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Isosceles Triangles

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Learners investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry lesson, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Learners locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections with the relationship to "three." Students cut out and arrange triangles to make a picture.

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angles, equilateral triangles, isosceles triangles, triangles, scalene triangles, shapes, triangle classification

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angles, classifying triangles, equilateral triangle, isosceles triangles, scalene triangle, shapes, triangles, math
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K - 2nd
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Math
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