University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Recommended Investigations of the Triangle
Investigate the qualities of a triangle with these seventeen word problems. Many include ways to extend the lesson.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Area & Perimeter: Math Worksheets
This tool allows you to create worksheets of word problems at varying levels of difficulty where students must calculate the area or perimeter of different polygon shapes. You can choose to set up the page using any of these polygon...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About a Right Triangle
Gives basic info about a right triangle. Also students can substitute values for sides or angles in order to find missing values. The method for solving is then explained.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Finding the Area Review and Assessment
Sixth graders find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Area Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the area of different triangles given the base and the height.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Triangles
Demonstrates the logic behind the formula for the area of a triangle. Includes several practice problems and their explanations.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Area of Triangles
To find the area of a triangle, try to make a parallelogram using a copy of the triangle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of Composite Shapes Involving Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find areas of combined figures involving triangles. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Area of Right Triangles
This lesson presents the idea that the area of any right triangle is exactly half of a certain rectangle, and contains varied exercises for students.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Right Angled Triangle
Explore and learn about the features and properties of a right triangle in this lesson. Includes examples and practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Area Grades 6 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the areas of triangles given their base and height dimensions.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Area of Triangles
This lesson presents the idea that the area of any triangle is exactly half of a certain parallelogram -- thus we get the familiar formula of multiplying the base and the altitude and taking half of that. The lesson contains varied...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Triangle Explorer
Students explore the nature of triangles and their area. An applet and instructor resources are included. [Requires Java.]
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Isosceles Triangles Calculator
Use this calculator to find the sides, perimeter, area, semiperimeter, and altitude of an isosceles triangle.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help: Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Trapezoids
Get independent practice working with finding the perimeter and area of triangles and trapezoids. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe Triangle Perimeters
Students are shown two triangles touching points on a coordinate grid and are asked to answer questions about their perimeters. The purpose of this task is to apply the Pythagorean theorem to calculate distances and areas. Aligns with...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Area of Triangle
This Cabri Geometry activity enables students to review the relationship between the height of a triangle and its perimeter and area.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Triangles
A complete reference guide to types of triangles and triangle perimeter and area. It provides definitions and interactive animated activities that enhance further explanation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Base and Height on a Triangle
Identify the height of a triangle when given the base. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area Challenge
Practice solving problems involving triangles, parallelograms, and composite figures. Exercises include decimals, fractions, and word problems. Area of circles is not included. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Areas of Shapes on Grids
In this exercise, students practice finding the areas of shapes on grids. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Area of Triangles Without Right Angles
Learn how to find the area of triangles without right angles. Find the formula to use depending on the information you know about the triangle: base and height, three sides, or two sides and an angle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Triangles
In this exercise, students practice finding the area of triangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Triangles
Practice finding the area of right, acute, and obtuse triangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.