Curated OER
Geo-Wrap Vests
First graders use geometric shapes to create and extend patterns. Students read a book and view African garments. They identify patterns in the garments. Students create and decorate a paper vest with geometric patterns.
Texas Instruments
Construction Regular Polygons
Learners investigate the process necessary to construct regular polygons. They explore the degree measures of the angles in a regular polygon. Using this information and technology in the form of Cabri Jr., your pupils will construct...
Curated OER
Let's Learn about Symmetry
Students explore symmetry in architecture. In this cross curriculum art and architecture lesson plan, students fold paper to illustrate symmetry and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes. Students observe photographs or take a...
Curated OER
Tangrams
Young scholars construct the tangram pieces from a square paper by following directions to fold and cut. They make observations on the pieces formed and compare how they are related to each other. They explore patterns and shapes with...
Curated OER
An Introduction to Quadrilaterals
Students explore different types of quadrilaterals. Students define the terminology used with quadrilaterals. They create particular quadrilaterals based on specific characteristics of the quadrilaterals using an online tool.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Making Shapes
Tenth graders construct geometric figures using compasses and protractors.
Curated OER
It's a 3-D World Out There!
Young scholars construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Young scholars use K'NEX...
Curated OER
Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
Curated OER
Lesson from the web
Students measure the circumference of an object to the nearest millimeter. They also measure the diameter. The relationship of the two measurements is taught and how the value of pi came into existence.
Curated OER
Shape It
Fourth graders use math software and geoboard paper to design basic shapes. They write individual definitions for the geometric shapes based on what they see in the shapes. They apply their background knowledge of the shape as they write...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 6.7 Applications of Similar Triangles
Learn how similar triangles have congruent corresponding angles and proportional corresponding sides.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Similar Triangles
Explains the basic concept of similar triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Similar Triangles (Basic)
Given two similar triangles and some of their side lengths, find a missing side length. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Similar Triangles (Advanced)
Given two similar triangles and some of their side lengths, find a missing side length. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Similarity of Triangles
Discover the world of "similarity" in this test prep tutorial on similar triangles. Detailed explanation of concept with examples, challenging interactive practice, and a classroom activity that integrates math and science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Inscribed Similar Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the fact that the altitude of a right triangle creates similar triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Inscribed Similar Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to apply similarity to solve for missing information in inscribed right triangles.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Similar Triangle Examples
The geometry tutorial investigates similar triangles. Students learn about the definitions and theorems of similar triangles. Topics included are angle-angle, side-side-side, and side-angle-side similarity. The activity has several...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Similar Triangle Problems
The geometry tutorial investigates similar triangles. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Determine Similar Triangles: Sss
Given two triangles with some of their side measures, determine whether the triangles are similar or not. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Determine Similar Triangles: Aa
Given two triangles with some of their angle measures, determine whether the triangles are similar or not. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Indirect Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to use similar triangles and proportions to find measurements indirectly. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...