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Identifying a Triangle by its Sides and Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Identify triangles by their angle measures and side lengths by looking at and measuring angle measures and side lengths. Use Cabri Jr. to construct various triangles, then manipulate the construction to create the 6 types of triangles,...
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EngageNY

Using Trigonometry to Find Side Lengths of an Acute Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Not all triangles are right! Pupils learn to tackle non-right triangles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. After using the two laws, they then apply them to word problems. 
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Curated OER

The Pythagorean Theorem and Classifying Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through the examination of the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a triangles young scholars will learn the classification of triangles (acute, right, or obtuse).
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EngageNY

Sine and Cosine of Complementary Angles and Special Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Building trigonometric basics here will last a mathematical lifetime. Learners expand on the previous activity in a 36-part series by examining relationships between the sine and cosine of complementary angles. They also review the...
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Curated OER

Geometric Properties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students find triangular angles using the angle theorem. In this geometry lesson, students describe labeled triangles, use the pythagorean theorem, and rewrite information about triangles in standard form.
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EngageNY

Angle Sum of a Triangle

For Students 8th Standards
Prove the Angle Sum Theorem of a triangle using parallel line and transversal angle relationships. Pupils create a triangle from parallel lines and transversals. They find angle measures to show that the angles of a triangle must total...
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem: Triangles and Their Sides

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate triangles and their relationship to each other. In this geometry lesson, students solve right triangles using the properties of the Pythagorean Theorem. They differentiate between right, acute, straight and...
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Curated OER

Concurrent Lines in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of concurrent lines in triangles. In this concurrent lines in triangles lesson, students work in groups to investigate properties of concurrent lines in acute, right, and obtuse triangles. Students use a...
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Orthocenter Of a Triangle

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the orthocenter of a triangle. In this geometry activity, students identify where the altitudes meet in a triangle. They use Cabri software to explore acute, obtuse and right triangles.
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Curated OER

Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use the inequality theorem to solve triangles and their properties. In this geometry lesson, students are given spaghetti of different lengths and asked to create triangles. They conclude the necessary length needed to make a...
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EngageNY

Solving Problems Using Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts are only valuable if they are applicable. An informative resource uses concepts developed in lessons 26 and 27 in a 36-part series. Scholars write equations and solve for missing side lengths for given right triangles....
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Let's Explore the World of Triangles and Quadrilaterals!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the features of triangles and quadrilaterals. In this activity on triangles and quadrilaterals, 2nd graders rotate with their group to five different activities all exploring a different aspect of geometry.
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Curated OER

Geometry and Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a right triangle displayed by the teacher. Students measure legs and the interior angles of the triangle. They look for a pattern or relationship between the legs and angles. Students use pegboards and string to create more...
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Curated OER

Obtuse Triangles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore obtuse triangles. For this geometry lesson, 4th graders make obtuse triangles with paper and scissors. They determine how to find the center of their triangle.
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Curated OER

Angle-Side Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the different sides and angles of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use triangular properties to define the relationship between two triangle. They identify missing angles using the interior angle theorem.
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Curated OER

Triangle Side Lengths and Angles Measures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify missing sides and angles. In this geometry lesson, students use triangular theorems to identify the missing sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the different ratios of each side.
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EngageNY

Cyclic Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What does it mean for a quadrilateral to be cyclic? Mathematicians first learn what it means for a quadrilateral to be cyclic. They then investigate angle measures and area in such a quadrilateral.
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Review of Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students define angles and sides of right triangles. They calculate the area and surface area using formulas derived by the Pythagorean Theorem.
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What's the Trig?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners determine the trigonometric relationships within a triangle as they construct a right triangle on the Ti-89. They find the sine, cosine, and tangent of various angles of their triangle construction.
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Triangle Conjectures

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles...
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Curated OER

Triangle Classification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners classify different types of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify and use properties of triangles. They differentiate between isosceles and equilateral triangles.
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that Pythagorean Theorem is so useful. Learners engage in a 45 minute learning activity that requires them to solve for missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They'll use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the rations of sides and...
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Curated OER

Studying Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate special segments in triangles. For this geometry lesson, students graph, compare, estimate and predict findings based on their data. They differentiate between similarity and congruence of triangles.
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Beacon Learning Center

The Fun Polygon

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Junior geometers use hands-on manipulatives to explore and describe the properties and attributes of a fundamental polygon, the triangle. They learn different kinds of angles and their measurements. This well-written lesson plan provides...