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Reflections

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...
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Tessellation Trial and Error

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, students review attributes of equilateral polygons. They are introduced to the concept of a tessellation. Using protractors and pre-cut shapes, students arrange a variety of tiles to create tessellations. They...
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Polyhedra

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the characteristics of three-dimensional figures. They compare the nets of figures. Students describe the relationship between the nets draw and the solid. They identify the vertices, edges and faces of the...
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Polygons Defined

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore polygons. In this polygon activity, 4th graders sort polygons according to their properties. Students discover the connection between polygons and the Greek language.
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How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  For this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
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System of Axes

For Students 10th
In this system of axes learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 1 word problem. First, they determine the figure shown in the illustration and set-up an expression. Then, students solve to find the shaded region of the diagram.
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Parabolas

For Students 8th - 9th
In this parabolas learning exercise, students solve and complete 12 different types of problems. First, they draw a sketch of each equation shown. Then, students write the vertex form of each graph on the line provided.
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Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students review the definition of a parabola. They trace a parabola by locating points the same distance from a point as they are to a line. Students develop an equation for a parabola with its vertex at the origin. Students solve...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils review four types of parabolas. They discuss y=x^2-4x. Students practice working this problem by completing the square. They identify the vertex, focus and directrix of the parabolic formula. Pupils work several problems...
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Math: Solving Area and Perimeter Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners visit www.explorelearning.com/ Website to solve problems in area and perimeter. Next, they locate the vertex of a quadratic equation. In groups, students construct application problems and exchange them with other groups to...
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Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations on paper and check their results on the graphing calculator. They predict the direction of the graph and the vertex point. Students use the vertex, axis of symmetry and knowledge of which direction the...
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Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They solve quadratic equations by completing the square. Student's recognize the connection between the roots and the corresponding graph's...
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Parabola With Horizontal Directrix

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola and graph parabolic functions. They solve problems involving parabolas after a demonstration lesson by the teacher.
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Parabola with Horizontal Directrix

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola. They graph parabolic functions and solve application problems involving parabalas.