Curated OER
Vocabulary Challenge
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students choose which multiple choice answer best defines twenty-five mathematical terms. Students place their answers on the lines provided.
Curated OER
Geometry
In this geometry review game worksheet, students use the provided game cards and calling cards to play a Bingo-like game. Students learn geometric terms while playing a group game.
Curated OER
Geometry Library
Fifth graders write and illustrate books to make a class library of math term books. They utilize vocabulary associated with geometry to make their books. For example, one character may be, Mr. A Cute.
Curated OER
Quilt Squared
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics instructional activity, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
Curated OER
Where in the World
Students explore the global grid system. In this globe lesson, students identify latitude and longitude lines and how these can tell the coordinates of any place. They use the Internet to find the exact coordinates for their town.
Curated OER
Quandaries, Quagmires, and Quadrilaterals
Students classify, flip, slide, and turn a quantity of quadrilaterals.
Curated OER
The Building Blocks of Geometry
Fifth graders explore geometric building blocks in the real world in order to describe the characteristics and relationships of points, lines, line segments, rays, and planes. This is the first lesson plan in a series of lessons in...
Curated OER
Fashion Day
Eighth graders practice using basic measurements to solve word problems.They also investigate finding the perimeter of different polygons and define the characteristics to classify the shape as a polygon.
Curated OER
Geo-Mat
Students review plane figures by playing a game that resembles "Twister." They listen to directions to locate a large example of the figure which is placed on the floor.
Curated OER
Downtown Landmarks: geometry on Firstside
In this geometry learning exercise, students look at a picture of downtown landmarks and identify different shapes, lines, and more. Students identify 18 items.
Curated OER
Pass It On
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Triangles: Targeted Math Instruction
Students will learn how to apply the properties and characteristics of all triangles to solve real-world problems and identify and use the unique characteristics of right, isosceles, equilateral, acute, obtuse, and scalene triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Pythagorean Theorem to Classify Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if triangles are acute, obtuse, or right triangles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Triangles by Angles
Practice identifying triangles by their angles as acute, right, or obtuse. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Right Obtuse or Acute by Angle Measure
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to classify triangles based on angle measures.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Classifying Triangles
In this lesson, students learn to classify triangles by the size of the angles and the measures of the sides. Students will use interactives to explore equilateral, isosceles, scalene, acute, obtuse, and right triangles. Included are...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Triangles and Trigonometry: Properties of Triangles
This lesson focuses on the properties of triangles, a closed shape that has three sides, three vertices, and and three internal angles. There are different types of triangles such as a right triangle, obtuse, and acute based on the...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Triangles
This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to practice drawing and measuring triangles and angles. It also shows pictures and gives definitions of each type of angle and triangle.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Triangles
This is an excellent tool for students to explore how changes in the size of a triangle's sides or angles affect its appearance. Different types of triangles and angles are presented.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Try Angle?
In this activity, students investigate properties of triangles by randomly generating possible side lengths for triangles. They learn to determine if three line segments can form a triangle. They also learn to classify triangles as...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Triangles Side by Side
This comprehensive web lesson describes how to classify triangles by their angle and side measurements. It provides real-world examples and exercises for students to practice the skill.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles
On this site a viewer can learn about the different types of triangles, and categorized by either angles or sides. Tutorials are also included for interior and exterior angles of triangles. A teacher resource page includes a lesson plan...