Altitude to the Hypotenuse

Students will discover what happens when the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle is drawn. They learn that the two triangles created are similar to each other and to the original triangle. They will learn the definition of geometric mean and write, as well as solve, proportions that contain geometric means. All discovery, guided practice, and independent practice problems are based on the powerful altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
Resource ID#: 71771 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: altitude, complementary angles, geometric mean, hypotenuse, proportions, right triangle, similarity
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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