Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Parallel Lines and Similar and Congruent Triangles
This site defines parallel lines, parallel lines cut by a transverse, and congruent triangles. It also contains links for related terms.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Pythagoras Theorem
In this lesson, you will learn about the Pythagoras theorem, its derivations, and equations followed by solved real-world problems on the Pythagoras theorem triangle and squares.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Similar Triangles
Find the necessary information to decide if triangles are similar at this MathWorld site.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Indirect Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize similarity and use similar figures to solve problems by using indirect measurement
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Tube Viewer Simulation
A computer simulation of viewing through various lengths of tubes at different distances. The simulation also has an exploration of focus questions. [Requires Java.]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Similar Triangles to Make Indirect Measurements: Lesson 5
This lesson explains why similar triangles can be used to make indirect measurements, and provides an example. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Using Similar Triangles to Make Indirect Measurements."
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Math World: Dilation
This MathWorld site gives a visual description of dilation and the different kinds of dilation in a similarity transformation.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Parallel Lines and Similar and Congruent Triangles
This site defines eleven theorems relating to parallel lines and similar and congruent triangles. Links to the theorems and relevant term descriptions are provided.
Other
Mathematics Internet Library: Free Internet Books
Practice problem worksheets are available for students needing to study basic terms relating to triangles and other math concepts.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today Ballooning Inside the Box
In this activity Using the USATODAY infograph, "Ballooning inside the box", students will explore geometric relationships using similar triangles. Identifying triangles with two pairs of congruent angles to explore similarity properties...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Extensions, Bisections, Dissections in Rectangle
In this task, students must draw a diagram from a verbal description and use their understanding of similar triangles to find the area of a quadrilateral. Aligns with G-SRT.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe, G Srt Slope Criterion for Perpendicular Lines
The goal of this task is to use similar triangles to establish the slope criterion for perpendicular lines. Aligns with HSG-GPE.B.5 and HSG-SRT.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Tangent Line to Two Circles
The purpose of this task is to use similar triangles and setting up a proportion in order to calculate a side length. Aligns with G-SRT.B.5.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Indirect Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to use similar triangles and proportions to find measurements indirectly. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Semenjaza
In Spanish. Interactive activities dealing with similar triangles and polygons.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Bank Shot
This task asks students to use similarity to solve a pool table problem. Students must use the fact from physics that when an object bounces off of a wall, the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. Aligns with G-SRT.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions
For this problem, students must carefully read the description of a triangle and a fourth point that lies outside it and draw a picture to represent the problem. They must then use the Pythagorean Theorem to find side lengths. Aligns...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Geometry Distance of Triangles Using a Protractor
Basic exercises are presented to help students understand the concept of the area of triangles and the angles of a triangle.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Gpe, G Srt, G Co Is This a Rectangle?
For this task, students are given four sets of coordinate pairs and are asked to determine if they represent a rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.A, 8.G.B, G-CO.B, G-GPE.B, and G-SRT.B.5.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Bermuda Triangle: How Are Animals and Humans Similar to and Different From One Another?
Paula has landed on an unknown island. She learns a lot about all the different animals on this island. Join her and learn with her.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Writing Geometric Relationships
Given information in a geometric context, students will be able to use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, and the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Handheld Trigonometry
In addition to understanding the concept of similar right triangles and how they apply to trigonometric ratios, students explore a clinometer app, and discover how it can be used to test the mathematics underpinning trigonometry.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Similar Triangles: Using Parallax to Measure Distance
Want to stretch your imagination? One good way is to try to imagine how far it is to a distant star. How much farther away is it than the moon is from the earth? In this project, you'll learn one way of measuring the distance without...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Tangent Ratio
In this activity students explore the tangent ratio. Students construct a right triangle using perpendicular lines, and a line that forms the hypotenuse of the triangle. When students construct the hypotenuse line it is very important...
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