Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Similar Triangles Name: Suhaila Jijakli

Content Area: Geometry Grade Level: 10th

Time of Unit: one week, lessons 3 days, summative assessments

last 2 days of the week.
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.A.2
Given two figures, use the definition of similarity in terms of similarity transformations to decide if they are similar; explain using similarity
transformations the meaning of similarity for triangles as the equality of all corresponding pairs of angles and the proportionality of all
corresponding pairs of sides.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.B.4
Prove theorems about triangles. Theorems include: a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionally, and
conversely; the Pythagorean Theorem proved using triangle similarity.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.B.5
Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.C.6
Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric
ratios for acute angles.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

-How can you define similar triangles?

-How can you prove similarity of triangles through similarity and proportionality theorems?

-How can congruence, side ratios, and other properties of triangles prove similarity?
Unit Summary:

In this unit students will be learning how to define and prove similar triangles using various properties, theorems, and other
mathematical concepts. In this unit they will use their prior knowledge of triangles and build upon that knowledge to solve equations. This
unit will provide students with the digital tools and links to help them achieve their learning objectives. Some of the links that are included
are also activities that promote a fun learning experience. The activities include an interactive presentation, a webercise, the use of the IXL
website for practicing with peers, and more. The interactive activities will prove to be a helpful way in learning while enjoying it.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:

-Reflection/Questioning: Opening reflection
activity will be placed on the board. The
three questions will ask about the properties
of triangles that students should have already
learned about in the previous lesson.
Students will answer these questions on their
personal white boards and while they do this
I will walk around to check on the progress of
students. After each question students will
put their boards up so that I can determine
their prior-knowledge understanding.
-Venn Diagram Chart: Students will be
provided a venn-diagram chart worksheet
were they will fill it in with the information
they learned about during the lesson on the
different similarity postulates and theorems.
-Group Activity/ Graphic Organizer: Students
will work in groups of four in their table
pods. Each will be given a graphic organizer
and students must work on the organizer to
fill it up as a group. Each person will be
assigned a part of the organizer but then they
will switch papers and work on another part
to learnt the Proportionality Theorems.
-Project: This project can be done in groups
of 2 or individually. Students will create a
poster board that explains the main parts of
Unit 8: Similar Triangles.
-Exam: Lastly, there will be an exam that has
questions covering all of Unit 8. This is my
final assessment for the students on this
chapter. It will really show me if my students
understand the content/ material based on
their individual scores.

-Class Discussion: Students will have to

discuss the information they came up with in
the group activity and should be able to carry
a conversation with teacher or peers on the
content. I will assess their knowledge
through the conversations and discussions.
 -Quiz: Before the main exam students will
receive a quiz that will assess their
knowledge of the lessons learned so far. This
will give me an opportunity to see if I must go
over a particular part of the lessons or clarify
things that some students may not have
understood.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: (Assessments): Class will begin with a reflection activity to assess the students’ prior knowledge of
-Students will use Entry level: triangle properties. Then the lesson begins with an interactive Prezi presentation that
similarity theorems to Formative: Guided includes guided notes for students to follow along with. After the presentation is
prove that two triangles notes and the venn- finished they will get to work on a venn-diagram were they will write down in detail
are similar diagram for the similar what they learned from the lesson about the three similarity theorems.
triangles theorems.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Formative: The In this lesson students will be working on a webercise in which they will fill out a
-Students will learn how webercise activity and worksheet by going through and exploring various websites provided to them. They
side ratios, congruency class/group discussions will end with a quiz made for self assessments on the IXL website. After this
and other properties will serve as a formative assignment, students will get the chance to discuss what they found with their peers
can prove similarity. assessment for this and compare and contrast answers.
They will also learn to lesson.
solve real life problems
using triangle
properties.
-Students should also be
able to carry a
conversation about the
mathematical concepts
learned.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Formative: The group Today students will work collaboratively with their groups on a group activity. Using
-Students will also use graphic organizer their Big Ideas text book. Each student will be assigned a spot for their paper and then
proportionality theorem activity and the they will switch with partners so that they will get a chance to do all parts and learn
properties to prove class/group discussions about all 4 of the proportionality theorems.
similarity are the assessments for o Step 1: collaborate with your group and assign one of the four
-Students should be able this lesson. At the end of proportionality theorems to each person in the group.
to work collaboratively class students are asked o Step 2: write the definition of the theorem that is now on your new
and cooperatively in to take an online quiz paper.
groups and use the key for HW so that I can see o Step 3: draw a representation of the definition.
math vocabulary terms what areas of the o Step 4: check work of previous steps and provide evidence of theorem.
that were taught in lessons I might need to At the end of this activity groups will get to share with their class and the teacher what
discussions with peers go over again. they wrote.
and teacher. Summative: Also next
classes after this will be
summative assessments
a project and the day
after an exam.
Unit Resources:

Book:
https://static.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/pe/hs/sections/geo_pe_08_04.pdf

Calculators:
https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/geometry-plane/triangle-theorems.php

https://www.math10.com/en/geometry/geogebra/geogebra.html

Helpful Presentation:
https://prezi.com/h_p8zfj7lby0/66-using-proportionality-theorems/

Worksheet Practive:
https://bim.easyaccessmaterials.com/protected/content/srh/14/msna_srh_1405.pdf
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UuiF3mskQA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7ZAQfNh8XA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EILBiYMqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXlFEilh-cw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37OSyTvbvM

Useful Websites:

Practice:
https://www.ixl.com/math/geometry/proofs-involving-triangles

http://www.mathalicious.com/blueprints/grades/hs-geometry

https://www.oercommons.org/curated-collections/610

Vocabulary:
https://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html

Postulates and theorems list:

http://www.thelearningodyssey.com/Graphics/Content/Toolkits/OHS/Geometry/tools/Postulate_chart.pdf