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Geometry

Suggested grades 9–11 · Unit 2: Similarity and right-triangle measures

Similar Triangles and a Shadow Estimate

State the similarity assumptions before using a proportion.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Similar Triangles and a Shadow Estimate
Preview lesson: Similar Triangles and a Shadow Estimate

Goal: Justify a similar-triangle model and calculate a height with labeled corresponding sides.

Before this: Ratios Triangle angle sums

Try together: Use a 2 m reference with a 3 m shadow to estimate the height for a 12 m shadow.

Subject-content contributionHSG.SRT.B.5High school · Geometry
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Geometry

Suggested grades 9–11 · Unit 2: Similarity and right-triangle measures

Right-Triangle Trigonometry in a Diagram

Choose a ratio from a labeled reference angle and check the result.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Right-Triangle Trigonometry in a Diagram
Preview lesson: Right-Triangle Trigonometry in a Diagram

Goal: Calculate an unknown side and angle in right-triangle models.

Before this: Pythagorean theorem Ratios Degree-mode calculator

Try together: For an angle of 30° and hypotenuse 10 cm, find opposite and adjacent legs.

Subject-content contributionHSG.SRT.C.8High school · Geometry
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