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Tennessee Curriculum Standards
Geometry
Algebra
Students will recognize, extend, create, and analyze a variety of geometric, spatial, and numerical patterns; solve real-world problems related to algebra and geometry; and use properties of various geometric figures to analyze and solve problems.

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Lessons (3)

This lesson utilizes the concepts of cross-sections of three-dimensional figures to demonstrate the derivation of two-dimensional shapes.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Geometry

Related Topics: conic section, geometry, hyperbola, parabola, polygon, pre-calculus, pyramid

Shows students that number patterns exist in the Pascal's Triangle, and reinforces student's ability to identify patterns.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Geometry, Number and Operations

Related Topics: arithmetic, binomial, chaos, coefficient, combinatorics, decimals, dimension, division, divisors, factors, fractals, fractions, geometric sequences, geometry, infinity, integers, iteration, length, lines, multiples, multiplication, pascal's triangle, pattern, probability, rectangles, recursion, remainders, segment, self-similarity, sequences, surface area, symmetry, triangle, whole numbers

Students learn to identify a variety of patterns using sequences and tessellations.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Geometry, Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, arithmetic, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, hexagon, iteration, multiplication, pattern, planes, polygon, recursion, recursive functions, sequences, squares, symmetry, tessellations, triangle

Activities (1)

Explore cross sections of different geometric solids: cone, double cone, cylinder, pyramid, and prism. Manipulate the cross section with slider bars, and see how the graphical representation changes.

Audiences: Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Graphs

Related Topics: algebra, calculus, cartesian coordinate, circles, conic section, coordinate system, ellipse, flyer, graph, hyperbola, parabola, polygon, polyhedra, pre-calculus, prisms, pyramid, radius, rotation, transformation