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Origami Frogs

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.
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The Trig to Soccer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze angles applied to a penalty kick in a soccer game. Based on dimensions of the goal, and the penalty area, students determine where the better chance of scoring lies.
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The Distance to an Unapproachable Point

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners use geometry or trigonometry to measure the distance of a far off point. They verify their measurements using a tape measure to check their work.
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Calculating the shortest distance between two points

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find the length of the third side of a right triangle.
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Angles, Parallel Lines, and Polygons

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine how to investigate polygons using an instrument of their own construction. They should be able to prove the general formula for the number of degrees in any polygon (including a triangle). Finally they investigate an...
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Trigonometry

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice calculating the unknown length of a right angle triangle. They also examine the pythogoram theory in groups. They help each other work through the problems.
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Geometry Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this geometry activity, students find the area of four polygons. They compute the measure of an angle. Students find the length of the sides of a right triangle. They name one arc and find the measure of two arcs.
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Symmetry

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore symmetry and discuss the difference between a rotation and reflection. Using hands-on activities, such as folding paper shapes, they discover how to find the lines of symmetry and symmetrical characteristics. As a...
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Proposed Problems

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students read the information about an isosceles triangle. The ratio of the lengths of two sides is equal. They determine the exact measures of its angles.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners find the different ratios of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing sides and angles on a right triangle. They use a robot to create a right triangle.
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SAS Similarity Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and use the similarity theorem. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between congruent and similar triangles. They solve problems using the computer modifying shapes by dragging.
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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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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the different ratios using a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students identify the sine, cosine and tangent of each side. They find the missing angles using the different ratios.
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Light Bounce

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems involving triangles. In this geometry lesson, students apply properties of triangles to find the missing angles and sides. They identify angles of parallel lines cut by a transversal.
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Geometric Mean Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students find the measures of the side of a triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the different parts of a right triangle. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Trigonometry in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how to apply the principles of trigonometry in authentic measurement situations. They work in groups to determine the height of an object such as a flag pole by determine the angle from their position to the top.
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Arcs and Chords Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry learning exercise, students answer questions about triangles using the correct properties. They find missing angles and sides of triangles. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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Fractals

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractal lesson, students use applets to explore Koch's Snowflake, Sierpinski's Triangle, and other fractals. Students develop these concepts through exploration and teacher guided...
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Integers

For Students 9th
In this integers worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they find a given number of consecutive integers with a given sum. Then, students determine the dimensions of a rectangle given the length and...
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The Anti-Gravity Machine

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine physics by completing a bicycle experiment in class. In this gravity instructional activity, students measure the characteristics of different bicycles and compare their different race times. Learners utilize a...
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Mathematics Within: Shape, Space & Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment and analyze triangulation to assess degrees of combined angles, predict polygons that tessellate as well as extending of shapes to create tessellations. They explore the concept of why some polygons tessellate when...
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Exploring Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that four special segments have a common intersection point. They identify the position of the intersection point in triangles. They produce conjectures about areas of the divided triangles.
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The Librarian Who Measured the Circumference of the Earth

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore angles, triangles, and investigate the circumference of the earth. They participate in a Webquest, access data bases, and communicate with other students through an on-line project site involving the circumference...
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Altitude Locator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use protractors, strings, and straws to construct a device used to determine the height of tall objects. In this applied geometry lesson, students use common objects to construct a tangent height guide. They use principles...