Display Title
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2
Display Title
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2
Topic
Triangles
Description
This segment explores the structural properties of triangles, focusing on their stability in construction. It examines the Eiffel Tower as a case study, detailing how triangular trusses distribute forces like compression and tension to maintain equilibrium. The segment also introduces isosceles and equilateral triangles, their congruence properties, and the Side-Side-Side postulate. Key vocabulary includes truss, compression, tension, isosceles triangle, equilateral triangle, and static equilibrium. Applications include bridge construction and wind resistance in tall buildings.
The video discusses the relevance of Triangles through its mathematical properties, applications, and conceptual framework.
Teacher's Script: Today, we will explore an interesting aspect of Triangles. The video provides insights into the mathematical importance and real-world applications of this topic, such as the structural properties of triangles, focusing on their stability in construction. It examines the Eiffel Tower as a case study.
For a complete collection of videos related to Triangles click on this link: Geometry Applications: Triangles Collection.
| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3 |
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| Duration | 17.97 minutes |
| Grade Range | 8 - 10 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Geometry • Triangles • Definition of a Triangle • Applications of Triangles |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Keywords | geometry, triangles, applications of triangles, Eiffel Tower, triangular trusses, isosceles, equilateral, triangle postulates, congruence, similarity, Closed Captioned Video |
