Curated OER
Principles of Flight
Fourth graders study flight and compare various flights. In this measurement lesson students complete a lab activity and record measurements.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: The Distance Formula
Twenty-four problems cover the topic of applying the distance formula in different settings. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 10.5 the Distance Formula
Learn and see examples of the distance formula.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: The Distance Formula and the Midpoint Formula
Twenty-two problems present a variety of practice working with the distance formula and the midpoint formula. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Parabolas and the Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a parabola, exploring a parabola using the distance formula.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: From Here to There Applications of the Distance Formula
In this activity, students' will use a pair of motion detectors to record the cartesian coordinates of a rod moving in a star-shaped pattern and calculate the distances moved between the vertices of the star. They also compare these...
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Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: The Distance Formula
Find a quick, concise explanation of the distance formula. An example is given and clearly explained.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Pythagorean Distance Formula
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the distance formula, including how it relates to the Pythagorean Theorem. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Missing Coordinate Using the Distance Formula: Lesson 5
This lesson demonstrates how to find missing x or y coordinate of a segment when given the distance between the two points on a coordinate plane. It is 5 of 4 in the series titled "Finding a Missing Coordinate Using the Distance Formula."
Purple Math
Purplemath: Distance Formula
A concise presentation of a lesson showing how the Distance Formula is really just the Pythagorean Theorem, and how it can be used to find the distance between two sets of coordinates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Distance Formula
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to use the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to use the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Given the coordinates of two points, use the Distance Formula to find the distance between them. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Formula
Review how to derive a general formula for the distance between two points.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Coordinate Geometry: Length and Distance
Given coordinates of points, the student will use the distance formula to solve problems involving length and distance.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Using the Distance Formula to Find Trapezoidal Area
This activity can be used as a formative assessment review of algebra and coordinate geometry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distance Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces the distance formula and uses it to prove that line segments are congruent. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Formula in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the distance between two points using the distance formula. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Formula in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the Distance Formula to find the distance between two points. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: The Distance Formula
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, provides a lesson on finding the distance between two points using the coordinates and Pythagorean Theorem.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Radical Expressions: The Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Distance and midpoint formulas are explained through the use of examples and a video lesson. [1:58]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Missing Coordinate Using the Distance Formula: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how to find missing x or y coordinate of a segment when given the distance between the two points on a coordinate plane. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Finding a Missing Coordinate using the Distance Formula."
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Distance Formula
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center at Syracuse University provides a brief description of the distance formula, including two worked examples. One example, shows how the distance formula connects to the Pythagorean Theorem.