MCC.4.G.1-2 All About Triangles
What is a triangle? A triangle is a figure that has 3 sides and 3 angles.
How do we classify triangles? We classify triangles in 2 different ways: #1: Based on the length of the sides #2: Based on the angles
Length of Sides There are 3 different triangles based on length of sides: -Equilateral -Isosceles -Scalene
Equilateral Triangle An equilateral triangle has 3 sides that are the same length.
Isosceles Triangle An isosceles triangle has 2 equal sides.
Scalene Triangle A scalene triangle has no equal sides.
“My Many Triangles” Task Cut out each triangle. Sort these into groups according to their length of sides. Use a ruler to accurately measure.
Measurement of Angles There are 3 different types of triangles based on measurement of angles: -Acute -Obtuse -Right
Acute Triangle All angles are less than 90°
Obtuse Triangle Has one angle greater than 90°
Right Triangle Has a right angle (90°)
“My Many Triangles” Task Sort these into groups according to their angles. Use your index card to accurately measure the angles.