Curated OER
Pythagorean Theorem Homework
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, students determine if given side lengths for right triangles, find the length of the missing side in right triangles, and find the length of the diagonals formed in boxes given side lengths.
Curated OER
The Pythagorean Theorem
In this geometry learning exercise, students solve missing parts of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. There are 19 questions with an answer key.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Hopewell Geometry
Right triangles from 2,000 years ago? Learners investigate different right triangles found in the earthworks of the Hopewell people, a Native American culture that populated the United States from 200BC to AD 500. Learners apply concepts...
Curated OER
Using Proportions Homework
In this geometry worksheet, students identify simple ratio and reduce to the simplest forms. They find the measure of missing sides and angles. There are 20 questions.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Developing the Concept: Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Exact narrative and examples make this lesson on polygons easy to implement. Through it, your class will learn how to use a protractor and ruler to construct triangles and quadrilaterals according to your directions. Your class will be...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Congruence, Construction, and Proof
Trace the links between a variety of math concepts in this far-reaching unit. Ideas that seem very different on the outset (like the distance formula and rigid transformations) come together in very natural and logical ways. This...
Bowland
German or English?
Sprechen sie Deutsch? Future cryptographers must decide whether an unknown text is written in English or in German. They use provided pie charts about the frequency of words in the English and German languages to help make their decisions.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 5: Modeling with Geometry
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts...
Curated OER
Trig is SOH Easy!
Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students review the parts of a right triangle and use the Pythagorean theorem as a guide to find the trig identities. They find sine, cosine and tangent...
Curated OER
Launches for the Stars
Students are introduced to rockets and the space shuttle program. After viewing a 1960s show, they examine the role and history of NASA and how it evolved into having a space shuttle program. In groups, they create their own model rocket...
Curated OER
CSI Investigation
Students solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
Curated OER
Coordinate Geometry
Grab your class and get them graphing polygons on a coordinate plane! They investigate the four quadrants, discover the x and y axis, and correctly plot ordered pairs. To show their comprehension, each child creates a coordinate picture...
Curated OER
Balancing Act
Second graders identify the attributes of various shapes and estimate the weight of the objects. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders identify the attributes of concrete objects and use a pan balance to weight them.
Curated OER
Pythagorean Theorem
Need a few extra examples on using the Pythagorean Theorem? Here is a lesson plan that uses pictures of New York City’s buildings as a model, and young architects find the height of the building. Consider adding more examples to further...
Curated OER
Buffon's Needle An Analysis and Simulation
If you dropped a needle on a lined sheet of paper what is the probability that the needle will cross one of the lines on the page? Surprise your class with how calculating this probability can approximate pi. This question is known...
Curated OER
Calculating the shortest distance between two points
Eighth graders find the length of the third side of a right triangle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Create Equations to Solve for Missing Angles
Use understanding of vertical, complementary, and supplementary angles to set up an appropriate equation to solve for a missing angle measure. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Finding Angle Measures Using Triangles
Use your knowledge of angles to find missing angle measures in various complex situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angle Measures in Given Quadrilaterals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding and understanding the angle measures of quadrilaterals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Finding Angle Measures Between Intersecting Lines
Use your knowledge about angles to find missing angle measures in various situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angle Measures in Given Quadrilaterals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the degree measure of unknown angles in given quadrilaterals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Supplementary and Complementary Angle Pairs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use reasoning to figure out the measures of missing angle measures
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Find the Missing Angle
For this task, 8th graders are presented with a drawing of two parallel lines connected through two line segments. They are given the measures of two angles and are asked to find a third. Aligns with 8.G.A.5.