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A Trying Triangle Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the length of the sides of a given triangle. They also find the perimeter and area of the triangles given its side values. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Why can't We Use SSA to Prove Triangles Congruent?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate triangles and congruences. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
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Isosceles Triangle Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils solve problems with isosceles triangles. In this geometry lesson, 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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In the Path of the Ancients: Unearthing Formulas for Area

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. Through guided practice, students discover the correct way to apply the formulas. Working in pairs, they write their own problems featuring the formulas.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 10th
In this Pythagorean Theorem activity, 10th graders solve and complete 19 various types of problems. First, they draw the square shown and divide its sections as shown. Then, students cut out the 6 parts of the square and rearrange the 4...
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Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this similar polygons instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various similar polygons. First, they determine the perimeter of a second triangle given the measures of all angles in the...
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Area Unit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve the area for parallelograms,squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast two dimensional shapes and apply their properties to solving real life scenarios. This is a...
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Area of Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, learners solve for the area of a triangles given the base and the height. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Geometry Course Review

For Students 10th
For this geometry review set of worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 139 various types of problems. First, they find the slope-intercept form of a line passing through a point and parallel to a line given. Then, students find the...
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Section 6.1-6.2 Precalculus: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve 15 triangle problems.  Students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the missing angles and side lengths of a triangles.
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Up For Change?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore similar objects. They participate in a series of hands-on, multimedia and online activities to examine how the edge length affects the angle measures, perimeters and areas of similar regular polygons. Students find the...
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What's the Trig?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners determine the trigonometric relationships within a triangle as they construct a right triangle on the Ti-89. They find the sine, cosine, and tangent of various angles of their triangle construction.
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Using Cabri Geometry to Create Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners construct the Sierpinski Triangle using Cabri Jr. They use a step-by-step guide to construct the Sierpinski Triangle on their graphing calculator and then discuss the formula for constructing a nth stage Sierpinski Triangle.
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Trig River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calcute distances using trigonometry and angle measurements. They estimate the width of the Trig River, measure it and compare their results with their classmates. They collaborate with a group to research and find the results.
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Quadrilateral Attributes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Perimeter Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this perimeter activity, learners find the perimeter of given regular and irregular polygons. This four-page activity contains 20 problems. This interactive activity may be completed online or printed for paper use.
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Shapes and Introduction to Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students make a quilt. In this geometry instructional activity, students discuss patchwork quilts and learn some different geometric shapes and patterns that are commonly used. Students explore designs with triangles and squares and then...
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Tangents

For Students 10th - 12th
In this tangents learning exercise, students use tangent ratios to find the length of the sides of right triangles. This one-page learning exercise contains 10 multi-step problems.  Answers are provided.
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Exploring Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Two students are blindfolded and each receives a cardboard square, one with pompoms glued around the edge and one with pompoms glued all over the surface. They identify what they feel. The class discusses perimeter and area of polygons....
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Circles and Squares

For Students 9th - 12th
In this area activity, students find the ratio of 1 area problem.  Students find the ratio of areas of inscribed circles to circumscribed squares.
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Areas and Volumes

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders calculate the area and the volumes of polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders review the formulas used to solve for the area and volume and explain to the class how they arrived at their answer. They...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 6th - 10th
In this measurement learning exercise, students will be given 2 sides of a right triangle, they will determine if the missing side is a leg or the hypotenuse. They will use the Pythagorean Theorem to create an equation and find the...
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Getting Started with Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils construct geometric figures using Cabri Jr. in this constructing geometric figures using Cabri Jr. lesson plan. They familiarize themselves with Cabri Jr. and construct segments and triangles. Your learners will use various tools...
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Geometry and Quilting

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a quilt square for a class quilt using at least three, two-dimensional geometric figures. They research and write a brief description of at least two different quilt patterns that they find. Pupils discuss that quilts are...