Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometric Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students explore geometric shapes by completing a variety of exercises. Students label the pictures with the 3D shape names, draw radius and diameter lines, name different types of triangles and draw diagonals and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fashion Day

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice using basic measurements to solve word problems.They also investigate finding the perimeter of different polygons and define the characteristics to classify the shape as a polygon.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pass It On

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Acute Triangles

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners study acute triangles. They measure angles using a protractor, then classify the triangles as either right, obtuse, or acute. Everyone creates a design for a Navajo rug using only acute triangles.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Find the Perimeter of Triangles

For Students 5th - 7th
In this perimeter worksheet, students calculate the perimeter of various different triangles. There are four problems to solve.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Triangles

For Students 6th - 10th
In this triangles worksheet, students solve six word problems where they determine the angles measures in different triangles.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving Triangles

For Students 4th - 6th
For this triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo-Mat

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars review plane figures by playing a game that resembles "Twister." They listen to directions to locate a large example of the figure which is placed on the floor.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Plane! The Plane!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work with polygons.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry: Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in a activity that is concerned with examining two dimensional figures with different properties that include circles, triangles, queadrilaterals, etc... They identify the types of figures that is identified as...
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Scalene, Isosceles, and Equilateral Triangles: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will define scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Scalene, Isosceles, and Equilateral Triangles."
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Isosceles Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students construct isosceles and equilateral triangles. They discover that if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite them are congruent. They understand that an equilateral triangle is also...
Activity
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Equilateral, Isosceles, and Scalene Triangles

For Students 4th - 6th
This geometry lesson defines equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles, and has a variety of exercises, including drawing exercises.
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.
Handout
Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Equilateral Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of equilateral triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Isosceles Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A reference guide to isosceles triangles. It provides a definition and interactive animated activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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...
Unit Plan
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Isosceles Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
MathWorld explains what an isosceles triangle is and how it compares with equilateral, and scalene triangles. The altitude and area of these triangles are also discussed.
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.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Try Angle?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this activity, students investigate properties of triangles by randomly generating possible side lengths for triangles. They learn to determine if three line segments can form a triangle. They also learn to classify triangles as...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Lines of Symmetry for Triangles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The division of triangles into scalene, isosceles, and equilateral can be thought of in terms of lines of symmetry. Aligns with 4.G.A.3.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.