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Triangle Sides & Angles
 


Activity Overview

Students will explore side and angle relationships in a triangle. First, students will discover where the longest (and shortest) side is located relative to the largest (and smallest) angle. Then, students will explore the Isosceles Triangle Theorem and its converse. Finally, students will determine the number of acute, right, or obtuse angles that can exist in any one triangle.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. Distribute the Student Worksheet and attached Cabri Jr. files for use during the activity.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity.

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Subject Area:
Math : Geometry : Triangles

Author:
Texas Instruments

Level:
9-12

Activity Time:
40 Minutes

Device:
TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

Apps:
Cabri™ Jr.

Software:
TI Connect™

Accessories:
TI Connectivity Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

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