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Geometric Lines: Parallel / Transversal / Perpendicular

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers in grade 7 and 8 work on outcomes related to spatial sense and geometric concepts, properties, and relationships. The instructional activity integrates technology and helps students be exposed to multimedia.
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Applications of Properties of Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilaterals lesson, students use the slope formula, midpoint formula, and distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
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Hands-On Geometry

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders construct a variety of geometric shapes and designs using a Mira, Clinometer and Geometry Flash Cards. They complete a worksheet.
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Geoboard Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students build polygons on their geoboards. In this geometry lesson plan, students build and then draw it on paper and label it. Students then switch with a partner to try an make a symmetrical shape.
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Exploring Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders follow the teacher as they enter information into the graphing calculator. They investigate different graphs to explain the slope of a line, the y intercept, and parallel lines.
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Spatial Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the geometry concept of spatial relationships. They draw a replica of a cube. Students list the planes on the cube and go into further depth with identifying the parallel line in segments of the cube. The...
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Digestive System, a Kinesthetic Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners actively act out an aspect of the digestive tract on two parallel strips of tape on the floor 3-4 feet apart and width of classroom which represent the digestive tract.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007 - Perimeter of Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders find the perimeters of polygons and use perimeters to form polygons. In this perimeter lesson, 6th graders study vocabulary associated with finding perimeter such as polygon, line segment, variable, and formula. They make...
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The Number of Solutions for a System of Equations.

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners define lines as dependent, independent and no solution. In this algebra lesson, students identify the type of solutions produces by systems of equations. They discuss the type of lines formed given a linear pair.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class solves systems of linear inequalities. They graph lines and identify the point of intersection.They graph lines and identify the boundary that represent the solution and solution set.
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Solving Systems by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve systems of equation through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and analyze the result to figure out if there is one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. They graph their lines...
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Lu Shih — The Couplets of T’ang

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Writing poetry in ancient China was the modern equivalent of sending a greeting card. Scholars learn about the ancient Chinese poetic form called the lu shih. They read about the context of poetry during the T'ang Dynasty and complete a...
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Plotting A Hurricane Using latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore map and plotting skills by tracing the movement s of hurricanes through the Earth's systems. a hurricane map is developed from daily media reports.
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Bisector Construction

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders construct parallel and perpendicular lines using a compass and a straight edge. There are 4 construction questions with an answer key.
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Longshore Current

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are posted at the beginning and end of a 10-meter long line parallel to the ocean and are instructed to look straight ahead towards the water. The student at the beginning of the line uses a stopwatch, goes to the water's edge...
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Angling Your Way Through a Picture

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students look at the geometry in an artwork. In this art history/geometry lesson, students research the artist Charles Sheeler and look at his painting Stacks in Celebration. They find the different types of lines, angles, and...
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Documentarians of an Era: A Study of the Paintings of Thomas Eakins and Gustave Caillebotte

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners produce an object analysis of 'The Champion Single Scull'. They begin with description, proceeding to deduction, and finally providing speculation by interpreting the outward evidence of culture. They use a clipboard and paper...
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Mean Value Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus instructional activity, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.
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Using Magnetotactic Bacteria to Study Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field.They comprehend the difference between anaerobic and aerobic organisms. Students can tell the difference of the shape of magnetic force field...
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Rhythm and Art: Rhythm Collage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a collage in response to musical rhythm. In this visual arts lesson plan, students will better understand the connection between visual arts and musical rhythm. High schoolers will follow the teacher's model of...
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MVT for Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus lesson. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
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Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars learn and review basic geometric terms, definitions, and theory, including regular polygons, lines, angles, points, etc. They make a tessellating stamp and create a repeating work of art.
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Absolute Location

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the geographic concept of absolute location. Using a variety of resources, they create a life-size classroom grid and locate the coordinates of a point, identify latitude and longitude of different locations, and...
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Where in the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the global grid system. In this globe lesson, students identify latitude and longitude lines and how these can tell the coordinates of any place. They use the Internet to find the exact coordinates for their town. 

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