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Curated OER

Similarity and Dilations - Discover Properties of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate properties of similar figures. For this properties of similar figures lesson, pupils construct similar figures using Cabri Jr. They dilate their figure to create a similar one, and discuss the relationships between...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling Riverbeds with Polynomials (part 1)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Many things in life take the shape of a polynomial curve. Learners design a polynomial function to model a riverbed. Using different strategies, they find the flow rate through the river.
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Unit Plan
Radford University

2 and 3 Dimensional Shapes

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take a similar approach to three dimensions. Pupils develop the relationship between areas of similar objects and see how they relate to the ratio of the sides. Building upon area formulas, small groups put together volume formulas for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the Pythagorean theorem. They use three different activities that give students the opportuntiy to observe triangles, and use the Pythagorean theorem and practice different ways of determining areas of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Perimeter and Area of Triangles 2

For Students 5th
In this measurement worksheet, 5th graders study the different triangles and then use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area for each.
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

The Determinant of a Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the determinant. In this algebra lesson, students find the determinant and use to calculate the area of a triangle. They calculate the area of a quadrilateral in a plane.
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Learning
School Mathematics Project

Resource Sheets

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
This extensive and far-reaching collection of worksheets puts a new twist on many basic concepts. Learners use multiplication to trace a path from one point to another, tile a plane by converting between improper and proper fractions,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Triangles

For Students 4th - 6th
In this area of triangles worksheet, students calculate area for a set of 4 triangles, writing total area beneath each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Area of Triangles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area of triangles worksheet, students calculate the area of 4 given triangles, writing the answers in rectangles beneath each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Similar Polygons and Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In these similar polygons and circles worksheets, students complete 15 questions including 9 word problems regarding similar polygons. Students then complete 15 questions including 1 word problem involving circumference, area, and arc...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Goes Around

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the relationships between the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles. They calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares using a formula. Students investigate the relationship between the perimeter...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions

For Students 10th
In this functions worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they find the largest value of a given function. Then, students determine the values of the constants a, b, c, dso that the curve is a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. After conducting independent practice to find the hypotenuse of a triangle, they work with the teacher using examples in the lesson plan. The direct instruction is delivered...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Pythagorean Theorem activity, students determine the length of a missing side of triangles. They read story problems, draw diagrams, and use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real life problems. This one-page activity contains...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 8th
In this using the Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing information for ten right triangles.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, students use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of the triangle. Students complete 10 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Farmer's Problem

For Students 7th - 10th
In this farmer's problem, students determine the maximum area that can be enclosed under given circumstances.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of the Pythagorean Theorem to classify the hypotenuse of a triangle. The teacher uses examples from the lesson to aid students in comprehension of solving problems that involve problem solving. They create a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gougu Rule or Pythagoras' Theorem

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore Pythagoras' Theorem. They examine the pattern linking the length of the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle and the length of the other two sides. Students find an unknown side in right angled triangles.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Maximum and Minimum Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this maximum and minimum problems worksheet, students solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they find two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the maximum and minimum value of each equation. They also find...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shape and Space: Circles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create isosceles triangles.  In this triangles lesson, students participate in a quick fire exercise with combinations of numbers totaling 180.  Students complete a worksheet with several problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry of Circles: Week 7

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this circle worksheet, pupils determine the number of degrees in a minor arc, find the area of a circle, find the area of a shaded region. This two-page worksheet contains six problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fibonacci Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate the Fibonacci sequence of numbers. Through the use of Fibonacci numbers in flowers, leaves, fruits, vegetables, pine cones, and other forms of nature; students explore how Fibonacci numbers occur in nature. Then they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Big Is It?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. For this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.