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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Triangle Altitudes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here at the Math Forum, Dr. Math proves the concurrency of the altitudes of a triangle. Links are provided for associated topics.
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Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the Pythagorean Theorem from solving for missing sides of a right triangle through its proof. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: g.co Reflections and Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task has students link their intuitive notions of symmetries of a triangle with statements proving that said triangle is unmoved by applying certain rigid transformations. The mechanism through which students do this is via...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Growing in a Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle school middle schoolers explore the Pythagorean Theorem by measuring and calculating diagonal lengths using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students view an animated proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. They access an Internet site to view...
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot: Existence of the Orthocenter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines the altitude of a triangle and gives the standard notation for altitudes of a triangle. The site then goes to list several proofs involving altitudes and orthocenters.
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Handout
University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometric model that proves the Pythagorean Theorem in a step-by-step diagram that students can advance at their own pace. Requires Java.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Tri Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometry proof involving exterior angles of a triangle.
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Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Maximum Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A challenging proof like geometry of finding the square inscribed in a triangle.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Angle Bisector Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This short lesson focuses more on the angle bisector theorem. Learn about the angle bisector theorem proof, triangle angle bisector theorem, how to construct angle bisector, and other interesting properties and facts around angle bisectors.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cpctc: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate the use of CPCTC in triangle congruencey proofs. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "CPCTC."
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Triangles Contain 180 Degrees

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about the angle-sum theorem. A definition, example, and proof are included.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Hypotenuse Leg Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the hypotenuse leg theorem in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition, examples, and practice questions with answers that help with understanding their properties.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Corner Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of circles and triangles is recommended to solve this circle in the corner problem.
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Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Shaded Hexagon

For Students 9th - 10th
A problem with equilateral triangles and area to solve this "Shaded Hexagon" problem. Mathematical reasoning and triangle knowledge will be needed to solve the problem.
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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Proving the Existence of the Centroid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site you will find the proof of the existence of the centroid for any triangle.
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Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Shaded Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A problem of finding the fraction of a square that is shaded given criterion. Students will have to use their mathematical reasoning and triangle solving skills to solve this area problem.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Law of Cosines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page from MathWorld.com gives a good explanation of the Law of Cosines, which relates the lengths of the legs of a triangle to the angles. This site shows how the formula is derived, along with a triangle to clarify variables. Also...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Many Ways Are There to Prove the Pythagorean Theorem?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Betty Fei details these three famous Pythagorean theorem proofs.
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Website
Other

Antonio Gutierrez: Geometry From the Land of the Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
Discovering the properties of constructions, seeing proofs in action, and viewing problems come to life here with this wonderful use of technology in the classroom. Single steps are explained and illustrated one at a time so that the...
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry: The Law of Sines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Work through an explanation of the law of sines, how it is used with an obtuse angle, and a proof of the law of sines. Great site for students studying trigonometry.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pythagorean Theorem in the Real World

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The introduction of this lesson has students verifying the famous Pythagorean Theorem with a hands-on proof. Students will then apply the Theorem in one of two ways: by solving for the side lengths of a right triangle and by determining...
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Theorems and Postulates for Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a partial list of theorems, postulates, and properties.
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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Centroid: Center of Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you will find am online discussion about the centroid of a triangle. The page begins with a discussion of observations leading to the centroid of a triangle. Dr. Math explains the correct findings as well as the errors made...
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Angle Sum Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Angle Sum Theorem. A step by step explanation of the proof is included to help you understand the theorem.

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