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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Equal Area Triangles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine a math worksheet and determine how to divide a single triangle into four of equal area. Using geometric principles, they sketch two additional ways to divide into into four equal triangles. To conclude, students...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 2: Congruence and Similarity

For Students 8th Standards
Review for the test with a comprehensive list of terms and concepts for the unit on congruence and similarity. It divides divides the sections in the order of the lessons presented during the unit. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polygons All Around Us!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Pupils identify different geometric shapes in the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by step plan to help...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CSI Investigation of Congruence and Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similarity and congruence using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students label triangles based on their properties. They find missing sides and angles using the interior sum theorem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  For this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
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Handout
Lockport City School District

Reasons for Geometric Statement/Reason Proofs

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Stuck trying to remember the formal language of a geometric proof? Never fear, this handout has them all ready to go. The reasons are sectioned by topic so this handy guide is ready when you are to tackle those two column proofs. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Is Hyperbolic Geometry?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ninth graders discuss the concept of hyperbolic geometry. They complete Internet geometry activities and write essays comparing and contrasting hyperbolic geometry to Euclidean geometry.
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Handout
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Curated OER

Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and formulas. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Designing a Quilt Pattern

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create and color a one-patch quilt design based upon a regular hexagon. They examine quilts and photos of quilt designs, read a handout, and complete their quilt design on a worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pattern Block Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create polygons. In this shapes lesson, 6th graders explore prefixes such as oct, tri, quad, pent, etc. and share their findings. Students use pattern blocks to create two different polygons and label them.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Areas of Polygons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the are of regular polygons. In this geometry activity, students create polygons on the computer and move it around to create different shapes. They explore the area of different polygons and how they inter-relate.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Angle Sum Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the angle sum theorem in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition and solved examples that help with understanding their properties. Includes practice questions with answers.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Obtuse Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this mini-lesson, learn about obtuse triangles including the obtuse triangle definition, sides, properties, examples, and other fun facts related to it.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Triangles

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Relationships Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews terminology for triangles, triangle properties, different types of triangles, and interior and exterior angle theorems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Find Angles in Triangles

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Find missing angle measures using the properties of triangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Handout
Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Exterior Angle of a Triangle

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
This tutorial discusses exterior angles of a triangle. Example problems with explanations are included.
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Unit Plan
Mathigon

Mathigon: Geometry: Angles and Polygons: Drawing Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on the Triangle Inequality, when the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third. When this happens, the three sides cannot form a triangle.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Properties of the Centers of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle. This activity explores interior angles, and their relationship with the exterior angles of a triangle [Requires Adobe Reader.]