Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Triple

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the properties of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They label the hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle correctly.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Clumsy Tiler S

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve a series of parallel problems. They use statistics, geometrical, and numerical aspects to solve the problem. Students create a pattern that answers the problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Clumsy Tiler N (Fractions)

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore patterns and geometric sequencing. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. Students solve real life problems. They demonstrate, with cardboard pieces, fraction and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ESL Activity - Beat the Teacher

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students play the game Tick-Tack Toe with the students. Teachers prepare a list of questions for the students, primarily to find out already known knowledge. Students try to beat the teacher at this game.
Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Flashcards: Practice Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can build their own perfect square flashcards using 26 different terms. Terms and definitions are included.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Perfect Square Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Factor quadratic expressions of the general perfect square forms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots (Object Interactive)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explore a set of perfect squares, as well as their square roots using this highly interactive math resource. In addition, students will get to look at estimates of the square roots of non-perfect squares. Printable activities, solutions,...
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Square Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to square numbers then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...
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Other

Mathscore: Math Practice Problems: Perfect Squares

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This mathematics resource consists of perfect square examples with solutions at two levels of difficulty.
Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn the trick to factoring when the polynomial is a difference of two perfect squares. The site contains examples that are easy to follow.
Graphic
Wyzant

Wyzant: Perfect Square List

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
WyzAnt provides a list of numbers and their squares. The user decides how many perfect squares to be displayed and in what fashion. The table makes a good reference sheet for students and teachers.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Approximating Square Roots

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Practice finding the approximate value of square roots by thinking about perfect squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ns Placing a Square Root on the Number Line

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task develops students' number sense of squares and square roots. They are to find an approximation of a less obvious square root of a number to see where it would fall on a number line. To do this, they must examine perfect squares...
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Square Roots of Perfect Squares

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Resource provides review and practice of how to find the square root of perfect squares.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Knowing About Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students experience square roots, perfect squares, and absolute value to enhance their knowledge of numbers. Taking this awareness, students apply it to operations with integers.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Irrational Numbers and Radicals Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review irrational numbers and radicals. Examples are included.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Square Root?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Briefly covers the topics of square roots, decimal numbers, and perfect squares.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Squares and Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The learning activity examines squares and square roots. Topics include perfect squares, how to square a number, and the square root symbol. The resource consists of explanations and examples.
Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: Numbers: Square Roots

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The pre-algebra resource investigates square roots. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
Activity
Other

Mathsteacher: Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The lesson examines squares through definitions and examples. Properties of squares are also explored.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.