8GA4 Missing side lengths of similar triangles (Similarity)

CCSS:  8.G.5.

Critical Background Knowledge- Students should know how to identify different types of triangles and congruent angles.  

Content Objective: I can use similar triangles to find missing angles and missing side lengths. I can recognize that if two triangles have two congruent angles then they are similar triangles (Angle-Angle)

Language Objective: I can define  similar triangles , corresponding sides, corresponding angles, and congruence. 

Essential Question: How can I use geometry to respond to the challenges in life?

I.   Missing side lengths of similar triangles (Similarity)

a.  Similarity Cornell notes- 8GA4SimilarityCN Download 8GA4SimilarityCN

b.  Similarity Copy of Notes- 8GA4SimilarityCopyCN Download 8GA4SimilarityCopyCN

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