Objective: Students will be able to identify and apply the Pythagorean Theorem using it to solve for the
missing length of a right triangle.
Do First:
Complete four problems to allow me to assess student levels of understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Solve for
1.
2.
Evaluate for
, and
, and
3.
4.
New Learning:
1.
Briefly review the following vocabulary words: triangle, right triangle, hypotenuse, legs, square root.
2.
Go through the Pythagorean Theorem Lesson PowerPoint with accommodations.
3.
Go through the six basic steps for solving a Pythagorean Theorem problem.
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Write the equation
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Identify the hypotenuse
Substitute the length of the hypotenuse for
and any lengths of the legs for either
or .
(Substitute known values or “plug in”)
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Simplify the exponents
Solve the equation for the remaining squared value.
Monday
Calculate the square root to get the length of the missing side.
Upcoming Major Assessments: SnapShot Sept 24 and 25, 2014
Materials: Projector, Laptop, pencils, paper, worksheets, PowerPoint Presentation, calculator
Follow Up/HW: Complete Pythagorean Theorem Worksheet if not finished in class.
Objective: Students will be able to plot points on a coordinate graph.
Objective: Students will identify and apply the Pythagorean Theorem using it to solve for the missing length
of a right triangle.
Work on Coordinate Graphing and Pythagorean Theorem
Coordinate Picture 1
Coordinate Picture 2
Square Root Chart 1-15
Wed/Thurs
Tuesday
Upcoming Major Assessments: SnapShot Sept 24 and 25, 2014
Materials: Pen/pencil, worksheets, calculator
Follow Up/HW: Finish assignment
Objective:
SNAPSHOT – Geometry
Materials: Pencil/Paper, calculator
Follow Up/HW:
Objective:
Objective:
Objective:
Objective:
Use the distance formula to calculate the distance between two points given map locations.
Use the distance formula to calculate the distance between two points given their coordinates.
Describe the distance formula in terms of perpendicular components.
Create distance-related problems with real-world applications.
Do First: Complete the Pythagorean Theorem Quiz to allow me to assess their understanding of the previous
lesson and determine whether we can move on to distance and midpoint.
New Learning: Post the Words and Phrases on the board or project them as an electronic presentation so
that they are clearly visible throughout the lesson.
1.
Present two points on a coordinate plane. Ask the students to consider different ways of calculating the
distance between the two points.
2.
Ask students to explain the phrase, "As the crow flies."
3.
Ask students to complete the phrase, "The shortest distance between two points..."
4.
Ask students to describe how these phrases relate to calculating distance.
Friday
5.
Ask students to lists the facts needed to calculate the distance between the points on the displayed
coordinate plane.
Materials: LCD Projector, Laptop, Pencil, Course handouts
Follow Up/HW:
Week of: September 22-26
Teacher: Garrett
Team: Special Education - Resource