Curated OER
Fabulous Fractals
Students view a video to discover how patterns in nature relate to math. They explore the concept of exponential growth by observing and creating fractals. They solve and design word problems.
Curated OER
Similar Triangles and Proportions
Pupils investigate similar triangles and proportions as they make conjectures about the length of sides of similar triangles. For this lesson, have your class construct similar triangles using Cabri Jr so that they share a common vertex.
Curated OER
Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles and Related
Students classify angles. In this angles lesson plan, students explore the characteristics of angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. They identify polygons and sing a classifying angles song. Students participate in a...
Curated OER
N Equal Parts by Construction
Students experiment with straight edges and compasses to divide lengths into equal parts. They identify different fractions of the total length.
Curated OER
Polygons All Around Us!
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different geometric shapes in the...
Curated OER
Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes
Learners find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. In this perimeter and area lesson, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board. While no creative...
Curated OER
Pass It On
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
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Meet the Polygon Family
Fourth graders investigate regular polygons. In this regular polygon lesson, 4th graders explore the attributes of different polygons. Students work in groups to complete a KWL chart regarding polygons.
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Eye From the Sky
Students are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
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Slope Right Up
Students use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the activity.
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From Where to Where?
Students find locations based upon their latitude and longitude coordinates. In this latitude and longitude lesson, students locate points on a grid and learn how to use an astrolabe.
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Terrific Tessellations
Students explore tessellations that are found in nature and everyday objects. They observe the works of M.C. Escher. Students create their own tessellations using pencil and paper.
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Finding the Area of Triangles
Twelfth graders apply the formula for finding the area of a triangle to various problems. They work real life problems for finding the area of a bathroom and the cost of tiling it. They play a game, Triangle Bingo, where they match...
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Geometric Glossary
Fourth graders use drawing and paint tools to identify, draw and state several geometric terms.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Length of a Line Segment (Distance)
Use the coordinate plane and Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of a line segment. Click on the "Topic Index" to find a related practice exercise and teacher resource.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Draw Rays, Lines, & Line Segments
Draw rays, lines, and line segments with given points. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Line Segment
In this lesson, you will learn about the various types of lines, line segments, rays, the line segment symbol, and line segment examples. Check out the interactive examples and try your hand at solving a few interesting practice...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes
This robust lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school grades introduces the concepts for lines, rays, line segments, and planes. Resources are linked to it and ready for your use.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Line Segment
Learn about line segments with this useful reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Measure Line Segments
Explores how to measure the length of a line segment through examples and a video lesson. [0:40]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 10.6 Points That Partition Line Segments
Understand points that partition line segments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 5.1 Copies of Line Segments and Angles
Construct a copy of a line segment in this interactive exercise.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 5.2 Bisectors of Line Segments and Angles
Learn how to construct bisectors of line segments and angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 10.6 Points That Partition Line Segments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine the formula for finding the coordinates of a point on a line segment.