Overview
Learning Intentions (Objectives)
- Students will use the Pythagorean Theorem to classify triangles. You will also discuss properties of different types of triangles (acute, obtuse, isosceles, equilateral).
- Students will prove the Triangle Inequality Theorem.
Standards Addressed in the Lesson
California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Lesson Components
- Explore
- Watch (Triangle Inequality)
- Watch (Classifying Triangles)
- Try This! (Classifying Triangles)
- Watch (Triangle Sum Theorem)
- Practice
- Watch