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Geometric Shapes
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...
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Fashion Day
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.
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Pass It On
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...
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Acute Triangles
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.
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Find the Perimeter of Triangles
In this perimeter worksheet, students calculate the perimeter of various different triangles. There are four problems to solve.
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Triangles
In this triangles worksheet, students solve six word problems where they determine the angles measures in different triangles.
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Leveled Problem Solving Triangles
For this triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Geo-Mat
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.
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Geometry: Lesson 2
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Scalene, Isosceles, and Equilateral Triangles: Lesson 1
This lesson will define scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Scalene, Isosceles, and Equilateral Triangles."
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Isosceles Triangle
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...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Equilateral, Isosceles, and Scalene Triangles
This geometry lesson defines equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles, and has a variety of exercises, including drawing exercises.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas
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.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Equilateral Triangles
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles
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...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Isosceles Triangle
A reference guide to isosceles triangles. It provides a definition and interactive animated activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Is an Equilateral Triangle a Special Case of Isosceles?
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Mathworld: Isosceles Triangle
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.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Try Angle?
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Lines of Symmetry for Triangles
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.