Altitudes of a Triangle - Discovery
Discovery
Play with the applet above.
1. Drag the Red Points to change the shape of the triangle.
2. Drag the green "Slide Me!" to observe the altitude of the triangle.
Altitude of a Triangle
Response Define in your own words the definition of Altitude of a Polygon.
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Steps of Finding an Altitude of a Triangle
Step 1: Pick the highest point (vertex) of the triangle, and the opposite side of the vertex is the base.
Step 2: Draw a line passing through points F and G. 
Step 3: Use the perpendicular line and select the base (line) you just drew. 
Step 4: Connect the base with the vertex.
Step 5: Place a point in the intersection of the base and altitude.
Step 6: Measure the height of the altitude. 
Step 3: Use the perpendicular line and select the base (line) you just drew.
Step 4: Connect the base with the vertex.
Step 5: Place a point in the intersection of the base and altitude.
Step 6: Measure the height of the altitude. ======================= PART 3 ============================
Altitude of Polygons
Use the altimeter to measure the height (altitude) of polygon A, B, C, D, and E.
Write your responses.
Responses to "Altitude of Polygons" Alt. of A = Alt. of B = ...
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. 
Question Use the tool to find the height of the Left and Right Edge of the tower to the ground. Write down your response.
======================= PART 5 ============================Mount Everest - Earth's Highest Mountain
Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation (snow height) of 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) was most recently established in 2020 by the Nepali and Chinese authorities. The top five highest peaks in the world are also located on Mt. Everest.
Question Find the height (altitude) of the five points of Mount Everest. Response: (1) = (2) = ...
======================= EXIT TICKET============================Question 1 What is the angle of measurement between the altitude and the base of a polygon? Explain.
Question 2 Does the highest point of a polygon is always used to measure the altitude of a polygon? Explain.