Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CSI Investigation of Congruence and Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similarity and congruence using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students label triangles based on their properties. They find missing sides and angles using the interior sum theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Similar Triangles - Applied Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. For this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders find the height of every day objects using techniques learned through postulates that allow triangles in a problem to be similar. They calculate the length of a missing side and solve proportions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Properties of Geometry

For Students 10th
In this properties of geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include various theorems. First, they draw a figure that illustrates the SAS inequality property. Then, students prove that two line...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Congruent Triangles Postulates

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover three lettered postulates that prove triangles congruent.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 11th
In this sine and cosine worksheet, students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the required part of a triangle. Examples and explanations are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are listed at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

When Does SSA Work to Determine Triangle Congruence?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Your learners will make good use of the Socratic method in a collaborative task that begins with an assumed solution and ends with deeper understanding of the idea of determining two triangles congruent.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Triangle Congruence with Rigid Motion

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Combine transformations and triangle congruence in a single lesson. Scholars learn to view congruent triangles as a rigid transformation. Using triangle congruence criteria, learners identify congruent triangles and the rigid...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Truth About Triangles And Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the classification of triangles and the mathematical proofs involved in working with them. They work on a variety of problems that are created by the teacher with the focus upon the...
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Jesuit High School

Geometry Sample Problems

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
I'd like to prove that this worksheet has a lot to offer. Seven problems using triangles and parallelograms practice the traditional method of a two-column proof. After the worksheet is some practice problems that show worked out...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why can't We Use SSA to Prove Triangles Congruent?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate triangles and congruences. In this geometry activity, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Solving Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find guidelines to help you "solve" triangles, which means finding the value of missing sides and angles. Provided are examples of six scenarios in which you can solve a triangle's missing measurements, as well as relevant equations,...
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Congruence Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an overview of triangle congruence, including key terms, properties of congruent triangles, triangle postulates and theorems, and special triangles.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This activity works with a PowerPoint presentation to have students answer questions as to what method a pair of triangles can be proven congruent: SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Comparing Angles and Sides in Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students compare sides and angles in triangles. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Congruence in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson helps teach congrence in triangles. Includes practice with postulates, theorems, and logical reasoning.
eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Geometry: Triangles and Trigonometry: Triangles Congruence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on triangle congruence; it shows the ways to prove that triangles are congruent.
Activity
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Organizing and Venn Diagrams With Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As a resource for teachers, an activity of how to connect Venn Diagrams with the five methods of proving triangles congruent - SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, HL - is explained.
Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Congruent Triangles & Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan on congruent triangles, students explore how to use postulates to identify if triangles are congruent by SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS.
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Congruence and Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a very thorough explanation of how to tell if two triangles are congruent. Dr. Math explains why SSS, SAS, ASA determine that two triangles are congruent. The Dr. gives a few exercises for the reader to try then gives the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Determine Congruent Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use the triangle congruence criteria SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS to determine that two triangles are congruent. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Determine Congruent Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use the triangle congruence criteria SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS to determine that two triangles are congruent.