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The following 3 points need to be thought about before you create your lesson plan.
a.
Important Facts: The teacher needs to know the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric identities.
The teacher must also complete the activity first in order to know the height of the flagpole.
b. Key Concepts: Teamwork, Collaboration,
c. Skills students need for lesson and skills taught: Measurement skills, ratio skills, and drawing skills are
needed for this lesson. Students will improve their math skills by applying mathematical theorems to
real life situations and calculations.
I. Demographic Information
The following should be given:
a. Student Teachers Name: Amanda Anderson
b. Grade Level: High School Geometry
c. Topic: Using Similar Triangles with Pythagorean Theorem
d. Lesson Plan Title: How Tall is the Flagpole?
e. Duration: 1-2 days
II.
Objectives
Students will be able to apply concepts of similar triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem to real-life
similar triangles in order to determine the height of the schools flagpole.
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Core Curriculum
a. List Core Curriculum items used in lesson:
1. G-SRT-4: Prove theorems about triangles
2. G-SRT-5: Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and
to prove relationships in geometric figures.
3. G-SRT-6: Understand that similarity, side ratios in right triangles and properties for
the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute
angles.
4. G-SRT-8: Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right
triangles in applied problems.
b. Explain why you decided to teach this lesson and how it is theoretically sound.
1. This lesson allows the students to apply prior knowledge and new material to a reallife situation. Its an active activity that will not only reinforce important
mathematical concepts that they already know, but will allow the students to extend
their knowledge to deeper ideas.
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5. Color pencils/markers
b. List resources
1. Worksheet (see attached)
2. Textbook
3. Notes
c. List technology:
1. Calculators
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Method of Practice
a. Guided PracticeThis is done while the students are measuring, drawing
and calculating.
b. Independent PracticeStudents will work independently in class on
example problems and at home on assigned homework problems
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Closure
a. How you will help students summarize what they have learned
i. Students will draw a diagram, show their calculations, do math
problems and then complete an EXIT SLIP.
b. How this leads into next lesson
i. The EXIT SLIPS responses will help determine where we need to
start our conversation the next day. Hopefully we will be able to
move on and introduce the trigonometric identities, and then apply
them to our diagrams to calculate the triangles angels.
c.
Accommodations/Adaptations
1. How you differentiate instruction according to students needs?
a. Students will be paired strategically; so higher-level learners can help
lower-level learners and etc.
b. Students are allowed to work together, reference the textbook and any
notes.
c. This activity requires the students to discuss, work together draw and
more; which touched many different levels of multiples intelligences
(Logical/mathematical, bodily/kinesthetic, visual/spatial, etc).
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Outcomes
1. Describe the criteria by which you can assess/evaluate student performance.
a. When walking around, are the students able to answer my questions?
b. What kinds of questions were they asking me?
c. Did the students struggle with any part of the lesson?
d. What were their responses during the lecture/discussion?
e. What did the students drawings and calculations look like?
f. How much depth was in their EXIT SLIPS?
g. How close were their answers for the flagpoles height
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How will you help students summarize what they have learned and prepare them for the
next lesson?
Students will summarize what they have learned in the example problems and EXIT
SLIP. The homework problems and this entire activity prepares them for the next
lesson because we are able to extend this information even further to trigonometric
identities.
Teacher Reflectiondone AFTER teaching the lesson to help you gain insight into your practice and help
you make adjustments in your teaching. (NOT APPLICABLE)
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Height of flagpole: x
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10x=510
x=51ft
**You can use this same method to solve the height of your schools flagpole**
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The follow 3 points need to be thought about before you create your lesson plan.
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f.
Important Facts: The teacher needs to understand the following proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem:
Bhaskaras First Proof and the Proof by Homothetic Copies. The teacher also needs to be able to walk
students through the proofs and explain each step.
Key Concepts: The concepts taught in this lesson are: respect, logic, relationships, and independence.
Skills students need for lesson and skills taught: Students need to be able to cut out shapes, develop
three scalar triangles from an original, understand properties of similar triangles and have a basic idea
of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Core Curriculum
d. List Core Curriculum items used in lesson
1. G-SRT-4: Prove theorems about triangles
2. G-SRT-5: Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and
to prove relationships in geometric figures.
3. G-SRT-8: Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right
triangles in applied problems.
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f.
XI.
Explain why you decided to teach this lesson and how it is theoretically sound.
1. This lesson allows students to understand why the Pythagorean Theorem works as
opposed to simply memorizing an equation. When students understand why they
can then prove it on their own and then later apply the concept to deeper
relationship.
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2. Notes
List technology:
1. Calculator
2. Overhead projector/Elmo System
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How you will link the lesson to the students prior knowledge-Students will tell me
what the Pythagorean Theorem is and give me examples of how it is used in real life.
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13. Strategy/ies Listed and Explained (Best Practices)
a. This lesson allows students to explain concepts to each other, and we know
that when you can explain/teach a concept you have reached the highest
level of learning.
b. This activity incorporates different learning types (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic). So everyones learning style is being met.
c. Critically thinking is being used in order to extend their thinking.
d. Students are given time to work alone, with a partner and then with the
entire class.
e. Students are being exposed to different ways of explaining the same
concept/idea.
14. Method of Practice
c. Guided PracticeThis is done while the students are using their triangles to
prove the theorem.
d. Independent PracticeStudents will work independently at home to find
another proof of the Pythagorean Theorem that they understand.
15. Your RoleDescribe your role.
a. Modeling: I will guide the students through the proofs, and try to help the
students see the relationships so that they can make the logical connections
of the proof.
b. Facilitating: I will be walking around, assisting as needed, and lecturing in
front of the class.
16. How Will You Implement Varying Perspectives?
a. We are showing varying perspectives by proving the Pythagorean Theorem
two different ways, and students will look for a third. Students will also be
able to share what they see with their triangles.
17. How Will You Integrate Across the Curriculum?
a. If we have time, we will be able to incorporate a little history into the lesson
by discussing how old the theorem is and who discovered it and etc.
18. Closure
a. How you will help students summarize what they have learned
i. The students will explain each theorem to their partner, to check
each others understanding, they will write the proofs in their
notes, fill out an EXIT SLIP and complete their homework.
b. How this leads into next lesson
i. Based on the students reaction to the proofs, EXIT SLIPS, and
homework, we will be able to decide if we can move on to more
applications of the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Accommodations/Adaptations
3. How you differentiate instruction according to students needs?
a. Students will be paired strategically; so higher-level learners can help
lower-level learners and etc.
b. Students are allowed to work together.
c. This activity requires the students to discuss, work together draw and
more; which touches many different levels of multiples intelligences
(Logical/mathematical, bodily/kinesthetic, visual/spatial, etc).
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together as a class so I can get a feel to the level of their understating.
Students will be able to ask questions at any time.
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Outcomes
4. Describe the criteria by which you can assess/evaluate student performance.
a. When walking around, are the students able to answer my questions?
b. What kinds of questions were they asking me?
c. Did the students struggle with any part of the lesson?
d. What were their responses during the lecture/discussion?
e. What did the students drawings and calculations look like?
f. How much depth was in their EXIT SLIPS?
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How will you help students summarize what they have learned and prepare them for the
next lesson?
Students will summarize what they have learned in their notes, EXIT SLIPS, and
homework. This entire activity prepares them for future lessons because this
theorem is applicable in many areas of mathematics.
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Bhaskaras Worksheet:
Directions: Cut out the following shapes
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In the above diagrams, the blue triangles are all congruent and the yellow
squares are congruent. First we need to find the area of the big square two
different ways. First let's find the area using the area formula for a square.
Thus, A=c^2. Now, lets find the area by finding the area of each of the
components and then sum the areas. Area of the blue triangles =
4(1/2)ab Area of the yellow square = (b-a)^2 Area of the big square =
4(1/2)ab + (b-a)^2 = 2ab + b^2 - 2ab + a^2 = b^2 + a^2 Since, the
square has the same area no matter how you find it A = c^2 = a^2 +
b^2, concluding the proof.
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The follow 3 points need to be thought about before you create your lesson plan.
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Important Facts: The teacher needs to know what the trigonometric ratios are, how to find them, and
how to explain the concepts to the students.
h. Key Concepts: Concepts taught in this lesson include: collaboration, discovery, inquiry, relationship,
respect and etc.
i. Skills students need for lesson and skills taught: Students should knoow: how to apply the Pythagorean
Theorem, to find a missing side length, the sum of all angles in a triangle is 180 degrees, how to identify
the hypotenuse and sides of a triangles.
XV. Demographic Information
The following should be given:
k. Student Teachers Name: Amanda Anderson
l. Grade Level: High School Geometry
m. Topic: Pythagorean Theorem into Trigonometric Ratios
n. Lesson Plan Title: Discovering Trigonometric Ratios
o. Duration: 1 day
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Objectives
Students will be able to: understand the relationship between an identified angle of a right triangle and
the sides of the same triangle (and similar triangles) and use trigonometric ratios to calculate the
measure of the sides and angles of right triangles.
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Core Curriculum
g. List Core Curriculum items used in lesson
1. G-SRT-5: Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to
prove relationships in geometric figures.
2. G-SRT-6: Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of
the angles in the triangle, leasing to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute
angles.
3. G-SRT-8: Use trigonometric ratios and Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles
in applied problems.
h. Explain why you decided to teach this lesson and how it is theoretically sound.
1. Students need to discover relationships and make connections on their own, and not
be given all the information. Inquiry into the subject gives the students a deeper
understanding of the material. They will also remember it longer than if than were
told facts.
i. How is the content relevant to students?
1. Triangles are everywhere, and are used so frequently because of their special
properties. The students need to know these properties to better understand the
world around them.
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3. Book/Notes
List technology:
1. Calculator
Bibliography
1. Worksheets and main lesson taken from:
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResource/Preview/46546
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How you will link the lesson to the students prior knowledge: We will review how
to identify the hypotenuse and legs of a triangle and other triangle properties.
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Accommodations/Adaptations
5. How you differentiate instruction according to students needs?
1. The teacher can model different part of the activity to bring clarity.
2. Students will be paired strategically; so higher-level learners can help lower-level
learners and etc.
3. Students are allowed to work together.
4. This activity requires the students to discuss, work together draw and more;
which touches many different levels of multiples intelligences
(Logical/mathematical, bodily/kinesthetic, visual/spatial, etc).
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How will you help students summarize what they have learned and prepare them for the
next lesson?
Students will summarize what they have learned in their notes, EXIT SLIPS, and
homework. They will apply these trigonometric ratios in problems in future
lessons.
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