Monday, December 7, 2015
Learning Goal 7.5C (Readiness): We will be able to solve mathematical and real-world problems involving similar shape and scale drawingsLearning Goal 7.5A (Supporting): We will be able to generalize the critical attributes of similarity, including ratios within and between similar shapesToday's Announcements:
Problem of the Day:
Copy the figures below.
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ChalkTalk:
What are the characteristics that make two figures similar? What are those that make them NOT similar?
Classwork:
In the Mirror...
Homework:
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Learning Goal 7.5A (Supporting): We will be able to generalize attributes of similarity, including ratio between similar shapes
Learning Goal 7.5C (Readiness): We will be able to solve problems involving similar shapes
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Problem of the Day:
What are some of the differences between the way that similarity is used in mathematics as opposed to in other content areas? Use an example to illustrate your idea.
ChalkTalk:
What are the two characteristics of two figures that will determine if they are similar or not.
Classwork:
Work with your group to determine if the following figures are similar. Remember to color code the corresponding sides to help you.
In the Mirror...
Which one of the two methods that I showed you in class to determine if two figures are similar do you like best? Explain.
Homework:
Homework Activity 1: Complete problems 1-4. Make sure you glue this handout on your ISN.
Homework Activity 2: Take notes from the following videos. You must label the videos with the titles to receive credit for these notes.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Learning Goal 7.5A (Supporting): We will be able to generalize attributes of similarity including ratios between similar shapes
Learning Goal 7.5C (Readiness): We will be able to solve problems involving similar shapes
Today's Announcements:
Quiz:
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Homework Helpers:
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Determine if each statement is true or false. Justify your answer.
1. All squares are similar.
2. All right triangles are similar.
1. All squares are similar.
2. All right triangles are similar.
ChalkTalk:
How can you use similar shapes to find unknown measures?
Classwork:
In the Mirror...
How do you think architects use similarity in their job? Use examples to help you illustrate your point.
Homework:
Homework Activity 1: Complete the following problems.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Learning Goal 7.5A (Supporting): We will be able to generalize attributes of similarity including ratios between similar shapes
Learning Goal 7.5C (Readiness): We will be able to solve problems similar shapes
Today's Announcements:
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Homework Helpers:
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Problem of the Day:
What comes to mind when you think about scale drawings? Have you seen any of these examples around your house or maybe the stores?
ChalkTalk:
What other answers did your classmates provide?
Classwork:
We will begin a project with a partner. You will recreate a model of whatever you want. You must meet the following conditions for this project.
- You must provide a picture of the original thing or place that you are talking about.
- You must list the dimensions somewhere on your project or picture.
- You can use whatever materials you have at home. (this includes food as well)
In the Mirror...
Homework:
Friday, December 11, 2015
Today's Announcements:
- Voluntary lunch tutoring is available Monday-Thursday. Please take full advantage of this opportunity as it is a privilege and an extra resource. Ask me for a lunch pass to attend.
- Newly formed Breakfast Club Tutoring in the cafeteria from 7:30 – 8:15am from Monday-Thursday where students can drop in for additional help on their assignments.
- Mandatory lunch tutoring from 11:45a-12:45pm for any student that is on the Homework Helpers tutoring list will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure you let your parents know head of time so that they can make lunch arrangements.
- I will have a substitute this today due to UIL.
- Semester exam will be next Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
- 3rd six weeks ends next week on Friday, December 18, 2015. This day will also be Early Release.
Problem of the Day:
NO PROBLEM OF THE DAY
ChalkTalk:
NO CHALK TALK
Classwork:
Activity 1: Complete the cordinate plane activity.
In the Mirror...
NO IN THE MIRROR
Homework:
A puzzle company charges $10 per puzzle plus $5 to deliver each order by mail. Graph the linear relationship.