Lesson Plan

Indirect Measurement with Similar Triangles

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Students use similar triangles to find missing heights.  In this using similar triangles to find missing heights lesson, students use proportions to find the heights of missing side lengths.  Students find the height of trees and distances across rivers using similar triangles. 

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Technology
Calculator
Year
2009