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Similar Triangles ActivitySimilar Triangles Activity
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8th - 10th
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Math
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2016
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Similar Triangles

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Model geometric concepts through a hands-on approach. Learners apply similar triangle relationships to solve for an unknown side length. Before they find the solution, they describe the transformation to help identify corresponding sides.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

similar triangles, ratios, proportions, transformations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Offer manipulatives to pupils as a resource during the lesson
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires patty paper

Pros

  • Task is adaptable to different levels of instruction
  • Highlights key misconceptions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.G.A.4 HSG-SRT.A.2 HSG-SRT.B.5 MP1 MP5 MP6 MP7

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