Curated OER
Properties of Shapes
In this math worksheet, students look for the properties related to each shape and then fill in the graphic organizer with the categories needed.
Curated OER
Creature Design
Fifth graders create mathematical creatures. In this geometry activity, 5th graders create a creature from regular and irregular geometric shapes. Students review vocabulary and construct an original creature based on a rubric.
Curated OER
Pass It On
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas
Investigate the geometric definitions of triangles, focusing upon equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene with detailed drawings and appropriate formulas for each. This site has links to more information on triangles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Isosceles Triangle
In this activity, students construct isosceles and equilateral triangles. They discover that if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite them are congruent. They understand that an equilateral triangle is also...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Isosceles Triangle
A reference guide to isosceles triangles. It provides a definition and interactive animated activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Mathworld: Isosceles Triangle
MathWorld explains what an isosceles triangle is and how it compares with equilateral, and scalene triangles. The altitude and area of these triangles are also discussed.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles
On this site a viewer can learn about the different types of triangles, and categorized by either angles or sides. Tutorials are also included for interior and exterior angles of triangles. A teacher resource page includes a lesson plan...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Triangles Side by Side
This comprehensive web lesson describes how to classify triangles by their angle and side measurements. It provides real-world examples and exercises for students to practice the skill.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangle Relationships Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews terminology for triangles, triangle properties, different types of triangles, and interior and exterior angle theorems.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Altitude of a Triangle
Explore the world of the altitude of a triangle in this mini-lesson including its definition, altitudes in different types of triangles, formulae, some solved examples, and a few interactive questions for you to test your understanding.
Crayola
Crayola: Exploring Triangles.
Here's a great geometry activity to display students' knowledge of the different types of triangles. Provides resources and adaptations to supplement this lesson plan. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com....
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Is an Equilateral Triangle a Special Case of Isosceles?
The definition of isosceles triangle can determine whether an equilateral triangle is a special case of an isosceles triangle. Using the Cabri Jr. application, students can get a feel for which definition makes the most sense. Along the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Constructing Triangles
This activity focuses on the various ways to construct the different types of triangles such as isosceles, equilateral, right, and right isosceles triangles. Students will begin by constructing triangles based on a minimal definition of...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Free Math Tutorials: Triangles
The geometry tutorial investigates the definitions and properties of triangles. Topics included are isosceles, equilateral, and right triangles. In addition, the sine and cosine laws of triangles are defined.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying All Types of Triangles by Lengths of Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on length of sides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying a triangle inside a composite figure.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Types of Triangles
Brush up on your math skills relating to the types of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.4 Triangles
Explore and measure a variety of triangles.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Triangles: Targeted Math Instruction
Students will learn how to apply the properties and characteristics of all triangles to solve real-world problems and identify and use the unique characteristics of right, isosceles, equilateral, acute, obtuse, and scalene triangles.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Equilateral Triangles
Explains the basic concept of equilateral triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Triangle Quiz
Students are assessed on different types of triangles. Definitions of the triangles are included.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Sides
Students can practice classifying triangles based on side lengths through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.