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Unit Topic: Right Triangles
Content Mathematics (Geometry)
Grade: HS
Duration: 4 weeks
Big Idea:
High school students expand analysis of two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional objects. They translate figures in a coordinate plane.
They extend work with congruent and similar figures, including proportionality.
Program of Studies:
Core Content for Assessment:
Enduring Knowledge – Understandings
MA-11-2.1.3
Students will apply definitions and
properties of right triangle relationships
(right triangle trigonometry and the
Pythagorean theorem) to determine length
and angle measures to solve real-world
problems. DOK – 3
Students will understand that
measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement are
powerful tools for making sense of the world around them.
numerical values associated with measurements of physical quantities must be assigned
units of measurement or dimensions.
measurements are determined by using appropriate techniques, tools, formulas and degree
of accuracy needed for the situation.
characteristics and properties of two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional objects
describe the world and are used to develop mathematical arguments about geometric
relationships and to evaluate the arguments of others.
representational systems, including coordinate geometry, are means for specifying locations
and describing spatial relationships and are organizers for making sense of the world
around them
similarity of figures and scale factors are used to analyze and solve problems.
visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric relationships model real-world situations.
High School Skills and Concepts
Measuring Physical Attributes
Students will
apply units of measurements of physical quantities correctly in expressions, equations and
problem solutions that involve measurement
analyze precision, accuracy and approximate error in measurement situations
explore the relationships between the right triangle trigonometric functions, using technology
(e.g., graphing calculator) as appropriate
apply definitions and properties of right triangle relationships (basic right triangle
trigonometry and the Pythagorean theorem) to determine length and angle measures to
solve realistic problems
apply special right triangles and the converse of the Pythagorean theorem to solve realistic
problems
explore periodic real-world phenomena, using technology (e.g., graphing calculator) as
appropriate
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MA-11-2.1.3a
Students will apply special right triangles and
the converse of the Pythagorean theorem to
solve real-world problems.
MA-11-2.2.1a
Students will continue to apply to both real
world and mathematical situations U.S.
customary and metric systems of
measurement
MA-11-3.4.1a
Students will identify, explain the necessity of,
and give examples of definitions, axioms, and
theorems.
MA-11-4.3.1a
Students will design simple experiments or
investigations to collect data to answer
questions of interest.
Shapes and Relationships
Students will
classify, determine attributes of, analyze and apply properties of two-dimensional geometric
figures and three-dimensional objects
draw and construct representations of two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional
objects using a variety of tools
use geometric models and ideas to gain insights into and answer questions in other areas of
mathematics and into other disciplines and areas of interest, such as art and
architecture
explore geometry to make and test conjectures using geometric tools and technology
Coordinate Geometry
Students will
find the distance between two points using their coordinates and the Pythagorean theorem
or the distance formula
investigate conjectures and solve problems involving two-dimensional figures and threedimensional objects represented graphically
use a variety of technological tools to explore and test conjectures about slope, midpoints
and other geometric ideas that can be expressed using the Cartesian plane
Foundational Statements
Students will
identify, explain the necessity of and give examples of definitions, axioms and theorems
establish the validity of geometric conjectures using deduction, prove theorems and critique
arguments made by others
Variables, Expressions and Operations
Students will
use symbolic algebra to represent and explain mathematical relationships
Estimation
Students will
 establish and apply benchmarks for real numbers in context
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Unit Topic: Right Triangles
Content Mathematics (Geometry)
Grade: HS
Duration: 4 weeks
Big Idea:
High school students expand analysis of two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional objects. They translate figures in a coordinate plane.
They extend work with congruent and similar figures, including proportionality.
What students will
Know
What students will
Do
What students will Essential
Understand
Questions
Pythagorean Theorem
Right Triangle
Relationships
Angle of elevation and
depression
Appropriately utilize the
Pythagorean Theorem and
the converse.
Appropriate use for
each right triangle
trigonometry function.
In what realistic
situations do we use
right triangle trig.?
Critical Vocabulary
Calculate the length of a
side/angle of a right triangle
using trigonometry functions
and Pythagorean theorem.
Appropriate
application of each
property of right
triangles(eg. trig,
Pythagorean theorem
and its converse).
What are real life
applications of
Pythagorean
theorem?
Hypotenuse
Legs
Use technology to explore
the relationships of right
triangles.
Identify and apply properties
of special right triangles.
Solve real world problems by
applying properties of right
triangles.
Sketch and model right
triangles.
Properties of special
right triangles.
Who uses trig ratios in
real life?
Why is it necessary
and acceptable to
model and estimate
real-life structures as
right triangle
relationships?
Assessments
Calculations using Pythagorean
theorem to find either leg or the
hypotenuse.
Given 3 possible lengths
determine if the triangle is right.
Identify basic right triangle trig
relations.
Using real life scenarios(eg. ladder
leaning against a house, angle of
elevation of the sun, 45-45-90,
and 30-60-90) to find the length
of sides and angle measures.
Using real life scenarios students
will make an appropriate sketch to
determine sides and angles and
compare and contrast against
additional situations.
Resources:
Shapes; problems; metric and English system measure devices; two dimensional models; materials for constructing models (cardboard, paper,
glue, tape, calculators with trig functions, .. .), models of real-life structures, KDE website- released items, KCCT coaches book, bsapp.com
website, Diagnostic Assessments
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