Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Special Lines in Triangles (part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Medians, midsegments, altitudes, oh my! Pupils study the properties of the median of a triangle, initially examining a proof utilizing midsegments to determine the length ratio of a median. They then use the information to find missing...
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...
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Triangle Centroid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MathWorld gives a diagram of a triangle with its centroid labeled. The site details how to find the centroid with links to the key terms. The site details many other interesting properties of the triangle centroid.
Activity
Other

University of Evansville: Centroid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Evansville contains information on the centroid. The information is brief and two picture images are given as well.