Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Triangles Congruency Theorems

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. For this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles are formed by...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Conditional Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students read given sentences and identify the hypothesis and the conclusion of the conditional statements. There are 21 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Isosceles Triangle Problem

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve a problem involving an isosceles triangle.  The problem appears to be deceptively easy, but instead requires the use of trigonometry to arrive at a correct solution.  The one page...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Flat Earth

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between different planes. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between a plane and a sphere. They discuss the Great Circle, Geodesic and Lune as it relates to the earth.
Lesson Plan
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Tennis Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to measure...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore the history of Pythagoras and his contributions to mathematics. In this middle school geometry lesson, students use one inch tiles to investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and to find the length of the sides of a...
Lesson Plan
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Math is Beautiful

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars explore how geometry is used on the composition of artworks by artists from different cultures. This lesson is equally suited for a Math or Art classroom at the late-elementary or early-middle school level.
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Tessellations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate geometric shapes using tessellations. For this geometry lesson, 7th graders practice tessellations using different shapes. They create different designs using tessellations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hidden Jewels of Geometry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify different geometric shapes, and arrange them artistically in original jewelry designs.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Triangle Fundamentals Homework

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the missing angles of non right triangles using the angle sum theorem. They solve for the unknown using algebra. There are 21 questions.
Lesson Plan
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Strongest Polygon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry lesson, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  In this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math A Regents Questions by Performance Indicator: Conditional Statements

For Students 8th
In this conditional statement worksheet, 8th graders read conditional statements and then identify its converse.  This three-page worksheet contains 8 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are listed on the last page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shortest Distance Between Points and Lines

For Teachers 10th Standards
Learners use technology to determine the shortest between two points in a plane. They are required to support their analytic explanations with visual illustrations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Vocabulary Multiple Choice Words Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Structures and Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students make jewelry using different shapes from magazines, tissue paper, cardboard, and other materials. In this making jewelry lesson plan, students complete this hands on activity to discuss how shapes are used.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Polygons: Interior and Exterior Angles

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource where you can learn how to calculate the measures of the interior and exterior angles of any regular polygon with these tutorials. There are several practice pages for someone to try. The teacher resource page includes...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Exterior Angles Theorems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students the sum of exterior angles for any polygon and the relationship between exterior angles and remote interior angles in a triangle....
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Shape: Proof of the Sum of the Angles in a Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Determine that all angles in a triangle equal 180 degrees.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Equation Practice With Angle Addition

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Given the sum of a pair of angles and the algebraic expressions that represent them, form and solve an equation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Interior Angles of Polygons

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn what an interior angle of a polygon is and how you can calculate their value in triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons. Includes a chart that overviews the "general rule" for determining the sum of internal angles in any polygon...