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Inscribed Similar Triangles: Lesson Instructional VideoInscribed Similar Triangles: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:35
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2013
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Inscribed Similar Triangles: Lesson

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Create similar triangles with a little altitude. A section of an extensive playlist on basic geometry discusses how an altitude of a right triangle creates similar triangles. Using the theorem, the presentation finds unknown side measurements.

6 Views 6 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

right triangles, altitude, similar triangles

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have struggling learners split apart the three similar triangles and place them in the same orientation
  • Develop a proof showing that all three triangles formed are similar

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should be able to solve simple quadratic equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses a graphic organizer to help keep the measurements straight
  • Links to more resources to help with further understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSG-SRT.B.5 MP1 MP3 MP6

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