Classify Triangles StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to identify triangles based on their angles and sides. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the types of triangles taught during the activity can be printed. There is a karaoke song with printable lyrics that will help students learn and review the types of triangles. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

MA19.4.28

Identify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size.

UP:MA19.4.28

Vocabulary

  • Two-dimensional figure
  • Parallel lines
  • Perpendicular lines
  • Angle
  • Right triangle

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Two lines are parallel if they never intersect and are an equal distance apart.
  • Two lines are perpendicular if they are at right angles to each other.
  • A right triangle is a triangle that has one right angle.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines.
  • Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of angles of a specified size.
  • Identify right triangles.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • shapes are categorized based on attributes they possess in common such as angle size, side length, side relationships (parallel and perpendicular).

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
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