Unit 1 Math Plans
Lesson: 1.2 Points, Line Segments, Lines, & Rays
Mathematical Practices: SMP1, SMP2, SMP4, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7
Focus on SMP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
GMP2: Explain the meanings of the numbers, words, pictures, symbols, gestures, tables, graphs and concrete objects
you and others use.
Content Standards: 4.G.1
Materials/Prep: Math Journal, SRB, Notebook, MM p. 388-389, Slates, Markers, Socks, Ruler, Template, Compass,
Calculator, Pencil, Study Link, Dice
Instructional Objective: SWBAT become familiar with tools for geometry and review points, line segments, lines, and
rays.
Vocabulary: point, line segment, endpoint, line, ray
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p. 24
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Math message follow up TM pg. 24; Reviewing Points, Line Segments, Lines, Rays; Endpoints; Drawing Line
Segments, Lines, and Rays; & Journal p. 4 (independent)
RSA – MM p. 388-389
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner Activity):
Play Addition Top-It; Math Boxes
Study Link- 1.2
3. Differentiation Options
Readiness: Modeling Line Segments
Enrichment: Solving a Collinear-Points Puzzle or Playing Sprouts
ELL: Building Background for Mathematics words
Lesson: 1.3 Angles, Triangles, & Quadrangles
Mathematical Practices: SMP2, SMP3, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7
Focus on SMP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
GMP2.1: Represent problems and situations mathematically with numbers, words, pictures, symbols, gestures, tables,
graphs, and concrete objects.
Content Standards: 4.NBT.4, 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Journal, SRB, Notebook, Study Link, MM p. 388-389, Straightedge, slate, marker, sock, Advanced
Prep: straws & twist-ties
Instructional Objective: SWBAT construct angles, triangles, and quadrangles and classify quadrangles.
Vocabulary: angle, vertex, right angle, triangle, quadrangle, quadrilateral, square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram,
trapezoid, kite
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p.30
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Review students’ answers to the Math Message & Review Vocabulary
RSA – MM p. 388-389
Homework review: Review Study Link 1.2 with whole class
Construct Angles, Constructing Triangles and Quadrangles & Journal p. 6 (independently)
2. Ongoing learning & practice:
Journal pg. 7 (Independently) Students will work on adding and subtracting whole numbers.
Math boxes 1.3
Study Link- 1.3
3. Differentiation Options
Readiness: Sorting Pattern Blocks
Enrichment: Solving a Polygon Puzzle
Extra Practice: 5-Minute Math
ELL: Comparing and Contrasting Quadrangles
Lesson: 1.4 Parallelograms
Mathematical Practices: SMP2, SMP3, SMP4, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7, SMP8
Focus on SMP8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
GMP8.2: Use properties, rules, and shortcuts to solve problems.
Content Standards: 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Study Link 1.4, journal pages 10-11, SRB p.100, TM p.14, Geo. Template
Instructional Objective: SWBAT classify quadrangles based on their properties.
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p. 35
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Develop definitions of parallel lines, lines, line segments, and rays.
Explore parallelograms and perpendicular line segments.
Math journal pages 10-11 independently
RSA – MJ 10 #2 & 3
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner or group work):
Play Subtraction Top-it
Math Boxes 1.4
Study Link- 1.4
3. Differentiation Options:
Readiness: Exploring Parallel Line segments with Geoboards
Enrichment: Solving the Straw-Squares Puzzles or Playing Sz’Kwa
Lesson: 1.5 Polygons
Mathematical Practices: SMP1, SMP2, SMP3, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7, SMP8
Focus on SMP8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
GMP8.1: Use patterns and structures to create and explain rules and shortcuts.
Content Standards: 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Journal p. 12, SRB p.97, Straws and twist-ties.
Instructional Objective: SWBAT identify properties of polygons and distinguish between convex and nonconvex
polygons; and explore geometric definitions and classification.
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p.
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Define properties of polygons (SRB 97) and complete journal page 12 independently.
RSA – MJ 12 #1
2. Ongoing learning & practice(Partner or group work):
Math boxes - 1.5 p. 13
Study Link - 1.5
3. Differentiation Options:
Readiness: Constructing Polygons Geoboard
Exploring side angle properties
Enrichment: Identifying Properties of Kites and Rhombuses
Do them together
Lesson: 1.6 Drawing Circles with a Compass
Mathematical Practices: SMP1, SMP2, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7
Focus on SMP5: Use appropriate tools strategically.
GMP5.2: Use mathematical tools correctly and efficiently.
Content Standards: 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Math journal pp. 14-15, slate, compass, straightedge, cardboard, scissors.
Instructional Objective: SWBAT use a compass to draw circles.
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p.
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Demonstrate & practice drawing circles with a compass
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner or group work):
Play Polygon Pair-Up
Math boxes 1.6 RSA – MB #3
Study Link - 1.6
3. Differentiation Options:
Enrichment: Solving an Inscribed-Square Puzzle
Extra Practice: Creating Circle Designs
Lesson: 1.7 Circle Constructions
Mathematical Practices: SMP1, SMP2, SMP3, SMP4, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7
Focus on SMP1: make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
GMP 1.6: Connect mathematical ideas and representations to one another
Content Standards: 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Math journal p. 17-19, MM25, slate, templates, compass, tape, scissors.
Instructional Objective: SWBAT define a circle; explore designs with circles.
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p.
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Practice constructing circles using MJP 17-18. RSA – MJ 17
Review concentric circles MJP 19
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner or group work):
Play Polygon pair-up
Math Boxes 1.7
Study Link - 1.7
3. Differentiation Options:
Readiness: Drawing Tangent Circles
Enrichment: Using Diameter, Chords, and Radii
ELL: Building a Math Word Bank
Lesson: 1.8 Hexagon and Triangle Constructions
Mathematical Practices: SMP2, SMP5, SMP6, SMP7
Focus on SMP6: Attend to precision.
GMP 6.2: Use the level of precision you need for a problem.
Content Standards: 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Materials/Prep: Math Journal, SRB, Study Link, Template, Compass, Crayons, straightedge
Instructional Objective: TSW construct figures with a compass and straightedge.
Getting Started: Mental Math and Reflexes/Math message TM p.
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Math message follow up; Making Constructions with a Compass and a Straightedge; MJ p.21-22;
Constructing an Inscribed Regular Hexagon; & MJ p. 23-24
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner or group work):
Defining Geometric Figures MJ p. 25 & Math Boxes 1.8 RSA – MB #1
Study Link - 1.8
3. Differentiation Options:
Readiness: Identifying a Regular Hexagon
Enrichment: Creating 6-Point Designs
Extra Practice: Inscribing an Equilateral Triangle in a Circle
Lesson: Unit 1 Review
Materials/Prep: old study links, journal, notebook, study guide
Instructional Objective: SWBAT distinguish between lines, line segments, rays, parallel lines, intersecting lines, and
perpendicular lines. SWBAT name lines, line segments, angles, and rays. They will be able to define what a polygon is
and construct various polygons. SWBAT distinguish between convex polygons and concave polygons. They will
construct concentric circles and congruent polygons.
Math message: What is a polygon? Draw and Label - Line AB, Line Segment CD, Ray EF, Angle DEF. Draw a
concave polygon. Construct a Concentric circle. Draw 2 congruent polygons.
1. Teaching the lesson (whole group):
Study guide
2. Ongoing learning & practice (Partner or group work):
Math boxes 1.9
Study Link - STUDY UNIT 1