Shape
Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009
Sides, Angles, Interior Lines & Points--Directed Activity:
Balance point
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Focus |
Locate the balance point of a cut-out triangle. |
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Technologies |
· The Geometers Sketchpad · Paper and pencil |
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Background |
Given a cut-out triangle (See Figure 2.19)
Figure 2.19: Balance Point
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Tasks |
Cut a triangle from heavy paper or card stock. Balance the triangle on a pencil point. Mark the balance point. |
