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Triangle Inequality Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the inequality theorem to solve triangles and their properties. In this geometry lesson plan, students are given spaghetti of different lengths and asked to create triangles. They conclude the necessary length needed to make...
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Roll It! Creating an Entrance Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of triangles.  In this triangles lesson plan, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school.  Students use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length, height, and...
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Access Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Just about every public building that your students are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
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Lab for Truss Design and Testing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design and build their own truss. In this physics lesson, students calculate the forces and maximum load. They complete a full scale diagram of their design.