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Gingerbread houses pg 1

Gingerbread houses pg 2

Discovering triangle lengths

Cut and paste proofs

 

Discovering centroids

Creating Daisies with Arcs & Angle Bisectors

Line Drawings

Geometry Rebus

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Map for THS Geometry 2010-11

Fundamentals of Geometry

  • Notation
  • Measurement
  • Rigid transformations
  • Dilation & scale factor
  • Logic and reasoning

Logic and Reasoning

Logic Statements:

  • Conditional
  • converse inverse
  • contrapositive
  • biconditional

Parallel Lines & Polygons

  • Transversals
  • Special angle pairs
  • Triangle sum theorem
  • Midsegments
  • Properties of quadrilaterals
  • Compass & straightedge constructions

Perimeter and Area

  • Perimeter and area of quadrilaterals and triangles
  • Circumference and area of circles
  • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Proportion
  • Side Splitter Theorem
       

Triangle Similarity & Congruence

  • Similar polygons
  • Congruent polygons
  • Median, altitude, perpendicular bisector
  • Proofs
  • Compass & straightedge constructions

Special Right Triangles & Trigonometry

  • 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles
  • Sine, cosine, tangent ratios

Three Dimensional Shapes

  • Identifying and naming prisms, pyramids, & platonic solids
  • Surface area & volume
  • Cavalieri's Principle
  • Cross section and rotation

Circles

  • Chords & Arcs
  • Tangent & secant lines
  • Inscribed angles & arcs
  • Angles formed by secant & tangents
  • Segments of tangents, secants & chords
  • Circles in a coordinate plane
       
       

 

 

Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 1

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Postulates

powerpoint

webversion

1-2 packet
pg 26-29, 1-37. On 22-27, write converse, inverse & contrapositive
algebra review worksheet
Motion in geometry packet
Motion in the coordinate plane packet
2-2, 2-3 packet
3.1 packet
pg 503 packet and graphics
     

Unit 2

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Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 3

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Parallel lines and transversals

Ppt - web version

pg 160

Adjacent Angles

Vertical Angles

Corresponding Angles

Alternate Interior Angles

Alternate Exterior Angles

Same Side Interior and Exterior Angles

Triangle Sum Theorem

Exterior Angle Theorem

Ppt - web version

pg 173-174

Triangle Sum Theorem

Exterior and Remote Interior Angles

Midsegments of triangles and trapezoids

Ppt - web version

pg 186

Properties of midsegments in a triangle

Properties of a midsegment in a trapezoid

Today the assignment is a review of angle pairs, triangle sum theorem and exterior angle theorem - no new notes. (11/5)

 

On 11/5 we will begin blogging with GoogleDocs.

Check the Blog Topics below

Ice Day and Bix Babble

Quadrilaterals Day 1

Ppt - web version

8.1 Practice/Reading/Enrichment

Quadrilaterals Day 2

Characterisics of Parallelograms

Ppt - web version

8.2, 8.3 Packet Properties of Parallelograms

Quadrilaterals Day 3

Rectangles, Rhombi & Squares

Ppt - web version

8.4 Packet

Vocab Worksheet

Rhombus Properties

Rectangle and Square Properties

Quadrilaterals Day 4

Trapezoids, Trapeziums, & Kites

Ppt - web version

Big Triangle Puzzle

6.5 Worksheet

Kite Properties

Trapezoid Properties

Quadrilaterals Day 5

Ppt - web version

Cut and paste pg 1 and pg 2

Cut and sort wkshts (2-15A and 2-15B)

Flow chart (2-16)

Quadrilateral Project Instructions

Quadrilaterals Day 6

Ppt - web version

Organizing Quad Properties

Construction Practice

 

Compass and Straight Edge

Constructions

Copy a line segment

Copy an angle

Bisect an angle

Construct a 90 degree angle

Construct a 45 degree angle

Perpendicular line bisector

Construct a parallel through a point

Perpendicular through a point

Perpendicular from a point on the line

 

The best website in the world to show constructions

 

Unit 3 Review

Unit 3 Test

     

Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 4

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Working with radicals

Simplifying Radicals

Multiplying Radicals

Dividing Radicals

Adding and Subtracting Radicals

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Multiplying and Distributing Radical Expressions

Dividing Radicals and Rationalizing the Denominator

Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions

Area, Perimeter and Circumference

Surface Area, Net

Gingerbread House Project

 

Area of parallelograms

Area of triangles

Area of trapezoids

Area of Kites and Rhombuses

Area of Circles

Circumference

Surface Area

BOE Preparation - Day #1

warm up (review ratio and proportion)

Pythagorean Theorem & Its Converse

Proportion Review

Using Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing hypotenuse

Using Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing leg

BOE Preparation - Day #2    
BOE Preparation - Day #3    
     
     
INTERIM UNIT TANK GAUGE BOE PRACTICE  

In this BOE you will learn about cylinders and their use in real world applications.

There are 4 distinct parts to the BOE. While a couple of the parts overlap, mostly they are generally stand alone segments.

During this unit we will also work on radicals; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Worksheets and help sites are available in Unit 4, above.

   

Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 5

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Congruent Triangles Construction worksheet #1 & #2

Demonstration of constructions:

two angles and an included side

two sides and an included angle

three sides

construct an exact copy

Triangle congruence and proofs

4.2 Practice wksht (SSS & SAS)

4.3 Practice wksht (ASA & AAS)

 

Two column proofs

Why SSA and AAA doesn't work for triangle congruence

Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles

Powerpoint

PDF

4.4 Practice wksht (CPCTC) CPCTC
 

4.5 Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles

4.6 Right Triangle Congruence (HL)

Special Isosceles Triangle Properties

Hypotenuse Leg

 

4.7 Overlapping triangles

Extra Practice

 
 

Find the errors

7.1 Ratio and Proportion

Solving Proportions

Proportional Segments Between Parallel Lines

  7.2 Similar Polygons Properties of Similar Polygons
  7.3 Proving Triangles Similar

Similarity Shortcuts

Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles

  7.4 Similarity in Right Triangles  
  7.5 Proportions in Triangles  
     
Special Parts of Triangles    

Day 1 - Angle Bisectors and Perpendicular Bisectors

 

Day 2 - Medians and Altitudes

 

Notes for both days: PowerPoint, Web version

 

Day 3 - Review

 

Day 4 - Test

In class, we created angle bisectors and perpendicular bisectors in triangles on patty paper, on day 1.

Activity 1, 2 and exercises

On day 2, we created medians, talked about altitudes, completed 5-2 Practice and 5-2 Enrichment.

Graphic of altitudes and orthocenter

Summary of special parts in triangles

5-2 Practice

5-2 Enrichment

 

Unit 5+ Review

Interactive aplet showing the incenter

Interactive aplet showing the circumcenter

Interactive aplet showing the orthocenter

Interactive aplet showing the centroid

The above links also give facts, construction tips and summaries about triangle centers.

 

 

 

 

Unit 6

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Lecture Notes/

Assignment

Help Sites

Special Right Triangles

30-60-90 and 45-45-90

~~and~~

Trigonometry

 

Day 1 - Special Right Triangles

PowerPoint - PDF

8-2 Practice

Day 1 Project Piece

Day 2 - Trigonometry

PowerPoint - PDF

8-3 Practice

8-3 Puzzle

Day 3 - Angles of Elevation and Depression

PowerPoint - PDF

8-4 Practice

Trident the Great Triangle Seahorse

Day 4 - Application of trigonometry

8-4 Activity: Surveying

Day 4 Project Piece (Elias)

Measuring Project

Day 5 - Review and Abstract Beauty Trig Puzzle

Day 6 - Test

Survey #1 - End of unit survey

Survey #2 - Hints for new students

 

Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 7

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Three

Dimensional

Shapes

 

 

~Identifying and naming prisms, pyramids, and platonic solids~

~Finding area of polygons~

~Surface Area and Volume~

PowerPoint - PDF

Workin' Out in Math

Area and Perimeter Worksheet #1

Halloween/Lazy Cows

Octopus/Birdcage

3D Solid Properties

Volume of Prisms

Volume of Pyramids

Volume of Cylinders

Volume of Cones

Volume of Spheres

Surface Area of Spheres

Solving Equations with Squares and Cubes

Lecture Notes

Assignment Help Sites

Unit 8

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~~ Circles ~~

~Day 1~

Tangent lines, chords & arcs

Powerpoint - PDF

12-1 Practice: Tangent Lines

12-2 Practice - Chords and Arcs

~Day 2~

Inscribed Angles, measures of angles and segments

Powerpoint - PDF

12-3 Practice: Inscribed Angles

12-4 Practice: Meausures of Angles and Segments

Abstract Beauty - Project Piece

Radii to Tangents

Chords and a Circle's Center

Central Angles and Intercepted Arcs

Tangent Segment to a Circle

Inscribed Angles

Angles in Semicircles and Chords to Tangents

Circumference

Arc Length

Secants

 

 

MAPS REVIEW    
Here is a fabulous review of geometry to help you get a great score on the MAP test. Final Review for 2011  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Blog Topics
The expectation is that you write three complete sentences addressing the topic within one week of the date it is posted.
deadline for full credit
3/9 #9 The next unit test will cover proofs, constructions and several other things. If given the opportunity, how would you fashion the exam? Traditional? Open notes? Partner? Take home? Part partner, part traditional? Something else? 3/17/11
3/1 #8 Which do you prefer and why: 1) patty paper geometry or 2) compass and straightedge constructions. 3/7/11
2/9 #7 What part of the BOE was easiest for you? Why? 2/15/11
2/1 #6 Please tell me everything you know about isosceles triangles. Remember to include what you know about the sides, angles and line of symmetry. 2/7/11
1/24 #5 Explain in words how to simplify 2sqrt3(sqrt6 - 5sqrt12) . 1/30
12/9 #4 Tell me your favorite thing that we did or favorite topic we covered or something that really caught your attention in Unit 3. 12/15
12/1 #3 Tell me what a midsegment is in regard to triangles and trapezoids. Whnere are they located and how do you calculate their length? 12/7
11/15

BONUS BLOG!!!

The Goshen County School District Administration is making teachers get rid of their microwaves, candle warmers, toasters, and popcorn machines because they think those things are a safety issue. For $20 Mc$ blog your response in three or more complete sentences. (Be sure to do the regular blog listed below.)

11/21
11/15 #2 Tell me about all the wonderful things that happen when diagonals intersect in a parallelogram. 11/21
11/5 #1 This is our first blog topic. Please write three or more complete sentences about angle relationships when lines are parallel and when they are not parallel. 11/12