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CSI Investigation
Young scholars solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
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Fractal Fern
Students identify the location of coordinate pairs of an image. In this geometry lesson plan, students perform transformation and identify the image and pre-image point of location. They apply the concept of fractals to complete the...
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Calculating Distances in Two and Three Dimensions
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the distances by calculating the different parts of the shape of a two and three dimensional shape. They reason by analogy.
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Transformations
Young scholars draw on graph paper. In this geometry lesson plan, students review types of triangles and quadrilaterals. Young scholars investigate geometric transformations, including translation, rotation and reflection. Students...
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Are you in Golden Shape
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Translations
Students perform translations on different polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students create figures that will be used as an assessment to represent transformation. They perform hands on creation and relate it to the...
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Decode Word Is..
Students solve problems using patterns. In this algebra activity, students identify the relation, domain and range of a function. They graph functions using coordinate pairs.
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Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures
Learners explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson plan, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Learners analyze shapes as they are turned 90 degrees...
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Vectors
In this geometry worksheet, students investigate vectors. They add, subtract and identify the magnitude of each vector. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Transformations
In this geometry worksheet students rotate, reflect, and translate geometric shapes. The four page worksheet contains seventeen problems Solutions are not provided.
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Hexagon Island
High schoolers identify different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students name polygons using the number of sides. They calculate distance and slopes using the correct formula.
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Diagonals to Quadrilaterals II
Learners identify the properties of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the slope of a line and calculate the distance between two lines. They differentiate between similar and congruent polygons.
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Line, Ray, Segment
Learners define vocabulary words. In this geometry lesson, students identify the graph as a line, ray or segments. They understand the properties of each and calculate the distance on a number line.
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Transfromations
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve questions that involve rotations, reflections, and dilations. The one page worksheet contains ten multiple choice questions. Answers are not provided.
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Translations
Students explore the concept of translations. In this translations lesson, students discuss similarities and differences between images and pre-images. Students apply translations to coordinates of figures. Students use patty paper to...
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System of Axes
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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A Perpendicular Pilgrimage
Ninth graders design a safe passage through a 2-D obstacle. In this geometric math lesson, 9th graders engage in a hands on activity to better understand the concept of geometric and algebraic perpendicularity. Students will work in...
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Skateboard Flex
Students examine statistics by completing a skateboard measuring activity. In this flex lesson plan, students define what skateboard "flex" refers to and identify the proper method of measuring flex by conducting an experiment with...
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How Do Dilations Map Lines, Rays, and Circles?
Applying a learned technique to a new type of problem is an important skill in mathematics. The lesson asks scholars to apply their understanding to analyze dilations of different figures. They make conjectures and conclusions to...
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How Do Dilations Map Segments?
Do you view proofs as an essential geometric skill? The resource builds on an understanding of dilations by proving the Dilation Theorem of Segments. Pupils learn to question and verify rather than make assumptions.
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What Are Similarity Transformations, and Why Do We Need Them?
It's time for your young artists to shine! Learners examine images to determine possible similarity transformations. They then provide a sequence of transformations that map one image to the next, or give an explanation why it is not...
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Cracks on the Walls
Young scholars observe the cracks in school walls and pavements. For this geometry lesson, students explore the factors to be considered before building a structure. They complete a graphing and calculation worksheet after the lesson.
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Does the falling tree make a sound if no one if there to hear it? (or communication via encryption)
Students explore encryption. They discuss the importance of cryptography in our daily lives. Students use games and cryptography to discover transformational geometry and modulo systems. They design their own encryption puzzles and...
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Looking For Triangles
Learners solve problems with triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students analyze shapes to find different triangles. They name the shapes created by putting triangles together.