with examples, what a line graph is and how to construct one. Includes a set of practice questions.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...
Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the geometric definitions of triangles, focusing upon equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene with detailed drawings and appropriate formulas for each. This site has links to more information on triangles.
Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Monumental Construction [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, students work in teams to create large paper sculptures using newspaper rolled up into tubes.

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