Welcome to Honors Geometry!
Solon High School
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Mrs. Kristina Klouda
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Kent State University - BS in Education
Cleveland State University - Masters in
Educational Technology
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Objectives
 To apply geometry to real world problems
 To make connections between geometry and algebra
and extend this to other topics
 To employ technology to solve problems
 To learn in a cooperative setting
 To communicate mathematics
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Structure of the class
Honors Geometry
Textbook
paper/pencil work
Constructions
compass/straight-edge
Technology
Geometer's Sketchpad
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Example of student work
KF = 1.47 inches
Area FAK = 0.63 inches 2
Area FBK = 0.63 inches 2
CK = 2.94 inches
Area DAK = 0.63 inches 2
Area KBE = 0.63 inches 2
Area DKC = 0.63 inches 2
Area KEC = 0.63 inches 2
CK
= 2.00
KF
A
DK = 0.93 inches
KB = 1.87 inches
D
KB
= 2.00
DK
F
EK = 0.77 inches
KA = 1.54 inches
centroid
K
C
E
KA
= 2.00
EK
B
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Connections to the real world
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Class examples
Practice problems
Projects
Miniature Golf
 Paint that Pole!
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Miniature Golf Project
Above: Army Men
At right: The Jungle
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Miniature Golf Project
Above: Klouda’s Kourt
At left: Candyland
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SAMPLE STUDENT WORK- PAINT THAT POLE!
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Sherwin Williams Paint
Company has called upon
the group Sherman Millions
for help in renovating the
SHS football stadium by
painting its light poles. The
dilemma is, they have no
clue how much paint is
needed to do so. Therefore,
they recruited our aid to
solve another unascertained
surface area measurement.
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SAMPLE STUDENT WORK-PAINT THAT POLE!
Solution to Trigonometric Problem
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Height of home side pole:
1. tan 28= x/y
tan 28y=x
2. tan 25= x/y+10
tan25y+tan
25 (10)=x
tan 25y+tan 25 (10)=tan 28y
tan 25 (10)=.06540y
4.66308 = .06540y
.06540 .06540
y=
71.30092
tan 28 (71.30092)=x
~ x = 37.91137 m
+ 1.53 m — height of person
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39.44137 m
- .42 m — base
39.02137 m
HEIGHT OF HOME POLE = 39 m
Height of away side pole:
1. tan 27 = x/y
tan 27y = x
2. tan 22= x/y+10
tan 22y + tan 22 (10) = x
tan 22y + tan 22 (10) = tan 27y
tan 22 (10)= .10550y
4.04026 = .10550y
.10550 .10550
y = 38.29630
tan 27 (38.29630) = x
~ x = 19.51294 m
+ 1.53 m — height of person
21.04294 m
HEIGHT OF AWAY POLE = 21 m
(see slide 3 for concepts used)
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Steps for Success
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Preparation
Attendance
Participation
Independent practice
Collaboration
Communication
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Internet Information
On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework,
upcoming tests and quizzes. To get to my page follow
these steps:
1. Go to the Solon Schools web page
www.solonschools.org
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Choose Schools
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Choose Solon High
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Scroll down to my name (Kristina Klouda)
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Choose “Calendar of Events” from the bottom
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Choose the appropriate class
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Communication
Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost
importance for student success. If at anytime
you have a concern or question, please call or
email me. I check my voicemail everyday.
Please leave a number that I can reach you at
during the school day. I also check email
regularly.
 Voice mail: 349-7757 ext. 5389
 Email: kklouda@solonboe.org
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