Introduction to Geometry

Enduring Understanding:

• Recognize the value of Geometry, and its applications in many fields
• Understand logic/deductive reasoning, and apply in various situations

Essential Questions:

• What is proof?  How is something proven
• What is logic?  How is it useful?

Target Goals:

• Recognize parts of geometric diagrams
• Classify angles by their size
• Write geometric proofs in two-column format
• Use statements of logic to form a chain of reasoning

Assessments:

• Quiz/Test
• In class problems
• Daily homework
• verbal response

Activities:

• Labeling and interpret a variety of geometric diagrams
• Solving logic problems
• Proof writing individually and in groups
• Group discussion
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• State Goals:
  9.B.4  Recognize and apply relationships within and among geometric figures.
• 9.C.4.B Construct and communicate convincing arguments for geometric situations.
• 9.C.4.C  Develop and communicate mathematical proofs and counterexamples for geometric situations.