Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.
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Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 02 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 02TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series focusing on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration presents a simple triangle, emphasizing that it is a closed figure with three straight sides. This fundamental definition is crucial for students to understand before delving deeper into triangle properties and theorems. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 03 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 03TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a triangular shape that is not closed, emphasizing that it does not meet the definition of a triangle. This example helps students understand the importance of closure in defining geometric shapes. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 04 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 04TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a circular sector shape, emphasizing that while it is a closed figure with three sides, it is not a triangle because not all sides are straight. This example helps students understand the importance of straight sides in defining triangles. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 05 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 05TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a triangle, emphasizing that it has three sides made up of three line segments. This fundamental concept is crucial for students to understand as they begin their study of triangles and their properties. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 06 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 06TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a triangle formed from rays and lines, expanding students' understanding of how triangles can be constructed. This concept introduces more advanced geometric ideas and helps bridge the gap between basic shapes and complex geometric figures. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 07 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 07TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a triangle with labeled endpoints, introducing the concept of vertex labeling in geometry. This fundamental skill is crucial for students as they progress to more complex geometric problems and proofs. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 08 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 08TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a labeled triangle, emphasizing how to use these labels to define the sides of the triangle. This concept is fundamental for students as they learn to describe and analyze triangles in more detail. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 09 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 09TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration highlights that a triangle consists of three angles, a fundamental property that defines this shape. This concept is crucial for students to understand as they begin to explore more complex properties of triangles. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 10 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 10TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows a triangle ABC, demonstrating how the endpoints (vertices) can be used to label both the sides and angles of the triangle. This concept is fundamental for students as they learn to describe and analyze triangles in more detail. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 11 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 11TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows triangle ABC, further emphasizing how the endpoints (vertices) can be used to label both the sides and angles of the triangle. This reinforces the concept introduced in the previous image and helps students become more comfortable with triangle notation. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 12 |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Basics--Triangle Basics 12TopicGeometry Basics DescriptionThis image is part of a series on triangle basics, designed to enhance geometry education through visual aids. The illustration shows triangle ABC, highlighting one of the most fundamental properties of triangles: the sum of their interior angles is always 180 degrees. This concept is crucial for students to understand as it forms the basis for many other geometric principles and proofs. |
Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 1 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 1TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image features a kite shape, in this case a circular one. Ordinarily a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides. The diagonals intersect at right angles, and one diagonal bisects the other, creating a symmetrical shape. Kite shapes are important in geometry for understanding properties like symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are used in various mathematical applications, including tiling and design. Teacher's Script: "Examine this kite. What makes it a kite in the everyday understanding of it? Is it a kite in geometric terms?" |
Definition of a Circle, Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 10 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 10TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image features a kite shape, a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 11 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 11TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image depicts a kite shape, characterized by two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. This geometric configuration is symmetrical and unique. Kite shapes are used to explore geometric properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various fields, including mathematics, design, and architecture. Teacher's Script: "Look at this kite shape. How do its symmetrical properties and intersecting diagonals help us understand its geometry? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using kite shapes?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 12 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 12TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a kite shape, a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 13 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 13TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a triangular-shaped kite. Geometrically, a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Observe this kite. How is this a kite in the everyday sense? Is this a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 14 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 14TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image features a triangular-shaped kite. Geometrically, a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Examine this kite. How is it a kite in the everyday sense? Is it geometrically a kite?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 15 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 15TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image depicts a triangular-shaped kite. Geometrically, a kite is characterized by two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. This geometric configuration is symmetrical and unique. Kite shapes are used to explore geometric properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various fields, including mathematics, design, and architecture. Teacher's Script: "Look at this kite. How is this a kite in the everyday sense? Is this a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 16 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 16TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a triangular-shaped kite. Geometrically, a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Observe this kite. How is this a kite in the everyday sense? Is this a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 2 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 2TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image depicts another variation of a kite shape, in this case a circular shape. Geometrically, a kite is characterized by two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. This geometric configuration is symmetrical and unique. Kite shapes are used to explore geometric properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various fields, including mathematics, design, and architecture. Teacher's Script: "Look at this kite. How is it a kite in the everyday sense? Is it a kite in a geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Circle, Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 3 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 3TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a circular kite shape. Geometrically, a kite is a a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Observe this kite. How is a kite in the everyday sense of the word? Is it a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Circle, Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 4 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 4TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image features a hexagonal kite shape. Geometrically, a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Examine this kite. How is it a kite in the everyday sense? Is it a kite in a geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 5 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 5TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image depicts a hexagonal kite shape. Geometrically, a kite is characterized by two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. This geometric configuration is symmetrical and unique. Kite shapes are used to explore geometric properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various fields, including mathematics, design, and architecture. Teacher's Script: "Look at this kite. How is this a kite in the everydays sense of the word? Is it a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 6 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 6TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a hexagonal kite shape. Geometrically, a kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. Teacher's Script: "Observe this kite. How is it a kite in the everyday sense? Is it a kite in the geometric sense?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 7 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 7TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image features a kite shape, a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 8 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 8TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image depicts a kite shape, characterized by two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. This geometric configuration is symmetrical and unique. Kite shapes are used to explore geometric properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various fields, including mathematics, design, and architecture. Teacher's Script: "Look at this kite shape. How do its symmetrical properties and intersecting diagonals help us understand its geometry? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using kite shapes?" |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Kite Shape 9 |
Math Clip Art--Kite Shape 9TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image illustrates a kite shape, a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal-length sides and diagonals that intersect at right angles. The symmetry and unique properties of kite shapes make them interesting geometric figures. Kite shapes are used to explore properties such as symmetry, area, and perimeter. They are applicable in various mathematical contexts, including geometry and design. |
Definition of a Polygon and Definition of a Triangle | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 1 |
Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 1TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image shows a tessellation pattern formed using basic shapes from pattern blocks. Pattern blocks typically include shapes such as equilateral triangles (green), squares (orange), rhombuses (blue), trapezoids (red), hexagons (yellow), and parallelograms (tan). These shapes fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a continuous pattern. Pattern block tessellations are excellent for exploring geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and spatial reasoning. They provide a hands-on way to understand how shapes can be combined to cover a plane completely. |
Geometric Constructions with Polygons | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 2 |
Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 2TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image presents another tessellation pattern using basic shapes from pattern blocks. The basic pattern block shapes include equilateral triangles, squares, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. They are arranged to cover a plane without gaps or overlaps, demonstrating the principles of tessellation. Tessellations with pattern blocks help students explore geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and tiling. They provide a visual and interactive way to understand how shapes can be combined to create complex patterns. |
Geometric Constructions with Polygons | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 3 |
Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 3TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image displays a tessellation pattern created with basic shapes from pattern blocks. The basic pattern block set includes equilateral triangles, squares, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. These shapes are arranged to tile a plane without gaps or overlaps. Using pattern blocks for tessellations allows students to explore geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and spatial reasoning. They provide a hands-on approach to understanding how different shapes can be combined to form intricate patterns. |
Geometric Constructions with Polygons | |
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 4 |
Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 4TopicGeometry Concepts DescriptionThis image presents a tessellation pattern using basic shapes from pattern blocks. A basic pattern block set includes equilateral triangles, squares, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. These shapes are arranged to cover a plane without gaps or overlaps, illustrating the concept of tessellation. Tessellations with pattern blocks help students explore geometric concepts like symmetry, transformations, and tiling. They provide a visual and interactive way to understand how shapes can be combined to create complex patterns. |
Geometric Constructions with Polygons | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Congruent--Labeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Congruent--Labeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Congruent--Unlabeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Congruent--Unlabeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Non Congruent--Labeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Non Congruent--Labeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Non Congruent--Unlabeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Non Congruent--Unlabeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Similar--Labeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Similar--Labeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Similar--Unlabeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles Share Vertical Angles Similar--Unlabeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Congruent--Labeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Congruent--Labeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Congruent--Unlabeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Congruent--Unlabeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Non Congruent--Labeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Non Congruent--Labeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Non Congruent--Unlabeled |
Math Clip Art--Triangles--Two Triangles with Common Base--Non Congruent--Unlabeled
This is from a collection of triangular shapes. They come labeled and unlabeled. |
Applications of Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 1 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 1TopicGeometry DescriptionThis image shows three drumsticks arranged to form a triangle. The drumsticks are placed in a closed triangular shape, with three angles marked in red. This example shows how to construct a triangle using drumsticks. The solution explains that to know it's a triangle, you need to create a closed figure with three sides and note the three interior angles. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 10 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 10TopicGeometry DescriptionThe image shows red and yellow circular counters arranged in a grid pattern to form a square shape. The solution explains how to arrange the counters in equal numbers per layer to form a square with four clearly defined corners. This example showcases how to construct a square using these red and yellow counters. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 2 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 2TopicGeometry DescriptionThis image shows a triangle drawn using a crayon. The triangle is closed with three sides, and the three angles are highlighted in red. This example showcases how to draw a triangle using a crayon or pencil. The solution states that to confirm it's a triangle, you need to create a closed figure with three sides and ensure it has three clearly identified angles. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 3 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 3TopicGeometry DescriptionThis image shows a triangle drawn using paint and a brush. The triangle is closed with three sides, and the three angles are marked in red. This example showcases how to draw a triangle using paint and a brush. The solution explains that to verify it's a triangle, you must create a closed figure with three sides and make sure it has three clearly identified angles. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 4 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 4TopicGeometry DescriptionThis image shows a triangle formed by arranging stickers in a triangular shape. The stickers form the sides of the triangle, and the angles are highlighted. This example showcases how to draw a triangle using stickers. The solution mentions that you can use stickers to form a closed figure with three sides, ensuring it has three clearly identified angles to confirm it's a triangle. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 5 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 5TopicGeometry |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 6 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 6TopicGeometry DescriptionThe image features four drumsticks arranged in a square shape. The solution highlights how to verify that the figure is a square by checking that it has four sides and four square corners. This example showcases how to construct a square using four drumsticks. The text describes how to create a closed figure with four sides and check for square corners to confirm it's a square. |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 7 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 7TopicGeometry |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles | |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 8 |
Math Example--Geometric Shapes--Constructing Geometric Shapes: Example 8TopicGeometry |
Definition of a Quadrilateral and Geometric Constructions with Triangles |