Similarity Applications Scavenger Hunt – Real-World Geometry Practice Activity

This scavenger hunt gets 9th and 10th grade geometry students up and moving while they apply similarity to real-world problems. The problems use scale factor, proportions and similar figures, and the format combines movement, collaboration and problem solving.

What’s included

• 10 scavenger hunt question cards
• Student recording sheet for tracking answers as students move from station to station
• Complete answer key for grading and review
• Teacher instructions and setup tips, including multiple placement options and competition ideas

Topics covered

The question cards feature problems on:

• Scale drawings and maps
• Shadows, heights and proportional reasoning
• Ladder, tree and flagpole applications
• Real-life similarity and measurement scenarios

How to use it

No prep: print, post and go. It suits partner or small group work, and the problems show students how similarity applies to everyday situations.

Quick facts

• Skill: applying similarity, scale factor and proportions
• Grades: 9–10
• CCSS: HSG-MG.A.1, HSG-MG.A.3
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

This scavenger hunt is included in my Similarity Geometry Curriculum Unit.

Free resources

Get my free Warm Up Slides templates.

Terms of use

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