Curated OER
Similar Figures
In this similar figures instructional activity, students solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they write a proportion and substitute. Then, students find the cross products and simplify. Finally, they divide each side to find...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Parallel Lines (Object Interactive)
Investigate vertically opposite, corresponding, and alternate angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal using this highly interactive Learn Alberta math. Be sure to follow the link to the printable activities, solutions, learning...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallel Lines
Get the definition for parallel lines and explore angles associated with parallel lines.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Angles and Transversals
Students explore the relationships of angles formed when two parallel or non-parallel lines are cut by a transversal. This activity investigates the terms: Transversal, corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Similar Figures Discovery Activity
Students can use Cabri Jr. to discover two properties of similar triangles: corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are proportional.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Navigating Dc by Angles
Students can use a map of Washington, DC, to travel to/from different tourist locations using vertical angles, corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, same-side interior angles, and linear pairs.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal
In this activity, students learn and increase their knowledge about the angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Similarity
This site contains a lesson plan for high school age learners. The objective is to discover the factor of proportionality in similar polygons and to relate this factor to the perimeters and areas of similar polygons.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Parallel Lines and Angles Problems
Try these three problems about finding the measures of different angles that arise from diagrams involving parallel lines and transversals. Detailed solutions are written out for these three problems of moderate difficulty.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Geometry Special Angle Pairs and Parallel Transversals
Students are challenged to identify and measure angles created by parallel lines and a transversal as well as complementary and supplementary pairs.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Line and Angle Relationships
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of line and angle relationships.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Corresponding Angles
Explain that corresponding angles are the result of parallel lines being crossed by another line.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Corresponding Angles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify corresponding angles formed when a line intersects two other lines. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Corresponding Angles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify corresponding angles formed when a line intersects two other lines. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Corresponding Angles
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of corresponding angles 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: Corresponding Angles
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore the concept of corresponding angles by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Similarity
This learning tutorial describes the characteristics of similar figures and how to use scale factor and proportions to determine missing side lengths. The lesson includes PowerPoint presentations and videos demonstrating how to solve...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Exterior Angles
Intermath Dictionary's site defines terms relating to angles, gives examples, and offers interactive exercises.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Angles and Parallel Lines
Explains angles and parallel lines through examples and a video lesson.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Corresponding Angles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about corresponding angles, and how to use them to determine whether or not lines are parallel. Students examine guided notes, review...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angles and Transversals Study Guide
This study guide on angles and transversals covers key terms, angle types formed by transversals, postulates and theorems about transversals, and how to prove if lines are parallel or perpendicular. It is available for download with free...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Corresponding Angles
Learn about corresponding angles with this resource which offers detailed explanations and examples. Subjects covered include parallel and non-parallel cases. Links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 4.2 Theorems About Lines and Angles
Consider two parallel lines that are intersected by a transversal, and when it crosses the two others, many different angle pairs are formed. See the special properties of the angle pairs in this interactive.
Other
Nearpod: Similar Figures & Proportionality
In this lesson on similar figures and proportionality, students explore how to identify if figures are similar by applying their knowledge of corresponding angles and sides.