Put together the pieces and model a parabola. Learners work through several examples to develop an understanding of a parabola graphically and algebraically. 

In this intersecting lines activity, 10th graders identify and complete 10 different problems that include equidistant intersecting lines. First, they write the equation of the locus of points equidistant from the x-axis and the y-axis...

This resource guides young geometers to create new polygons from others of equal area, compare an image to its reflection and find errors, conduct repeated reflections, map translations, and determine center of rotation. No solutions are...

In this parallel lines worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various parallel lines. First, they describe the locus of an object that has to be kept equidistant from 2 parallel objects. Then,...

In this transformations worksheet, students solve 25 short answer problems.  Students dilate, reflect, and translate points and figures in the coordinate plane.  Students determine scale factors and lines of symmetry of figures.

Serve four towns with one bus route. Pupils develop a bus route that meets certain criteria to serve four towns. They determine which of the routes would best serve all of them. Individuals then hypothesize where a fifth town should be...

In this analytic geometry instructional activity, students solve 12 word problems. Problems cover identifying the locus of an equation as well as the locus.

In this constructions and loci worksheet, students create a scale drawing of a running track. They identify the starting positions for a given race. Students bisect angles. They construct an angle trisector. This three page worksheet...

In this angle constructions worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 4 various types of problems. First, they construct a perpendicular bisector of two points. Then, students construct an angle bisector for the angle shown. In addition,...

In this equidistant worksheet, students identify the locus of points equidistant from two given points. They write the equation of locus points. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

For this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided.

In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the point of intersection between a circle and a straight line. There are 5 questions with an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders calculate the distance between two points using inclusive and exclusive values. They graph their results on a number line. An answer is provided.

In this circle and their equations instructional activity, students read about circles and algebraic equations, look at examples and complete exercises.

This tutorial has students investigate the second of the locus theorems. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.

Use this site to learn about the fourth locus theorem regarding parallel lines. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.

This site defines what a locus is and offers links to five locus theorems. Walks you through the six "Steps to solving a locus problem."

Loci are applied to word problems in this online tutorial. Practice problems are included. The teacher resource page supplies practical problems.

The fifth theorem of loci is investigated on this site. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.

This BBC Bitesize focuses on constructions and locus. To understand this activity, you must already know how to define perpendicular, bisect, and locus.

A complete reference guide to points, lines, and planes. It provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.

Provides a definition and examples of perpendicular bisectors.