Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Using Trigonometry to Find Side Lengths of an Acute Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Not all triangles are right! Pupils learn to tackle non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. After using the two laws, they then apply them to word problems. 
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Basic Trigonometric Functions: Ladder Length

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Climb the ladder to trigonometry. The interactive introduces trigonometric ratios and finding lengths of sides of right triangles created by a ladder and a building. Learners use the interactive to create triangles by moving the top of...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Kites: On the Right Track

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use the Pythagorean theorem to discover the relationships between the lengths of sides of a right triangle. In this right triangles lesson plan, students use their reasoning and mathematical skills.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trapezoids

For Students 10th
In this trapezoids worksheet, 10th graders solve 5 different problems related to trapezoids and applying the appropriate theorem. First, they define a trapezoid, including its bases, legs, and base angles. Then, students use the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry In the Yard

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students are responsible for creating a border around a triangular garden spot, of which they know the measurements for two sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side and complete the garden.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils identify the different parts of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They work with irrational and rational roots.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry and Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a right triangle displayed by the teacher. Students measure legs and the interior angles of the triangle. They look for a pattern or relationship between the legs and angles. Students use pegboards and string to create more...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Navy Sail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin...
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Curated OER

Extra Practice 44: Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this quadratic worksheet, students read short stories, write quadratic equations and use their problem solving skills to solve the equation. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a diagonal, dimensions of a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Worksheet: Geometry Problem (3)

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, students find the missing side of a triangle within a triangle. Students use sine and cosine relationships as well as the Pythagorean Theorem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Vertical Tower

For Students 11th
In this trigonometry activity, 11th graders are given a tower built by different angles and asked to prove the sides are true using the theorems of trig angles. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometric Triangles

For Students 9th - 11th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students find the missing angle and sides given the 6 trigonometric values. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area of Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze the different properties of parallelograms related to their angles, sides and diagonals. There are 5 problems with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

SuperShapes, Part 1; "Tri"ing Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
An outstanding lesson on triangles awaits your math scholars. Learners focus on the triangle, which is the strongest of all polygons. They see the role that triangles play in the design of buildings, and learn about triangle...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry Journal: Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this isosceles triangles worksheet, students justify and determine the symmetry of an isosceles triangle. They explore the bisector of rectangles. This three-page worksheet contains two problems. Answers are listed on page three.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the Hinge Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the application of Hinge Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students write inequalities, given two sides of a triangle. They solve problems with triangular inequalities using the proper theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How are Trig Ratios Used to Measure Triangle Sides

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the ratios of trig identities. In this geometry activity, students solve the missing sides and angles of triangles using trig ratios. They relate the graphs and waves to real life scenarios.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem and Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the properties of a right triangle. They find the missing side and angles of a right triangle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Triangle Exercises

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this math learning exercise, students look for the solutions to the various problems involving triangles. They focus upon finding the angles and lengths of sides.
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Rhombuses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Just what does it take to show two rhombuses are similar? The assessment task asks pupils to develop an argument to show that given quadrilaterals are rhombuses. Class members also use their knowledge of similar triangles to show two...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Triangle Congruency Proofs (part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Looking to challenge your young scholars that have mastered basic triangle congruence proofs? A collection of proofs employ previously learned definitions, theorems, and properties. Pupils draw on their past experiences with proofs...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Triangle Congruency Proofs (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Can they put it all together? Ninth graders apply what they know about proofs and triangle congruence to complete these proofs. These proofs go beyond the basic triangle congruence proofs and use various properties, theorems, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polygon Sum Conjecture

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders identify the missing angles using the polygons sum conjecture. They measure exterior and interior angles using their angle theorems. There are 63 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Triangle Inequalities Homework

For Students 10th - 11th
For this geometry worksheet, students solve problems based on the triangle inequality theorem(s) in which determine if the given lengths can form a triangle, given two sides of a triangle determine the range of the third side, and order...

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