Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Geometric Theorems Name: Cyrus Cama

Content Area: Geometry Grade Level: 9 -12
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.G-CO.9

1.) Prove theorems about lines and angles. Theorems include: vertical angles are congruent; when a transversal crosses parallel lines, alternate
interior angles are congruent and corresponding angles are congruent; points on a perpendicular bisector of a line segment are exactly
those equidistant from the segments endpoints.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.G-CO.10

2.) Prove theorems about triangles. Theorems include: measures of interior angles of a triangle sum to 180; base angles of isosceles triangles
are congruent; the segment joining midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half the length; the medians of a
triangle meet at a point.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

The main goal of this unit is not just for students to simply recognize and utilize various principles of geometry in the real world, but to also develop
their analytical and logical reasoning skills by learning how to construct and create proofs for common geometric theorems. Students will be able to
determine the congruence of various angles and two-dimensional shapes by applying geometric theorems and using logical reasoning. Such skills
will also be able to aid students in other subjects and disciplines.

Unit Summary:

Geometry is everywhere in our world, but do we see it? Can the skills that we learn in geometry be recognized and applied in the real world? This
unit, Geometry Theorems in our World, will help students to determine their own answers to this and other questions related to geometry.

This unit is an introduction to the world of geometric theorems, postulates and properties as well as their application in everyday life. Specifically,
students will learn how to determine the congruence of various angles, line segments, triangles and quadrilaterals by developing their analytical
skills and using logic to write geometric proofs. They will also learn how to recognize and apply these concepts to the real world. Methods of
instruction will include lectures, a webcersize/iPad lesson, the use of graphic organizes and other teaching mediums to aid students in their mastery
of the material. In addition, several assessments that test the students fundamental knowledge of unit concepts will be given.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:

Survey / Testing Prior Knowledge Flashcards Group Learning Activity

Test Your Knowledge of Congruence Triangle
Postulates
Students will do a preliminary class exercise where
they will answer a survey-style questionnaire on
congruent triangles.
Students will create flashcards (cards to be
provided) of the graphical representations of the
four Triangle Congruence Postulates discussed in
class on one side and their definition on the other.
Each student will then pick three definitions that
weve covered in class related to triangle
congruence and create flashcards for them. A total
of seven flashcards will be created.
Venn Diagram
Students will compare the SAS and ASA Triangle
Congruence Postulates and create a Venn Diagram
using elements from both.
Peer Review
Triangle Congruence Assessment
Students will work in teams of 3-4 students to
determine if a pair of triangles is congruent or not
using the SSS, SAS, ASA or AAS congruence
postulates. Students will use their communication
and higher-level thinking skills to work with their
team members and come up with a solution to their
problem assigned to their group.
Group Presentation
Students will then present their results of the
aforementioned activity to the rest of their
classmates as a group and explain how they arrived
at their conclusion.

Each student will pair up with a partner and

exchange their flashcards and Venn Diagram with
them. On a separate sheet of paper, they will
constructively criticize their partners work, writing
what they like about it and perhaps how they may
be able to improve. These will be collected at the
end of the class for review by and feedback from the
teacher.

Exit Slip

Before Leaving the class, each student will take 10

minutes to write down on a sheet of paper
 everything that they learned about congruent
triangles. This will then be collected at the end of
the class for review by and feedback from the
teacher.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
demonstrate what is
congruence and how it can
apply to line segments,
angles, triangles and certain
quadrilaterals.
Acceptable Evidence
(Assessments):
Students will be able to
complete answers on
guided notes correctly as
well as a quiz during the
class. At the end, the
teacher will assign and
collect exit notes from each
student.
Lesson Activities:
During the class, the teacher will lecture as the students follow along and complete their guided
notes. There will then be a period of time devoted to questions and a review of the material. After
this, the students will be given a short quiz on the material from class and any relevant concepts
from previous lessons. The class will end with students filling out their exit slips where they will
detail what theyve learned about congruence in the class as well as concepts or definitions that they
may not be sure about.

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)

Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:

Students will be able to
prove that the interior
angles of a triangle sum to
180 degrees by using
parallel lines.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective:
Students will conduct
several exercises that
demonstrate their
knowledge of the triangle-
sum theorem. These
exercises will test their
ability to learn from various
media, videos and websites.
Acceptable Evidence:
I will lecture first and show videos that demonstrate how the triangle-sum theorem works, and how
the interior angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees. Students will be given an iPad or other
electronic tablet device to work on a webercise that will contain several videos and websites for
them to learn off of. They will then answer a series of questions about the material and take their
first steps in creating a formal geometric proof.
Lesson Activities:

Students will be able to use Students will fill out a The lesson will begin with a class activity reviewing the triangle congruence postulates of SSS, SAS,
deductive reasoning to graphic organizer to show ASA, AAS and HL. After this and after any questions have been answered by the teacher, the
demonstration their
knowledge of Triangle
Congruence Theorems.
Unit Resources:
that they understand the students will learn more about these congruence theorems with the aid of a couple of websites. The
principles and differences of students will then use a preexisting template to create their own graphic organizer. This will later
the various triangle be collected and analyze using the rubric provided.
congruence properties that
we have been discussing in
class.

Algebra 1 Common Core, Student Edition. Prentice Hall, 2015 (Textbook)

Algebra 1 Common Core. Amsco, 2015 (Textbook)

Useful Websites:

Algebra I: Functions (Khan Academy)

What is a Function? (Math is Fun)

Functions and Math (Interactive Mathematics)

Angles and parallel lines

Parallel Lines and Pairs of Angles

The Triangle Sum Theorem

Geometric Proofs: The Structure of a Proof

Introducing Two-column Proofs: A Different Approach

Questions to be considered

1.) 1.) What is congruence in geometry and why is it important?

2.) 2.) What are some ways that we can use prove congruence of angles and two-dimensional shapes?
3.) 3.) What are some characteristics that are common of all triangles?
4.) 4.) Why is the use of logical, deductive reasoning important both in geometry and the real world?

Student Learning Objectives

1.) 1.) Students will be able to demonstrate what is congruence and how it can apply to line segments, angles, triangles and certain quadrilaterals.
2.) 2.) Students will be able to prove that the interior angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees by using parallel lines.
3.) 3.) Students will be able to use deductive reasoning to demonstrate their knowledge of Triangle Congruence Theorems.