Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):9, 10, 11, 12
Key Learning: Each quadrilateral has its own special characteristic(s).
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
What similarities/differences exist between quadrilaterals and how do these characteristics determine special quadrilaterals?
   
Concept: Classifying Quadrilaterals
Concept: Properties of Parallelograms
Concept: Special Parallelograms
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How are quadrilaterals classified? (A)

What are the quadrilaterals that will be studied? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the properties of parallelograms and how can these properties be used to determine measures within a figure? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the characteristics of the special parallelograms? (A)

What are the similarities and differences among squares, rectangles, and rhombuses? (A)

Concept: Trapezoids and Kites
Concept:
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do parallelograms differ from trapezoids and kites? (A)

How do parallelograms differ from trapezoids and kites? (ET)

How do trapezoids and kites differ? (A)

How can you prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram and how is this used to determine measures within the quadrilateral? (ET)

How do trapezoids and kites differ? (ET)

How do parallelograms differ from trapezoids and kites? (A)

What are the special characteristics of trapezoids and kites and how are they applied to find measures within the figures? (A)

What are the special characteristics of trapezoids and kites and how are they applied to find measures within the figures? (ET)

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Prentice Hall Geometry Ch.6.1-6.2, 6.4-6.5

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  • parallelogram -
  • base angles of a trapezoid -
  • consecutive angles -
  • rhombus -
  • rectangle -
  • square -
  • kite -
  • trapezoid -
  • isosceles triangle -