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Polygon Sum Conjecture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils calculate the sum of the angles of a polygon. In this geometry lesson, students use the interior angle formula of polygon based on the number of sides of the polygon. They identify the missing angle using algebra.
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Power Question 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this math worksheet, students determine the locus of points, M, in plane ABC, such that KMAB=KMAC. They also draw the triangle ABC. Then determine the proof of the interior angles determining the identity of the equilateral triangle.
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Application of Delta-Epsilon Definition of the Limit

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a Hexaflexagon using a formula. In this calculus lesson, students apply the definition of delta epsilon as it relates to limit to create a shape using creases. They relate the same rule to triangles and investigate angles.
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Quilt Patch Proof

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students construct a convincing argument that the same amount of fabric is needed for each color of quilt being made in a specific design. They justify the relationship between vertical angles and the sum of the interior angles. Students
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More on Tessellations

For Students 10th
For this tessellations worksheet, 10th graders solve 3 different word problems that include creating various tessellations. First, they group pentagons around a vertex so the angles add up to 360 and determine whether the pentagons can...
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Geometry

For Students 6th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students find the sum of angles, label angles, and more. Students complete 6 questions total on this worksheet.
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Geometry Worksheet #13

For Students 10th
For this geometry worksheet #13 worksheet, 10th graders work in groups to solve 6 geometry problems, involving measurement of angles.
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Math: Tangents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover how to recognize tangents and how to use their properties. They investigate and use the properties of angles, arcs, chords, tangents, and secants. Students use two tangents and the properties of similar triangles to...
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Nets And Surface Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders investigate how to find the surface area when using two-dimensional shapes. They conduct an investigation in groups while working sample problems given during class discussion with the teacher. They also review how to...
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Angles, Symmetry, and Quadrilaterals in Four Exercise Sets

For Students 8th - 11th
In this angles worksheet, students calculate the size of angles, draw lines of symmetry, and form quadrilaterals in four exercise sets.  The solutions are provided.
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Patterns and Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the concept of a linear function. They use geoboards to find the interior angle sums. The sum of the angles is found to equal 180 degrees. Students also investigate quadrilaterals.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry instructional activity, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned...
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CSI Investigation of Congruence and Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similarity and congruence using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students label triangles based on their properties. They find missing sides and angles using the interior sum theorem.
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Polygons Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the interior and exterior angles using the angle sum theorem. They identify and solve quadrilaterals using properties of quadrilaterals. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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The Luxor - Pyramids, Surface Area & Volume

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the surface area and volume of the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. They calculate the slant height, lateral edge, and diagonal length of the base. Using this information, students explore other areas of the hotel, such as...
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Polygons All Around Us!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. For this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different geometric shapes in...
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Introduction to Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the six trigonometric ratios and properties. In this trig lesson, students define basic trig functions as it relates to solving right triangles. They identify the equation for sine as o/h and cosine as a/h and tangent...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create tessellations. In this geometry lesson plan, students use polygons to create different patterns by rotation. They identify the reasons for polygons to create the type of tessellation it does.
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Meet the Polygon Family

For Teachers 4th
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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Pattern Block Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create polygons. In this shapes activity, 6th graders explore prefixes such as oct, tri, quad, pent, etc. and share their findings. Students use pattern blocks to create two different polygons and label them.
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at angles of a triangle in the context of building bikes and choosing bike sizes. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore build different sized triangles while...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Angles of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students investigate the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle. They will explore interior angles, and their relationship with the exterior angles of a triangle.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Angles of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will measure angles and investigate the relationships between interior and exterior angles of a triangle. They understand the definition of interior angles, exterior angles, adjacent angles, supplementary...