This discovery activity guides students to graph pairs of lines and observe patterns in equations of parallel and perpendicular lines. They notice that parallel lines have the same slope and perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals.
If you like the inquiry-based style, try these other discovery activities:
Inquiry Activities
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For more practice on the same concept, try:
Task Cards: Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Parallel, Perpendicular, or Nei
Two versions are included - Version 1 (Worksheet) - Students determine whether each statement is "always true," "sometimes true," or "never true." They color each one accordingly and end up with a design that can be checked quickly for accuracy (but cannot be easily predicted by students). Version 2 (Sorting Activity) - Students can work alone or in pairs or small groups. Students sort the statement cards into the correct category on the sorting mat ("always true," "sometimes true," or "never
This activity is a worksheet-style set of practice problems but also makes a nice winter decoration for your classroom. Simply cut around the circle when students have completed the questions and you have a high-shool style decoration!
Topics included in the questions on this sheet:
- Writing congruency statements
- Using Triangle Sum Theorem
- Identifying corresponding parts of triangles
- Using base angles of isosceles triangles
- Setting up and solving linear equations to find missing angle
This quick guide will help lead you right to the resources that you most need during this sale. These links will direct you to different types of independent guided learning & distance math resources to support you during this challenging situation. It's just a collection of the top picks for remote learning activities. I've organized them into a little catalog with just a couple pages containing clear explanations and links to guide you to just what you are looking for to fit your own studen
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