Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Properties of Parallelograms
The properties of parallelograms are explained through examples and a video lesson. [0:53]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of Parallelograms
This activity shows the student how to construct a parallelogram using Cabri Geometry. Questions are asked after the construction.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of Parallelograms
In this activity, students go through the process of proving a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram. They understand the various characteristics of a parallelogram.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Discovering Properties of Parallelograms, Kites & Trapazoids
This activity allows the teacher to cover the properties of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, kite, and trapezoid in two days (90 min. block scheduling) Using a group setting students discover these properties using the Cabri...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of Parallelograms
In this activity, you will construct the geometric object by following the instructions below, and then answer the questions about the object.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Parallelograms: Discovering Their Properties
Students use the TI-89 with CABRI Geometry to discover properties of parallelograms. They will construct a figure and use the definition to discover the figure is a parallelogram.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Quadrilaterals That Are Parallelograms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to prove that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram given the properties of parallelograms.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Parallelogram Property
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs properties of parallelogram.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelograms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students properties of and theorems about parallelograms and how to apply them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelogram Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students the properties of rhombuses, rectangles, and squares.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Special Parallelograms
In this activity, students will study special types of parallelograms like rhombus and rectangle, and investigate properties related to their diagonals.
Other
Ic Teachers: Shapes Quadrilaterals
Are you looking for a very basic website that will explain the basic properties of a quadrilateral? Use this site to learn about the properties of a square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and kite. There are also some...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Defining Attributes of Rectangles & Parallelograms
At early stages of understanding of geometric shapes, 4th graders describe shapes, but do not yet characterize shapes by their properties. One example of a misconception students have at this stage is that a rectangle has two short sides...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Quadrilaterals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson goes deep into properties of parallelograms and special quadrilaterals. It has class interaction, student interaction, student practice, and whole class assessment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrilateral Types
Identify quadrilaterals based on pictures or attributes. Quadrilaterals included are parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles, and squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Rhombus
This math site explains properties of the rhombus, gives a visual aid to help with the formula given for it's area.
Curated OER
Ic Teachers: Shapes Quadrilaterals
Are you looking for a very basic website that will explain the basic properties of a quadrilateral? Use this site to learn about the properties of a square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and kite. There are also some...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Matching
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This matching game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Geometrica Fights Back!
This activity is designed to give students practice with the properties of special quadrilaterals (parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, squares, trapezoids, and kites). The students are provided with a "murder mystery" sheet with...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Rectangle
Learn about rectangles with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and interactive activities that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Two Dimensional Shapes Identify and Match
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students to analyze and compare various two-dimensional shapes according to the vertices, sides and parallel lines. It features "containers" created in Version 3 (can be used with...
Curated OER
Ic Teachers: Shapes Quadrilaterals
Are you looking for a very basic website that will explain the basic properties of a quadrilateral? Use this site to learn about the properties of a square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and kite. There are also some...
Curated OER
Ic Teachers: Shapes Quadrilaterals
Are you looking for a very basic website that will explain the basic properties of a quadrilateral? Use this site to learn about the properties of a square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and kite. There are also some...