West Contra Costa Unified School District
Investigating Similar Triangles
Let your use of the resource be in proportion to its usefulness. Pupils investigate similar triangles by measuring side lengths and considering given angle measures. The results of the investigation help develop generalizations about...
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Sample Lesson Plan on Lines and Angles
Student complete worksheet using the definitions of lines and angle vocabulary. They define the word and follow a direction given on the worksheet such "construct a line." They complete an online tutorial on how to measure angles using a...
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Geometry: Lesson 8
Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the finding of angles that are found in different two dimensional figures. They compare and contrast exterior and interior angles while also determining the unknown measures of...
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Logical Relationship of Postulates & Theorems
In this postulates and theorems activity, students explore a concept map containing information about angles and sides, alternate interior angles, and diagonals of a parallelogram. They use the concept map to prove theorems dealing...
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The Tipping Point
Students rewrite word problems and solve using math. In this word problem lesson plan, students gather data and observe the data. They relate this process to the scientific method and math. They review their data to be able to answer...
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Midsegments of a Triangle
Students analyze midsegments of triangles in this instructional activity. They use Cabri Jr. software to observe the relationships between interior angles and midsegments of triangles. Specific instructions for creating this...
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New York State Testing Program
In this algebra review lesson, students work review problems to get ready for their exam. There are 16 worksheets in this booklet.
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Candy Quakes
Eighth graders, using a candy bar, gum, and Twizzlers, demonstrate the effects of deformational forces on the earth's crust. They examine the processes of rock and fossil formation.
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Strongest Polygon
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry lesson, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
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Incredible Edible Bridges
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem...
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Constructing Midsegments of Triangles
Students construct midsegments. In this geometry lesson plan, students make conjectures and apply properties of triangles to solve problems. They complete an activity on the computer.
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Candy Quakes
Eighth graders use candy to show the effects of deformation forces on the earth's crust. In this rock and fossil formation lesson students construct models and simulations to describe and explain natural phenomena.
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Polygons All Around Us!
Young scholars explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Young scholars identify different geometric...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Making Conjectures About Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
The student will verify theorems about angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal and apply these relationships to solve problems.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Geometry Special Angle Pairs and Parallel Transversals
Students are challenged to identify and measure angles created by parallel lines and a transversal as well as complementary and supplementary pairs.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Parallel Lines (Object Interactive)
Investigate vertically opposite, corresponding, and alternate angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal using this highly interactive Learn Alberta math. Be sure to follow the link to the printable activities, solutions, learning...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallel Lines
Get the definition for parallel lines and explore angles associated with parallel lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallel Lines and Transversals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the fact that transversals cut parallel lines proportionally.
Other
Nearpod: Parallel Lines & Transversals
In this lesson on parallel lines and transversals, 8th graders explore the characteristics and how to draw parallel and transversal lines and explore the relationship between them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallel Lines and Transversals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to use the Triangle Proportionality Theorem with multiple parallel lines.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Angles, Parallel Lines and Transversals
Angles, parallel lines, and transversals are explained through examples and a video lesson. [1:01]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallel Lines and Transversals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to use the Triangle Proportionality Theorem with multiple parallel lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angles and Transversals Study Guide
This study guide on angles and transversals covers key terms, angle types formed by transversals, postulates and theorems about transversals, and how to prove if lines are parallel or perpendicular. It is available for download with free...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Visually Evaluating Parallel Lines Cut by a Traversal
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems about parallel lines cut by a transversal.