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Measurement of Objects Using Similar Triangles in The Plane
Young scholars use similar triangles and a sight tool to find the height and distance between large objects. In this similar triangles lesson plan, students use a constructed sight tool to measure the distance and height of an object...
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Similar Polygons and Triangles Review
For this similar polygons and triangles review worksheet, students solve 33 short answer problems. Students determine if two given polygons are similar. Students explain the type of similarity if they find two polygons to be similar.
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Similar Triangles Multiple Choice
In this triangle relationships worksheet, students identify measurements in similar and congruent triangles. Each problem features a drawing of two or more triangles. Students identify missing measurements. There are 5 multiple choice...
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry activity, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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Similar Triangles
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
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Identify Similar Figures
Students explore the concept of similar figures. In this similar figures lesson, students develop the idea that similar figures are a different size but the same shape by comparing similar rectangles. Students use patty paper to trace...
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Mid-Segment of a Triangle
In this triangle worksheet, students examine triangle diagrams. They determine the perimeter, length of a line, midpoint of a line, and angle measurement from given information. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Identify Similar Triangles With Proofs
In this similar triangle worksheet, learners write a two-column proof to explain why determined triangles are similar. Given some line lengths and angle measurements, students use proofs to identify the ratio of specified angles. This...
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Identifying Similar Triangles
For this identifying similar triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 5 different proofs related to similar triangles. First, they identify the similar triangles in each figure and explain why they are similar, using the information to...
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Parts of Similar Triangles
In this parts of similar triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to determining the value of various parts of similar triangles. First, they find the value of x in the 2 figures shown. Then, students find the...
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Similar Triangles
Ninth graders find the height of every day objects using techniques learned through postulates that allow triangles in a problem to be similar. They calculate the length of a missing side and solve proportions.
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Tennis Triangle
High schoolers calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to...
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Can a Geometric Mean be Nice?
In this Geometry instructional (work)sheet, young scholars are instructed on how to find the geometric mean. Students are then shown how the geometric mean is applied to proving similar triangles.
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II Similar
Students, through lecture and guided practice, discover the properties of similar triangles. They use given measurements of one triangle to find a missing measurement of a similar triangle. They apply this knowledge in real-life...
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Simply Similar at Sea: Simple Triangles
Tenth graders answer a variety of problems based on similar triangle and learn about the rule of thumb. They will test the rule of thumb by estimating the distance to an object in the classroom.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Tube Viewer Simulation
A computer simulation of viewing through various lengths of tubes at different distances. The simulation also has an exploration of focus questions. [Requires Java.]
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Triangles
Test your knowledge on the attributes of triangles. There are eleven levels that may be completed with or without a timer.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: An Elementary Application of Similar Triangles
Excellent review site on similar triangles. Includes diagrams and explanation of application.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Similarity of Triangles
Discover the world of "similarity" in this test prep tutorial on similar triangles. Detailed explanation of concept with examples, challenging interactive practice, and a classroom activity that integrates math and science.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Pythagoras Theorem
In this lesson, you will learn about the Pythagoras theorem, its derivations, and equations followed by solved real-world problems on the Pythagoras theorem triangle and squares.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Similar Figures
In this activity, students investigate the properties of similar triangles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Similar Figures Discovery Activity
Students can use Cabri Jr. to discover two properties of similar triangles: corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding sides are proportional.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Real Life Real World Activity Forestry
Forest industry professionals make measurements in their work using tools including the Clinometer and the Biltmore Stick. These tools are based on the concepts of similar triangles and trigonometric ratios in a right triangle. This...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Similar Triangle Problems
The geometry tutorial investigates similar triangles. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.