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Conditions for a Unique Triangle—Three Sides and Two Sides and the Included Angle Lesson PlanConditions for a Unique Triangle—Three Sides and Two Sides and the Included Angle Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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7th
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2015
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Conditions for a Unique Triangle—Three Sides and Two Sides and the Included Angle

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Building on the previous lesson in the 29-part series, the ninth lesson asks individuals to construct a triangle given specific criteria. First, they are given three specific side lengths, followed by two sides and the included angle. Learners discover that each set of criteria leads to a unique triangle.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

triangles, congruent triangles, theorems, congruence

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide manipulatives in place of the constructions, such as Anglegs and/or pipe cleaners
  • Ask your classes to write a journal entry describing the criteria that result in a unique triangle

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a level of comfort with geometric construction tools

Pros

  • Includes both an opening and closing exercise 
  • Connects new concepts to real-life applications

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.G.A.2 MP3 MP5

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