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The Law of Sines

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners define the laws of sine as it relates to a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students identify the properties of sine to help then find mixing sides of a right triangle. They also solve for the missing angles.
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Trig River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calcute distances using trigonometry and angle measurements. They estimate the width of the Trig River, measure it and compare their results with their classmates. They collaborate with a group to research and find the results.
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Polygon Area Review Sheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this polygon area worksheet, learners answer 8 questions involving the area of several polygons. Students are given various details of the polygon and must find lengths of various polygons.
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Tiling the Plaza (Geometry)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make patterns with a variety of pattern blocks. Pupils experiment with making tile designs using only one shape by rotating that shape around a point. They enter a contest for creating the best tile design for the new plaza...
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Transformations and Rotations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define and identify transformation and rotation. In this geometry lesson, students define rotations as congruence or isometry. They find the coordinates of an image and pre-image.
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Writing Takes Shape!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read The Greedy Triangle and discuss geometric solids. In this geometry lesson, students list the geo-solids in the world and create a graphic organizer to show where geo-solids exist.
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Scale Drawings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Are you searching for a purpose for geometric constructions? Use an engaging approach to explore dilations. Scholars create dilations using a construction method of their choice. As they build their constructed dilation, they...
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Sin, Cos and Tangent

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the identity o sine, cosine and tangent. In this precalculus instructional activity, students solve and identify the different parts of a right triangle. They use the ratios of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing...
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Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover the difference between triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, students discuss the different types of triangles, then draw the three different types of triangles. The teacher will draw, or model, how to draw the...
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Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners draw triangles. In this shapes lesson, students discuss what they already know about triangles, what they are and what they are made up of. Learners discuss the types of triangles and practice drawing each type.
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Triangle Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
For this geometry worksheet, students use the inequality theorem to figure out if three segments will make a triangle. They are given the measures of two segments and must figure out the third segment on their own. There are 20 questions.
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Circles

For Students 10th
In this circles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 8 different types of problems. First, they find the measures of each segment given the center of a circle. Then, students find the length of a side of a triangle shown within a...
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Median

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems involving triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students use the properties of triangles to find the angles and side. They identify the median and altitude of the triangle.
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Similar triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles are formed by...
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Triangle Sum Theorem

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of angles and lines to prove triagle sum theorem. For this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how...
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Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various similar polygons. First, they determine the perimeter of a second triangle given the measures of all angles in the first. Then,...
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Triangles Congruency Theorems

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles are formed by...
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Similar Figures

For Students 7th - 10th
In this similar figure worksheet, learners find the length of a missing side of given triangles and quadrilaterals.  This six-page worksheet contains 24 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners estimate the equation of a line, angle of elevation and depression in this math lesson. They analyze e famous landmark design and make connections to algebra and geometry. They will also generate an equation, model the x and y...
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Tangents

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tangents worksheet, students determine the length of a missing side of a right triangles.  They use tangent lines to solve problems.  This two-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.
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Usefulness of Irrigation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore irrigation. In this science lesson plan, students show that water is necessary for plant growth and show how a dam can turn a nearly useless water way into a valuable form of irrigation.
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Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. For this perimeter and area lesson, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board. While no creative...
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The Isosceles Triangle Problem

For Students 10th
In this geometry activity, 10th graders solve a problem involving an isosceles triangle.  The problem appears to be deceptively easy, but instead requires the use of trigonometry to arrive at a correct solution.  The one page...
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
49Students investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.