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Properties of Triangles

 

Students learn how to describe the unique properties of triangles.

They explore the unique triangles that can be made on a square and isometric grid.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to identify an isosceles, equilateral, right-angle and scalene triangle.
  • Most students should be able to know the properties of different types of triangles.
  • Some students should be able to create all the unique triangles on a 4 by 4 grid.
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