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: 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
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.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Characteristics of Parallelograms
In this lesson, students learn more about the characteristics of parallelograms by folding paper and measuring the angles in a parallelogram. Students use a ruler and protractor to draw parallelograms with given properties. Then,...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelograms Study Guide
This study guide on parallelograms covers types of quadrilaterals, properties of parallelograms and theorems that describe them, how to identify parallelograms, and special types of parallelograms. It is available for download with free...
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.
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.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Geometry: Parallelograms: What Is a Parallelogram?
The lesson discusses parallelograms. The resource examines facts, diagonals, and sides of a parallelogram. Explanations and examples are included.
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.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
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.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Special Parallelograms: Squares, Rectangles, and Rhombuses!
Examines special parallelograms. Students learn about a rectangle, rhombus, and square. Definitions and examples with solutions are included.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallelogram: (Coordinate Geometry)
Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...
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.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Diagonals of a Rhombus
In this lesson, students learn how the diagonals of a rhombus are related. They use interactive sketches to learn about the properties of the angles and diagonals of squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, and other...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Interior Angles of a Parallelogram
Learn about the interior angles of a parallelogram with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 4.8 Applications of Quadrilateral Theorems
Explore quadrilateral properties and threorems.
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Theorems and Postulates for Geometry
Here is a partial list of theorems, postulates, and properties.
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.
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.