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Geometric Transformations	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
These guided, interactive activities use figures, interactive diagrams, pattern blocks, geoboards, graphs, programmable turtles, and coordinate systems to help students learn what it means to perform ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Dimension and Scale Dialogue	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Support Material	[1]
Discusses fractal dimension, how that dimension relates to scale, and the formula needed to calculate the fractal dimension of an object. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Side Length and Area of Simila...	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
The user can manipulate the side lengths of one of two similar rectangles and the scale factor to learn about how the side lengths, perimeters, and areas of the two rectangles are related. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Dimension for Irregular Fracta...	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Support Material	[1]
Discusses the problem of determining the fractal dimension of irregular fractals and how the scale is indeterminite in these fractals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Similar Figures	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
This applet demonstrates how similar figures are created through transformations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Congruence Theorems	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
In this investigation, the user can explore the conditions that guarantee uniqueness of a triangle, quadrilateral, or pentagon regardless of location or orientation. Each set of conditions results in ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Paper Folding Activity	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students fold a sheet of paper (a manipulative) and also simulate folding using a JavaSketchpad activity to observe geometric relations. Students think about the angle measurements and the side measur... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Transformations	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
These guided, interactive activities use figures, interactive diagrams, pattern blocks, geoboards, graphs, programmable turtles, and coordinate systems to help students learn what it means to perform ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Story - Side Length and Area o...	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Story	[0]
'Side Length and Area of Similar Figures' applet and the corresponding 'Side Length, Volume, and Surface Area of Similar Solids' applet are the subject of this story. These two applets help demonstrat... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Symmetry	Similarity (Math 7)	Computer	Support Material	[0]
Provides illustrations and a definition of symmetry. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Self-Similarity Dialogue	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Discusses how fractals are self-similar objects. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pentominoes	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A virtual manipulative of pentominoes which can be rotated and also reflected (flipped). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Height of the Pole	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This applet asks you to find the height of a pole using the information about the two surrounding poles. Look at the similarity of the triangles formed in the picture. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Side Length, Volume, and Surfa...	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
The user can manipulate the scale factor that links two three-dimensional rectangular prisms and learn about the relationships among edge lengths, surface areas, and volumes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Understanding Ratios of Areas ...	Similarity (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Users are given an opportunity to explore an interesting quantitative relationship between the area of a polygon and the area of an inscribed figure formed by joining the midpoints of the adjacent sid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Similar Figures	Similarity (Math 7)	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
The user learns what similar figures are and how to determine if two figures are similar. After viewing examples, users can interactively practice determining the length of the missing side of two sim... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ratios and Proportions Unit Qu...	Similarity (Math 7)	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
The user takes an online interactive quiz on ratios, proportions, rates, and similar figures. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Similar Figures	Similarity (Math 7)	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
The user reviews the definition of similar figures and how to use proportions to find the measure of the missing side. After viewing examples of this method, users can interactively practice matching... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Relations and Sizes Unit Quiz	Similarity (Math 7)	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
Users can interactively practice their understanding of right triangles, similar figures, congruent figures, and the Pythagorean theorem. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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