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Exploring Geometry on the Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students define important vocabulary dealing with circles. They measure cricles to the nearest degree. There are 11 word problems to be solved.
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Spherical Geometry: A Global Perspective

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate spherical geometry using a globe and an apple. In this spherical geometry lesson plan, students translate Euclidean geometry terms to spherical geometry terms using a globe. They answer 3 questions about spherical...
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Circle Graphs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that covers the reading and interpretation of a circle graph. They review the part of a whole concept for percents and student observe and practice using the circle graph.
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Arcs and Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Noah didn't construct this kind of arc. High school scholars first explore how angles can be formed in circles. They then learn relationships between angles and arcs by conducting an exploratory activity where they position and draw arcs...
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What is DBH?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When measuring the circumference of a tree, does it matter how high you place the measuring tape? Most scholars have never considered this question, but scientists know that measurement techniques must be standardized. The 13th lesson in...
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Circle, Secants

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the secant segment of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students investigate secant lines formed outside the circle. They use Cabri software to create drawings and explore circles and secants.
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Geometry: Regents Exam

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review geometric concept including angles, polygons, quadrilaterals, trig and circles. They take a comprehensive exam covering topics on the Regents exam. There are 32 pages in this booklet.
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EngageNY

Construct an Equilateral Triangle (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Drawing circles isn't the only thing compasses are good for. In this first installment of a 36-part series, high schoolers learn how to draw equilateral triangles by investigating real-world situations, such as finding the location of a...
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Volume of Solids: Algebra/Geometry Institute

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Use this volume of solids lesson to have learners find the surface area and volume of cylinders, pyramids, and prisms. They place cubes inside three-dimensional figures to determine the volume. Worksheets and answers are provided.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Toilet Roll

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a...
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Geometry: Practical Applications of the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, working independently and in groups, apply the distance formula to practical situations. After solving various problems, students in pairs design coordinate planes from the school blue print to measure the distance from the...
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Measuring the Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use principles of geometry to measure the circumference of the Earth. In this applied geometry lesson, students use mathematics to determine scientific information. They make measurements, calculate the central angle, and...
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Product of Chord Segments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students creating chords intersection using circles. For this geometry lesson, students create visuals of chords ad their properties using Cabri technology. They measure the chords and explore the relationship among chords.
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Exploring Secants: Products of Segments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore secants and circles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They create arguments to prove the theorems are true.
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Slit the Width

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students calculate the circumference and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students construct a circle and calculate the distance of different sizes of circles. They define the relationship between the diameter and the...
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Using Circumference

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners participate in a lesson that covers the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. The teacher covers relevant vocabulary with the students. They work in groups to measure objects and calculate the formula to find the...
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of congruent triangles.  In this congruent triangles instructional activity, students use Cabri Jr. to construct two congruent triangles using circles.  High schoolers determine if the two...
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Orbital Bliss

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Most young mathematicians are aware that the planets don’t orbit the sun in a circle but rather as an ellipse, but have never studied this interesting feature. This resource looks at the planetary orbits in more detail and helps learners...
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Volume of a Cylinder

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers calculate the volume of cylinders. They measure the height, radius and diameter of cylinders. Following given formulas, students calculate the area and volume of the cylinder. They compare cylinders and predict...
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Exploring Chords: Products of Chord Segments

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the properties of chords. In this geometry lesson plan, students multiply chord segments to find the solution to their problem. They construct two chords that cross on  a circles.
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Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet.  In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes that...
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Exploring Centers of a Triangle: Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use problem solving skills, formal geometry, and The Geometer?s Sketchpad. They model and solve two real-world problems by constructing the in center and circumcenter of triangles.
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...