Special Right Triangles

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Two special triangles are studied in Geometry.

 

These two activities help students understand the relationships between the measurements for the sides. 

 

Discovering 45-45-90 triangles

Student Activity Sheet for 45-45-90 triangles

Discovering 30-60-90 triangles

Isometric Dot paper for 30-60-90 triangles

Smartboard Lesson on 30-60-right triangles

Template for 30-60 Right Triangles

Smartboard Lesson on 45-45-right triangles

Template for 45-45 right triangles

Discovering the Special Right Triangle:  45-45 Right Triangle