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Triangle Area Patterns ActivityTriangle Area Patterns Activity
Publisher
5280 Math
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Year
2018
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Triangle Area Patterns

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Combine algebraic and geometric strategies to find solutions. The task asks learners to find the coordinates of a third vertex of a triangle to create a triangle with a specific area. The project is a set of seven problems that helps individuals discover patterns in the possible solutions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

area of triangles, slope, linear equations, solving equations, pythagorean theorem, distance, radicals

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate the activities as a means of teaching triangle criteria
  • Choose parts of the algebra project that match your learning goals if time is a constraint

Classroom Considerations

  • Builds on an understanding of linear equations

Pros

  • Incorporates several algebraic topics within a single project
  • Includes ideas to differentiate within your classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSG-CO.B.8

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