1. Warm-up:
a) Log-on to a computer, open your eBook to 8.3.4, Problem #94
b) Using a protractor and a ruler, construct a triangle with a side length of 4 cm, one angle of 90 degrees, and one angle of 45 degrees.
c) Compare your constructions with your team. Does this produce a unique triangle?
2. Lesson 8.3.4 Building Triangles
Essential Question #2: Does knowing all 3 side lengths produce a unique triangle?
Instructions:
a) Log-on to a computer, open your eBook to 8.3.4, Problem #94
b) Using a protractor and a ruler, construct a triangle with a side length of 4 cm, one angle of 90 degrees, and one angle of 45 degrees.
c) Compare your constructions with your team. Does this produce a unique triangle?
2. Lesson 8.3.4 Building Triangles
Essential Question #2: Does knowing all 3 side lengths produce a unique triangle?
Instructions:
- Use Triangle Creation tool to build a triangle that meets the specified requirements (on side whiteboard)
- Sketch the triangle in your notebook
- Label all 6 measurements (rounding to the nearest tenth)
- Build at least 2 triangles (if possible)
Essential Question #3: How do I know IF a triangle can be made given 3 side lengths?
Instructions:
- Use Triangle Inequality tool to build a triangle that meets the specified requirements (on side whiteboard)
- Take note of which sets of 3 side lengths produce a triangle and which do not.
- Test your theory with at least 3 more sets of side lengths that you make up
3. Essential Question Poster and Swapmeet
