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Altitudes: Examples Instructional VideoAltitudes: Examples Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:45
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2013
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Altitudes: Examples

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Find the location of altitudes—from any elevation! The video presents the definition of an altitude of a triangle. By drawing examples, the segment of a larger geometry playlist highlights the location of altitudes of various triangle types.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

triangles, bases, altitude, triangle properties, right triangles, acute triangles, obtuse triangles

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on the orientation of triangles and what side to call the base
  • Conduct a mini-lesson on the point of intersection of all three altitude lines

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should understand the different types of triangles
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Links to other resources on altitudes
  • Works through example problems

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSG-CO.C.10 MP3 MP6

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