Loading...Measurement and Geometry: Resources for Adult Educators
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This collection of video segments produced by KET provides resources for teaching measurement and geometry in the adult education classroom. In this collection, you will find individual lessons tailored to specific geometric concepts such as naming angles, finding area, and calculating volume. Each resource contains a video clip accompanied by a printable background essay and suggested discussion questions. Most resources also include teaching tips for application in your classroom.
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Angles - Acute, Obtuse, Straight, and RightAngles are measured in degrees. These measures are used to classify angles as acute, obtuse, straight, or right. |
9-12 |
Video |
Angles - Complementary and SupplementaryUnderstanding complementary and supplementary angles will help you solve for an unknown angle measurement. |
9-12 |
Video |
Angles - NamingThere are three ways to name an angle. |
9-12 |
Video |
Angles - Parallel Lines Crossed by a TransversalAlthough parallel lines never meet or cross, they can be intersected by one or more lines called transversals. |
9-12 |
Video |
Angles - Right and ObtuseAngles are measured in degrees. These measures are then used to classify angles as acute, obtuse, straight, or right. |
9-12 |
Video |
Angles - Vertical and CongruentVertical angles lie diagonally opposite one another at an intersection. Vertical angles are equal in measure. |
9-12 |
Video |
Converting English Units of MeasurementIn many situations you encounter in daily life, you need to convert (change) a measurement from one unit to another. |
9-12 |
Video |
The Coordinate PlaneThe coordinate plane is a flat surface that is divided by two number lines into four quadrants. |
9-12 |
Video |
Counting and MeasuringNumbers are used to count and to measure. We use numbers to talk about time, distance, size, and weight. |
9-12 |
Video |
English and Metric MeasurementBoth English and metric measurement systems are used to measure length, weight, and volume (how much something holds). |
9-12 |
Video |
Equivalencies and BenchmarksKnowing basic equivalencies and benchmarks will help you with measurement. |
9-12 |
Video |
Finding AreaArea is measured in square units. Multiply the length times the width to get the square units. |
9-12 |
Video |
Finding the Area of Irregular FiguresArea is measured in square units. Partition irregular figures into regular shapes first to find area. |
9-12 |
Video |
Finding VolumeVolume is the measure of how much space there is within a three-dimensional object. |
9-12 |
Video |
GED Formulas: Isolating the VariableTo solve for a “missing” dimension, you need to use an algebraic strategy known as isolating the variable. |
9-12 |
Video |
GED Formulas: Using VariablesA variable is a letter or symbol that takes the place of a number. Variables are used in formulas to solve problems. |
9-12 |
Video |
The Language of GeometryIn geometry, familiar words have very specific meanings. |
9-12 |
Video |
Metric Units and PrefixesThe metric system of measurement is based on tens. Use metric prefixes to name larger or smaller units. |
9-12 |
Video |
Pi, Circumference, and RadiusUnderstanding pi, circumference, and radius will help you measure the distance around and surface within a circle. |
9-12 |
Video |
SlopeSlope is the measure of the incline, or steepness, of a line. |
9-12 |
Video |
Solving for X and YThe relationship between the ordered pair of x and y allows you to solve equations with two variables. |
9-12 |
Video |
Triangles - Isosceles and ScaleneAn isosceles triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles. A triangle with no equal sides or angles is called a scalene triangle. |
9-12 |
Video |
Triangles - Sides and AnglesAll triangles are composed of three sides and three angles. |
9-12 |
Video |
Triangles - SimilarSimilar triangles have the same shape, but they are not necessarily the same size. |
9-12 |
Video |
Triangles - The Pythagorean RelationshipThe relationship between the length of the hypotenuse and the legs of a right triangle is called the Pythagorean Relationship. |
9-12 |
Video |
Understanding The QuestionFollowing a problem-solving process is a logical way to approach problems. |
9-12 |
Video |
