Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cabri Jr. - Getting Started with Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore a basic triangle construction. In this beginning geometry lesson, students investigate the steps to necessary to create an equilateral triangle with Cabri Jr.;
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Teachers 9th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 3 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the value that is closest to x for the given expression. Then, students find the height of an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Teachers 9th
In this expressions and operations instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 3 different problems that include identifying and applying various operations. First, they determine the value closest to the given expression....
Activity
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Triangles Side by Side

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This comprehensive web lesson describes how to classify triangles by their angle and side measurements. It provides real-world examples and exercises for students to practice the skill.
Lesson Plan
Crayola

Crayola: Exploring Triangles.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here's a great geometry activity to display young scholars' knowledge of the different types of triangles. Provides resources and adaptations to supplement this lesson. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com....
Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the geometric definitions of triangles, focusing upon equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene with detailed drawings and appropriate formulas for each. This site has links to more information on triangles.
Lesson Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
On this site a viewer can learn about the different types of triangles, and categorized by either angles or sides. Tutorials are also included for interior and exterior angles of triangles. A teacher resource page includes a lesson plan...
Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Geometry Vocabulary Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of geometry definitions and a matching activity.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Biography of Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the life of Heron as well as his accomplishments.
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Regular Polygon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Introduces the concept of regular polygons along with regular polygon examples, not regular polygons, irregular polygons, and area of a regular polygon. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving...
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Equilateral

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn all about the basic properties of equilateral. This lesson targets the meaning of equilateral, shows how to construct equilateral shapes, explores some of the equilateral shapes and properties, and how to apply them while solving...
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Altitude of a Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of the altitude of a triangle in this mini-lesson including its definition, altitudes in different types of triangles, formulae, some solved examples, and a few interactive questions for you to test your understanding.
Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Sides

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Students can practice classifying triangles based on side lengths through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
Activity
Duke University

Duke University: Web Feats Ii: Altitude Theorem for Equilateral Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the altitude theorem for equilateral triangles, in addition to links on related topics. Requires Java.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Constructing Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This activity focuses on the various ways to construct the different types of triangles such as isosceles, equilateral, right, and right isosceles triangles. Students will begin by constructing triangles based on a minimal definition of...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Got an Equilateral Triangle? With Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using the Compass tool in Cabri Jr., students will construct an equilateral triangle, and check the length of each side. When a vertices is moved using the Alpha hand, the triangle remains equilateral.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Is an Equilateral Triangle a Special Case of Isosceles?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The definition of isosceles triangle can determine whether an equilateral triangle is a special case of an isosceles triangle. Using the Cabri Jr. application, students can get a feel for which definition makes the most sense. Along the...
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Figures and Polygons

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Problem Solving

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify special triangles and use the characteristics of 30-60-90 triangles in problem solving.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Equilateral Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students apply the properties of equilateral triangles. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying a triangle inside a composite figure.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Equilateral Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept will teach students the properties of equilateral triangles and how to apply them to solve problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Equilateral Triangles

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will move point B on the triangle to explore that all sides and angles remain the same. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.