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Geometry Applications, Triangles, Segment 1, Introduction

VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, Segment 1: Introduction

The Bank of China building in Hong Kong is a dramatic example of triangular support. The notion of triangular trusses is introduced, along with the key concepts developed in the rest of the program.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3
Duration 2.18 minutes
Grade Range 8 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Triangles
        • Applications of Triangles
        • Definition of a Triangle
Copyright Year 2010
Keywords triangles, applications of triangles, Bank of China, triangular supports, triangular trusses