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  • Topic:Congruent Triangles
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:12
  • Grade(s):9, 10, 11, 12
Key Learning: Proving triangles congruent is essential for success in Geometry. Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles have characteristics not found in scalene triangles.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
What are the important elements needed to prove that two triangles are congruent?
   
Concept: Congruent Figures
Concept: Proving Triangles Congruent
Concept: Parts of Congruent Triangles
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What relationships occur between corresponding angles of congruent figures and corresponding sides of congruent figures? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the five ways to prove triangles congruent? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What relationships exist between corresponding parts of congruent triangles? (ET)

Concept: Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles
Concept: Triangle Constructions
Concept: ___OBJECTIVES___6___
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the special characteristics of Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles? (A)

How do you determine which form for the equation of a line is most appropriate to use? (ET)

How will the special characteristics of Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles help you to write proofs and find missing measures? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the similarities and differences when constructing all types of triangles?

(A)

How can you construct congruent triangles and why can this be useful in solving real-world problems?

(ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Info:

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Prentice Hall Geometry Ch.4.1-4.5

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Vocabulary Report

  • congruent polygons -
  • SSS -
  • legs of an isosceles triangle -
  • CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent) -
  • corresponding sides -
  • base of an isosceles triangle -
  • SAS -
  • vertex angle of an isosceles triangle -
  • ASA -
  • corresponding angles -
  • base angles of an isosceles triangle -
  • AAS -
  • HL -
  • corollary -