Grade: 8

Units: Geometry
Topic: Design a city using Geogebra.
Duration: 60 minutes
Standards:
(Geometry) Explore paths, geometric shapes and space and make
generalization about
geometric relationships within the environment.
General Objectives: At the end of this session, students should be able to
investigate the
relationship among angles formed by:
- A transversal and two or more parallel lines;
- Intersecting non-perpendicular lines.
Specific Objectives: Students should be able to:
- use Geogebra to create, measure and identify the angles formed by
perpendicular lines,
- use Geogebra to create and identify the angles formed when parallel
lines are cut by a transversal.
Keys Skills:
Draw lines, Label lines, Measure angles, Observe
relationships between angles,
Describe relationships, Compare and
Contrast, Discuss, Plot, use software to carry
out ore, share, work in
groups.
Key Vocabulary:
Transversal, Cartesian plane, Parallel, Perpendicular,
Non-parallel,
Intersecting, x-axis, y-axis, Vertical Angles, Corresponding
Angles, Alternate
Interior, Alternate Exterior, and Right Angles.
Resources:
Teacher-generated activity sheet
Picture of Sample City (Geogebra)
Picture of Sample Finished Product (Geogebra)
Tablets/computers
Prior Learning:
- describe the physical world in terms of geometric concepts and talk
about mathematical findings;
- knowledge of how to use Geogebra to effectively draw lines and form
angles.

Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to:

- accurately measure angles formed between perpendicular lines;
- name and apply types of angles formed from transversal and parallel
lines to find missing angles.
Teaching /Learning Activity:
Students will use Geogebra to create a map of a city.
Assessment:
Formative: While students work on their city map, the teacher moves around
the room providing feedback and assistance to each group of students.
Summative:
Students self-assess their work by completing a checklist
confirming that there community map contains the required elements.
When students have finished
their maps, both the digital file is sent to the teacher via e-mail,
and a printed
hardcopy of their map is attached to the checklist in order for
students to receive
teacher feedback.
Extended Learning:
Creating a 3D map, using AutoCAD, to use in games.
Links to Other Subjects:
Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Engineering Drawing, Information
Technology, Art.