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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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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...
PPT
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Chalkboard Challenge: Fifth Grade Math Review

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This PowerPoint addresses fifth grade math concepts, focusing mostly on geometry. The interactive math review game is in a "Jeopardy" style format and enables students to revisit the topics in geometry such as polygons, quadrilaterals...
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The Isosceles Triangle Problem

For Students 10th
In this geometry instructional 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. ...
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Designing a Quilt Pattern

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create and color a one-patch quilt design based upon a regular hexagon. They examine quilts and photos of quilt designs, read a handout, and complete their quilt design on a worksheet.
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Applications and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems after translating them into algebraic expressions. Special attention is paid to converting the measurement units.
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Wave Terms and Concepts

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this waves activity, students define 23 vocabulary words associated with the different types of waves and how waves are measured. Students complete 23 matching terms with definitions and draw the superposition of two waves shown.
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More on Tessellations

For Students 10th
In this tessellations worksheet, 10th graders solve 3 different word problems that include creating various tessellations. First, they group pentagons around a vertex so the angles add up to 360 and determine whether the pentagons can...
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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...
Worksheet
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Polygons

For Students 5th - 7th
In this polygon worksheet, students draw various polygons according to given specifications and find angle sums. A website reference for additional resources is given.
Interactive
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SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 04

For Students 10th - 11th
In this SAT Practice Test, students solve a variety of problems that range from solving for a variable, rate, probability, and area.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the history of Pythagoras and his contributions to mathematics. In this middle school geometry lesson, students use one inch tiles to investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and to find the length of the sides of a right...
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Math is Beautiful

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore how geometry is used on the composition of artworks by artists from different cultures. This instructional activity is equally suited for a Math or Art classroom at the late-elementary or early-middle school level.
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The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Paper Airplane Activity

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders select and build one of five different paper airplane designs and test them for distance and for time aloft. Part of this activity is designed to explore NASA developed software, FoilSim, with respect to the lift of an...
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review for the Regents Exam. In this math lesson, students review core concept for the Regents exam by working a variety of problems. A printable worksheet is provided.
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Hidden Jewels of Geometry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify different geometric shapes, and arrange them artistically in original jewelry designs.
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Strongest Polygon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry lesson, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
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Symmetry and Tessellations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate tessellations and their origins. Students trace triangles to form a tessellation. They measure the angle of equilateral triangles. Students locate the line of symmetry, they create geometric squares,...
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How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  In this geometry instructional activity students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
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Applying Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use the theorems regarding right triangles to find the missing length in a special right triangle. The one page worksheet contains eleven questions. Answers are included.
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
There isn't a more popular geometry formula than the Pythagorean Theorem! Learners understand the special side relationships in a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides and to solve problems. They begin...
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Developing the Concept: Triangles and Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Exact narrative and examples make this lesson on polygons easy to implement. Through it, your class will learn how to use a protractor and ruler to construct triangles and quadrilaterals according to your directions. Your class will be...
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Vector Lab

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Here is a math lab that helps young mathematicians understand the real-life meaning for vector addition. By building a model using spring scales and washers as weight, and then calculating the vector addition using two different methods,...