Instructional Video2:05
Wonderscape

Understanding Perimeter and Area of Triangles

K - 5th
The area of a triangle is always calculated using the formula 1/2 × base × height, regardless of whether it is a right, scalene, isosceles, or equilateral triangle. Perimeter and area have practical applications, such as determining the...
Instructional Video3:09
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Classifying Triangles by Their Angles: Acute, Right, and Obtuse

K - 5th
Triangles can also be classified based on their angles. An acute triangle has all three angles less than 90 degrees, a right triangle has one angle exactly 90 degrees, and an obtuse triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees. No...
Instructional Video4:36
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Calculating the Area of a Triangle

K - 5th
To determine the area of a triangle, you use the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height. This formula works because a triangle is essentially half of a rectangle or square. By identifying the base (the bottom side) and the height (the...
Instructional Video4:29
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Finding the Perimeter of a Triangle: Simple Steps and Applications

K - 5th
To determine the perimeter of a triangle, you simply add the lengths of its three sides. Whether it’s a scalene triangle with different side lengths, an isosceles triangle with two equal sides, or an equilateral triangle where all sides...
Instructional Video2:47
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Understanding Triangles: Types, Properties, and History

K - 5th
Triangles have unique properties that define their shape, sides, and angles. They can be categorized based on their sides: scalene (all sides different), isosceles (two sides equal), and equilateral (all sides equal). Throughout history,...
Instructional Video
Loyola University Chicago

Math Flix: Isosceles Right Triangle

4th - 6th Standards
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of the isosceles right triangles. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.