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What makes an equilateral triangle equilateral? It turns out it's much more than just the side lengths! Learners analyze four different triangles to determine the best equilateral triangle. They create a formula that they later use to justify their rankings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to create a chart comparing the dimensions, angles, perimeter, and area of each triangle
- Incorporate as a performance task to assess area and perimeters of triangles
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure pupils are familiar with the terms area, perimeter, angles, and equilateral
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Pros
- Includes a teacher guide to help plan for the lesson
- Allows instructors to download videos for use offline
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- None