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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 5: Modeling with Geometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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...
AP Test Prep
College Board

Calculus at the Battle of Trafalgar

For Teachers 10th - 12th
All's fair in math and war. Scholars examine the Battle of Trafalgar using calculus. They set up and solve a system of differential equations to determine the number of ships remaining in each fleet over time.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of a parallelogram. In this geometry lesson, students perform translation using a coordinate plane and coordinate pairs. They perform translation on other polygons.
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Curated OER

Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of parallelograms and use to to solve problems. They create polygons using Cabri software.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Corresponding Sides and Angles of Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students differentiate between corresponding sides ad angles of two triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the differences as well as the similarities between two triangles. They differentiate between similar and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

2-D Geometry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe and compare attributes of two-dimensional shapes. They explain geometric terms, angles and shapes. Students demonstrate each vocabulary word with their body and they mirror the body positions associated with each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations

For Students 9th
In this systems of equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems. First, they solve each of the given equations. Then, students set the equations up in standard form and enter the coefficients of x and y. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Pictures from Smaller Shapes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate shapes. In this dimension and orientation of shapes lesson, students identify and color shapes, use shape stamps to form animals, glue shapes together to make other objects and describe how shapes are used.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Special Parallelograms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify properties of trapezoids. In this geometry lesson, students are put into groups and use computer programs to analyze polygons. They drag and move the shapes around as they make predictions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Linear Equations

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use graphing calculators to graph equations. They make visual models of algebraic expressions and they can readily see that an equation represents something.
Activity
Curated OER

Life in a Geometrical Town

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this geometry worksheet, students create a map that uses various geometrical concepts. The final project is the creation of a "geometrical town." Rubric for grading is included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Street Map

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this street map instructional activity, students observe the street map and answer short answer questions using the map. Students complete 4 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slope Right Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
Interactive
Curated OER

My Test Book: Geometry

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding geometry skills. Students may view the correct answers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Geotown" Scrapbook

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a scrapbook. In this geometry lesson, students use digital cameras to take pictures of geometrical concepts. Students use the pictures to create a "Geotown" scrapbook.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Connecting Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate between translation, reflection and rotation. They explore the 3 types of transformation using Cabri Jr. and build on previous knowledge in this lesson.
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Median of a Trapezoid

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the median of trapezoids and other polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify important properties of trapezoids. They create trapezoids and polygons using Cabri software.
Lesson Plan
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Triangle Attributes and Measures

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of triangles. In this triangles instructional activity, 7th graders sort triangles according to various attributes such as acute, obtuse, isosceles, or equilateral. Students find the area and perimeter...
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Drawing a Perspective Floor

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the three D world of building. In this geometry activity, 10th graders investigate math as it relates to the real world, increasing their perspective on mathematical concepts. They realize there is more to math...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the various attributes of quadrilaterals. In groups, they use the attributes to sort quadrilaterals into different classes and a hierarchy. They review the new vocabulary and attributes with a partner to end the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Missing Lengths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this missing length worksheet, students write equations to help find the missing lengths of 4 figures, determine the perimeter of each and "write about it." Answers included on page 2.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 24

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this math worksheet, students find how a 1 kg bucket filled with 10 kg of water is lifted 10 m into the air. They set up an integral which gives the total amount of work done on the bucket and the water used for lifting it.
Lesson Plan
Museum of Science

Linear Perspective: Painting Distance with Size

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine a simple set up to measure the change in the apparent size of an object as it moves away from them.

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