Curated OER
Build a Weather Vane
Learners construct a weather vane using their knowledge of some geometric shapes. For this weather lesson, students work in pairs to create a weather vane in order to measure wind direction. Learners follow precise directions to ensure...
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Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons
Students identify interior and exterior angles of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students add interior and exterior angles of polygons. They use angle theorems to solve the problems.
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Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
High schoolers are introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation. They practice translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane. students use computers to learn about the three...
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Surface Area with Polydrons
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...
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Ship Shape
Third graders experiment with, identify, and follow teacher-directed instruction toward understanding two-dimensional geometric shapes found within the environment. Groups of students utilize geoboards to help them explain geometric shapes.
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Rhombi
Students examine the rhombi or diamond shape and compare it to the square. Students are challenged to create as many flat rhombus shapes as possible and develop a definition for the rhombus shape in 20 minutes while working in teams of...
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Fractions Describe Parts of a Whole
Third graders represent fractions as part of a whole. For this fractions lesson, 3rd graders use manipulatives to show how a fraction is a part of a whole. This lesson includes individual practice and an assessment instead of direct...
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Meet the Polygon Family
Fourth graders investigate regular polygons. In this regular polygon lesson, 4th graders explore the attributes of different polygons. Students work in groups to complete a KWL chart regarding polygons.
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Houses
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
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Polygons Defined
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Triangles by Identifying the Number of Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on the number of equal sides.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Classifying Triangles by the Length of the Sides Using Cabri
This activity uses Cabri Jr. to classify triangles according to the length of their sides. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying a triangle inside a composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Classification Grades 8 10
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Classify triangles by side lengths and angle measures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Classification Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Classify triangles by side lengths and angle measures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying All Types of Triangles by Lengths of Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on length of sides.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Triangles by Side Lengths
Practice identifying triangles by their side-lengths as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Sides
Students can practice classifying triangles based on side lengths through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Classification Grade 8
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Classifying triangles by using angle measures and side lengths.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Co Classifying Triangles
The goal of this task is to help students synthesize their knowledge of triangles where only two of the vertices have been given. They will need to know that a triangle inscribed in a circle, with a diameter of the circle as one side, is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Classification Grades 9 10
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to classify triangles based on their angles and sides.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classifying Triangles
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson covers methods of classifying triangles, both according to the length of their sides and by the measure of their interior angle.