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SuperShapes, Part 1; "Tri"ing Triangles Lesson PlanSuperShapes, Part 1; "Tri"ing Triangles Lesson Plan
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SuperShapes, Part 1; "Tri"ing Triangles

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An outstanding lesson on triangles awaits your math scholars. Learners focus on the triangle, which is the strongest of all polygons. They see the role that triangles play in the design of buildings, and learn about triangle characteristics, and the Pythagorean Theorem. Some excellent blackline masters are included in this fine plan.

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circles, triangles

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circles, triangles, math
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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