Where can it go? The first video on loci develops a definition and provides some quick sketches of the loci of all points with given characteristics. The presenter does an example of the loci of points a given distance from an L shape.

In this distance formula worksheet, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they find the exact distance between each pair of points and make a sketch of the situation. Then, students find the center, horizontal...

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 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.

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

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.

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 intersecting lines worksheet, 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...

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...

For 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...

In this geometry worksheet, students construct polygons and calculate the different angles formed by each shape. They construct circles, trapezoids, and rectangles and answer 20 questions.

In this geometry review worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 33 different problems that include identifying various geometric figures and parts of a circle. First, they find the radius of each circle given its diameter. Then,...

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 worksheet, students read about circles and algebraic equations, look at examples and complete exercises.

This site defines a locus and introduces five theorems about loci. 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."

Use this site to investigate the third theorem of loci, equidistant from two points. Click on the "Topic Index" link to find related practice activities and resources.

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

This site gives an approximate date at which the cochoid was studied by Nicomedes, explains what the locus of points are which make up this curve, and give cartesian and polar coordinates for such a curve, as well as a formula for the...

This site defines the term "locus" as it is used in mathematics and gives an example of the locus as a set of points equal distance from a point in two and three dimensional space.

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

This resource provides in depth information on the conic sections. Click on the underlined words for definitions and diagrams.

Provides the locus of points, dominant axis and equation, discriminant, center, vertex, focus, directrix, and asymptotes for the parabola, the ellipse, and the hyperbola.