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Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: History of Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Different cultures' contributions to Geometry are discussed.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: The Polar Form of a Complex Number

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson from S.O.S. Math provides great information on the polar form of a complex numbers. It has many formulas and examples, and it also discusses the polar coordinates as well. Links are provided for additional subjects.
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
College professor Dan Bach reviews basic trig concepts, including trig functions, right triangles, circles, radians, and polar coordinates. Site includes animated graphs and detailed examples.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the special properties of 30-60-90 right triangles.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
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That Quiz

That Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
ThatQuiz is an excellent assessment tool for teachers and students. At this site, teachers can create individualized or group assessments on a variety of math topics. Students take these practice assessments directly online and receive...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Distance Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of the distance formula by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Volume of Pyramids: Biking the Blocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of distance between two points by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Basic Triangle Values

For Students 9th - 10th
This Purplemath lesson explains a simple pictorial way to remember basic reference angle values.
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Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Graphing With Coordinates in the Plane

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University provides a good five-part basic graphing instructor. Covers all the basics clearly. It is divided into links for easier navigation.
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Other

Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Vectors and Scalars Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A slide show presentation which shows how component parts can be used to determine a vector. It also introduces trigonometry functions to show how vectors can have rotational directions.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: Solve Right Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve right triangles for any missing side or angle given any two pieces other sides or angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Triangle Math

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Challenges students figure out ten unknown values for right triangles without getting any problems wrong.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg How Far Is the Horizon?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Some friends are at the beach looking out onto the ocean on a clear day and they wonder how far away the horizon is. A second problem asks how far the horizon would be from the top of a mountain. Students must also answer a question...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Defining Parabolas Geometrically

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to show that the points on a parabola can be characterized by being equidistant from a point (the focus) and a line (the directrix). Aligns with HSG-GPE.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Finding Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task asks students to examine three triangles in the coordinate plane and explain why they are isosceles triangles. Aligns with 8.G.B.8.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Bird and Dog Race

For Teachers 8th
For this race between a bird and a dog, 8th graders are provided with information about their starting locations on a map and their speeds. They are asked to predict a winner, draw the paths they might follow, decide how to determine who...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Intermediate

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 30-60-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Tall Is the School's Flagpole?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this lesson plan is to help students apply math concepts concerning similar triangles and trigonometric functions to real life situations. The students learn how to take these concepts and use them to find measurements of...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Precalculus Basic Formulas to Know

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource provides an introduction to some Precalculus formulas.
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Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Right Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of right triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 6.7 Applications of Similar Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how similar triangles have congruent corresponding angles and proportional corresponding sides.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 7.8 Triangles in Applied Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore some problems you can solve with your knowledge of triangles and trigonometry.

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