I am a 3rd year 8th grade math teacher. I've had a unique opportunity to work with all three middle school grade levels, and I enjoy making engaging activities to use in the classroom.
Students will discover the rules associated with transformations by rotations of triangles and polygons on a coordinate grid (part of standard 8.G.3.)
The activity is started off by using a cut-out manipulative to physically rotate the quadrant in which the shape is located. Students will record the transformed coordinates and write down any patterns that they notice from the original coordinates to the transformed coordinates. As a class, rules will be established. Students will then complete
Students will practice identifying the various relationships that are formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal as required by Common Core standard 8.G.5.
Students will find the missing angle in each diagram and identify the relationship of supplementary, vertical, corresponding, alternate interior, or alternate exterior.
Use this resource as a gallery walk or as individual task cards.
Answer key included!
Download my *FREE* Angle Relationships Flow Chart to assist students!
This flowchart can be used to help students identify the various angle relationships that exist when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. An answer key is provided.
Angle types:
-Corresponding
-Supplementary
-Alternate Interior
-Alternate Exterior
-Vertical
Let your students work together to solve simple, beginner, two-column proofs. One is an algebraic equations proof and the other uses vertical angles. Your students will love to race each other! These are suited for beginners who have just been introduced to two-column proofs in Geometry.
Students will work in pairs to draw their own figures and create a rule of which their partner will follow to draw a translated figure. This allows students to practice both of the skills associated with translations on a coordinate grid including writing and interpreting translation rules.
Informally assess the learning of your students with this free exit ticket. Students are asked to determine which figure has the greatest volume, the rectangular prism, or the cylinder- a combination of 6th and 8th grade common core geometry standards.
1 page included - 2 (different) problems
Students will complete 6 problems in which they will identify the translation rules of figures on a coordinate grid.
8th
Geometry
CCSS
8.G.A.3
, 8.G.A.4
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I am a 3rd year 8th grade math teacher. I've had a unique opportunity to work with all three middle school grade levels, and I enjoy making engaging activities to use in the classroom.
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