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Exploring Similar Polygons
In this exploring similar polygons learning exercise, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems related to determining whether each polygon is similar or not. First, they write 3 equal ratios to show corresponding sides are...
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Similar Triangles
Ninth graders find the height of every day objects using techniques learned through postulates that allow triangles in a problem to be similar. They calculate the length of a missing side and solve proportions.
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Similar Right Triangles-Introductions to Trigonometry
For this geometry worksheet, students examine similar right triangles as the basis for the foundation of trigonometry. Students define the basic trigonometric functions and use a calculator to find the trigonometric value of an angle....
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Congruent and Similar figures
Eighth graders explore congruent and similar figures. In this eighth grade geometry lesson, 8th graders use geoboards to create congruent and similar figures and explore the relationships between the sides and angles.
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Similarity and Congruence
Students explore the concept of similarity and congruence. In this similarity and congruence lesson plan, students identify and verify whether or not two figures are similar, congruent, or neither. Students use postulates and theorems...
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Similarity and Congruence
Students explore the concept of similarity and congruence. In this similarity and congruence lesson plan, students cut out strips of paper and form a triangle. Students try to prove that their triangles are congruent using the SSS...
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It's All Just Similar to Me
Middle schoolers explore the concept of similar figures. In this similar figures instructional activity, pupils calculate scale factors of similar triangles. They find missing sides of triangles, and measure angles using protractors and...
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Proportional Similarities
Students model the geometric relationship with graphing. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between parallel, perpendicular, similar and congruent shapes. They use properties of polygons to differentiate their shapes...
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Similar Polygons Homework
In this geometry worksheet, students solve problems using the similarity and congruent theorem. They find the vertices and different parts of polygons using theorems. There are 18 questions.
Mathematics Vision Project
Circles: A Geometric Perspective
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
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Similarity
Students find the factor of proportionality in similar polygons. In this similarity of polygons lesson plan, students measure the sides and angles of polygons and derive a factor of proportionality between corresponding pairs of sides...
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Angles in Polygons
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving quadrilaterals using the angle sum of quadrilaterals. They solve for linear pairs, opposite angle theorem and triangular angles. There are 5 questions.
Inside Mathematics
Hopewell Geometry
The Hopewell people of the central Ohio Valley used right triangles in the construction of earthworks. Pupils use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine missing dimensions of right triangles used by the Hopewell people. The assessment task...
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Angles: Supplementary, Corresponding & Alternate (2 of 2)
In the second of two similar worksheets, anglers compute missing angles when given an alternate, supplementary, or complementary value. There are six problems to solve, but each of them requires two to four solutions. This is a nice...
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Angles: Supplementary, Corresponding & Alternate (1 of 2)
In the first of two similar worksheets, geometers compute two to four unknown angles when given an alternate, supplementary, or complementary value. There are six multliple-step problems to solve. This is a nice challenge for your...
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Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
Students identify different parts of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the navigator to crate a visual of the different parts of a triangle.
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Similarity and Congruence
Students determine that two figures are similar or congruent by
investigating figures that are similar and figures that are congruent. They prove that two figures are similar or congruent by using definitions,
postulates, and theorems.
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Simply Similar at Sea: Simple Triangles
Tenth graders answer a variety of problems based on similar triangle and learn about the rule of thumb. They will test the rule of thumb by estimating the distance to an object in the classroom.
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Measuring Angles
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Middle School Math Concepts - Grade 6
Twelve chapters cover a multitude of math concepts found in the Common Core standards for sixth grade. Each title provides a brief explanation of what you will find inside the chapter—concepts from which you can click on and learn more...
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Tennis Triangle
Students calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to measure...
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Investigating Area and Perimeter of Polygons.
Student sinvestigate the area and perimeter of polygons. They differentiate between similar and congruent polygons.. They identify the ratio and proportions of the sides and angles of polygons.
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The Radian Walk
Students play a game to learn angle measures in radians. In this precalculus/trigonometry activity, students play a game similar to a cake walk. When the music stops, which ever student is selected, names his/her coordinates and place on...