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Tennis Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to measure...
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Drawing Quadrilaterals

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, learners draw quadrilaterals and also find the sums of the inner angles for each. They practice drawing rhombuses as unique quadrilaterals.
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Law of Cosines

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners model scenarios using functions and their properties. In this trigonometry lesson, students calculate the angles of sine, cosine and tangent. They perform operation using a calculator.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the history of Pythagoras and his contributions to mathematics. In this middle school geometry instructional activity, students use one inch tiles to investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and to find the length of the...
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using geometric means. In this geometry instructional activity, students create altitudes in right triangles. They use Cabri software to move the triangle around and observe different sides and angles.
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Types of Triangles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the required functions of the Geometer's Sketchpad. Using the computer software, they construct similar triangles and identify them by angles and sides. Students classify triangles. Afterward, they complete problems...
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Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars solve problems using sine and cosine. For this trigonometry lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve triangular problems. They identify when to use law of sines using angle-side relationships.
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Geometers Sketchpad Practice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create polygons using geometers sketchpad. In this geometry instructional activity, students construct the interior angles of polygons and label the different points. They estimate and measure the different parts as they draw...
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify the sides and angles of a right triangle. They find the different trigonometric ratios and solve using sine, cosine and tangent.
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Geometric Mean Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students find the measures of the side of a triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the different parts of a right triangle. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Math is Everywhere: Part 2

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify shapes and measurements in everyday life.  In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders locate rectangles in their classroom and use standard and nonstandard forms to measure them.  Students view a video clip...
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Dilation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identidy and define various geometry terms, Students create exact replicas of a shape that is either smaller or larger than the original shape. Students prove that their entire shapes are larger or smaller in the same...
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Geometry: Lesson 10

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean theorem and how it is used in geometry. Measurements for different triangles is given and then students must solve problems in order to practice using the formula.
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Side Splitter Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the side splitter theorem. For this geometry lesson, students estimate and solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. They identify angles created by lines that are parallel.
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Navy Sail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson plan, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board...
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Coordinate Grid: Mapping Archeological Sites

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover how to apply the Cartesian coordinate system by figuring out the length and width of their school playground. They determine that pacing is an important tool for the initial mapping of a site. Students conduct a...
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Similar and Congruent Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this similar-congruent worksheet, students determine measures of unknown angles, draw congruent shapes and determine whether shapes are congruent. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Waves

For Students 9th - 12th
In this wave worksheet, students will review the characteristics of waves which includes the parts of a wave, how waves are measured, and how waves are created. This worksheet has 8 vocabulary used in a word puzzle, 5 true or false, and...
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Introducing Trig

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the importance of triangles in the real world. They find the unknown side of a right triangle using a scale drawing. Students use Pythagoras' Theorem and other appropriate ratios.
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Congruence: Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this congruence learning exercise, students trace figures, measure sides and angles, mark congruent sides and angles, then use a given diagram to answer questions and explain reasoning. Students also answer 2 test prep questions....
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Triangles Introduction

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore geometry by drawing various shapes in class. In this triangle characteristics lesson, students identify the attributes that classify a shape as a triangle and practice using their bodies to create triangles in class....
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra lesson plan, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by step plan...