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Science Buddies: Circumscribing a Circle About a Triangle Lesson PlanScience Buddies: Circumscribing a Circle About a Triangle Lesson Plan
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Science Buddies
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9th - 10th
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Math
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1170L
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Science Buddies: Circumscribing a Circle About a Triangle

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Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. Prove a method for circumscribing a circle about a triangle (as shown). You'll also learn how to create an interactive diagram to illustrate your proof, using an applet that runs in your Web browser. If you like solving problems and thinking logically, you'll like this project.

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geometry, programing, science fair project, science buddies, science project, circumscribed circle

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