Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Coordinate Grid and Geometry
Students make connections between the coordinate grid and Geometry by finding the distance of line segments using the coordinate plane. This instructional activity includes a detailed lesson plan, slides containing notes and problems,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Geometry City
This lesson plan reviews transformations in the coordinate plane while mimicking real-world planning skills. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extention as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
Tech Target
Whatis.com: Cartesian Coordinates
This site from Whatis.com provides a great definition of cartesian coordinates. The definition is medium-sized in length and has links to additional information as well.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 11.1 Descriptions of Events
In a coordinate proof, geometric statements using algebra and the coordinate plane.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallelogram: (Coordinate Geometry)
Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Types of Transformations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Transformations move and modify geometric shapes. There are several types of transformations that all transform figures in different ways. These transformations can...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Properties of a Circle Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the terminology for circles (tangent, arcs, central angles) and the equation for a circle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.1 the Three Dimensions
In order to better understand why your world is three dimensional, consider zero, one and two dimensions.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Plane
Learn about planes with this useful reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Three Dimensional Distance Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the distance between 2 points by entering 2 sets of coordinates in the 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, (X1, Y1, Z1) and (X2, Y2, Z2), to get the distance formula calculation for the 2 points...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Ced.2 and G Gmd.4: Global Positioning System I
This question examines the algebraic equations for three different spheres. The intersections of each pair of spheres are then studied, both using the equations and thinking about the geometry of the spheres. Aligns with A-CED.A.2 and...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Horizontal Line
A complete reference guide to horizontal lines. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Rene Descartes: Facts, Achievements, Contributions
Presents biographical information about Rene Descartes (1596-1650), his career, personal life, written works, and his legacy. Covers contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and science.
University of Canterbury
Canterbury: The Konigsberg Bridge Problem
An introduction to the Konigsberg Bridge problem and its relationship to network theory.