quadrilaterals?

parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezoid, and kite.
 * //The central theme of this unit is discovering the similarities and the differences between these quadrilaterals:// **

**Topics will include** : Definition of quadrilateral Definition of parallelogram Definition of square Definition of rhombus Definition of trapezoid Definition of kite Definition of diagonal Parallel sides Congruent sides Congruent angles Opposite angles Opposite sides Congruent diagonals Bisecting diagonals Perpendicular diagonals

**Skills and concepts will include** :

Use of Web to support research Data collection Data analysis

** On completing this curriculum web, you will be able to: **

State the characteristics for the sides, angles, and diagonals of each quadrilateral Identify which quadrilaterals are parallelograms Describe the similarities between each quadrilateral List the differences between each quadrilateral Design a brochure using MSPublisher outlining the characteristics of each quadrilateral Create a PowerPoint presentation slide, for a class production, which explains two characteristics of one quadrilateral Use designated web sites and online sources to discover information about each quadrilateral Utilize Geometer’s Sketchpad to construct the quadrilaterals Utilize Geometer’s Sketchpad to measure the quadrilaterals’ attributes Determine a visual representation to demonstrate the family of quadrilaterals Apply these properties of quadrilaterals to solve textbook problems

Here is the breakdown for the daily lessons: ** May 5th: ** Day 1: introduction of curriculumn for the unit start activity 1

**Activity 1** 1.  __  http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/quads.html http://www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/polygons.htm http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year7/ch09_polygons/04_quad/quad.htm http://www.mathsisfun.com/quadrilaterals.html Use the web sites to determine information to place on the study ring provided.. On the cards provided you are to write down the facts and important information on the different quadrilaterals while reading and learning the material from the websites. Each separate color note card should be used for the information about just one quadrilateral. Then you will hole punch the note cards and attach to the ring. MAKE SURE TWO NOTE CARDS PER QUADRILATERAL ARE LEFT BLANK TO COMPLETE AS MORE INFORMATION IS DETERMINED. When you have completed reviewing all the websites then you will be be paired to check your information. Add or subtract information as needed.

** Textbook: read chapter 6 section 1 page 306 **** page 308 problems 1-12, 19-24 DUE MAY 6TH

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 [|//Polygon venn diagram.doc//]  ** May 6th: ** Day 2: complete activity 1 ** TURN CARDS IN FOR A GRADE - WORTH 20PTS ** Quiz start discussing chapter 6 section 2 Properties of Parallelograms

** Textbook : page 315 problems 1-18 due May 7th

** ** May 7th: ** Day 3: Discuss properties of a parallogram : Proving that a Quadrilateral is a Parallelogram activity page 328 diagonals of a parallelog : use geometers sketchpad

Should you find yourself with nothing to do: [|geoboard] use this link to help you with the activity lab on page 320 The geometry 3rd period mystery.

** These problems you are also required to do. Textbook : page 315 problems 1-18 Textbook: page 324 1 - 9, 14-17 ** ** Activity 2 - OUTSIDE THE CLASS PROJECT DUE MAY 12TH Worth 40 points **

You will design a visual conceptualization of the quadrilateral family tree using a mobile or poster or a presentation of your choice. This project will be similar to a three dimensional Venn diagram for the quadrilaterals. You will need to illustrate the interrelatedness of the properties for each of these six quadrilaterals. You are encouraged to use creativity as to the design and the materials used. This project IS an outside of class assignment

Start : ** Activity 3 MSPublisher Brochure Independent Project!!! **

You will design a 3 panel brochure about the six quadrilaterals. These 3 panels will form one page, thus one side of a sheet of paper when printed. // The first panel should contain the following: // Creative title Diagrams of each six quadrilaterals Definitions of each six quadrilaterals

// The second panel should contain the following: // Information about the properties of the six quadrilaterals

// __The third panel should contain the following:__ // Information about the diagonals of the six quadrilaterals Definition of diagonal

Throughout there should be 3 more interesting quadrilateral facts presented and identified. Creativity with graphics, tables, fonts, clip art, word art, etc. **IS** expected.

** Draft due: Start of class May 9th - You must show me the draft and get it initialed before you can continue!! draft worth 10 pts Final Copy Due : May 14th final copy worth 40 points

You may upload the project to this wikispace if you do not have the ability to print it out in color. I will do that for you. But it must be on the wikispace by start of class May 14th.

May 8th

Day 4:

Trapezoids and Kites

Continue to work on brochure **

Textbook page 338 1-6, 8-16 due: May 9th

** May 9th Proofs **

Quiz

Start working on proofs

**May 12th

Proofs Proofs Proofs practice test class participation grade

May 13th practice test class participation grade review all material and prepare for test May 14th.

May 14th

test on quadrilaterals**