Download Discovering Congruent Triangles Activity

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Honors Geometry/Geometry – 2Q Graphing Project – 50 points
Objective: Students will be able to understand different types of lines, transversals, triangles, and
other shapes in mathematics. Illustrate and label them in a creative and colorful way that will help you
truly learn and remember the concepts.
Materials needed: Poster board/graph paper, markers/crayons/colored pencils, and ruler/yardstick
Due:
Project Directions:
The project will be done on gridded poster board or graph paper. The students should choose an image
to draw on the grid using the shapes in the rubric. The students are encouraged to be creative in
selecting an image. Whiteout cannot be used and the project should not be missing any corners.
The project will contain the following:
 An image drawn on the grid
 Attach the work to the back of the project.
 Label on the shapes
 Decorate your picture with some color and creativity.
 Label the X & Y axis clearly in the center of the paper/poster board
 Name, date, and period on the front in the lower right hand corner.
Your project will be graded on mathematical accuracy, originality, appearance and effort shown.
Points will be deducted for not staying within the theme or being turned in late. Project grades will be
deducted 5 points for each class period it is late. This is a significant portion of your grade so do a
good job and have some fun!!!
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Grading Rubric
The drawing should include these items at a minimum.
Lines
1) Horizontal lines
2) Vertical lines
3) Negative slope lines
4) Positive slope lines
5) Line of the student’s choice
6) Equations for each line in slope intercept
7) Equations for each line in point slope
8) Alternate interior/exterior angles labeled
9) Same side interior/exterior angles labeled
10) Corresponding angles labeled
11) Transversal labeled
12) Parallel lines used must be labeled
13) Six different types of triangles labeled
14) Equations solving for area of six triangles
15) Four other shapes labeled (circles, rectangles, etc.).
16) Equations solving for area for four shapes
17) Neatness
18) Creativity
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50 points possible
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