Wednesday, February 28, 2007

7th

Quote: We all most have a purpose in life, for no person can live for themselves alone. -Ross Parmenter

Goal: Classify triangles

Activate prior knowledge: we solved for x

Classify triangles by their sides:
  • Isosceles triangles: have at least two sides with the same measure.
  • Equilateral triangles: all sides have the same measurements.
  • Scalene: all sides have different measurements.

Classify triangles by their angles:
  • Acute triangle: all angles are acute(less than 90).
  • Obtuse triangle: one side is obtuse(more than 90).
  • Right triangle: one side is right(exactly 90).

We also identified exterior and interior angles.

Apply: We worked with p.485-486(1-8) as examples on the board.

Homework: p.487(1-10)

Bring a compass

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