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Standards of Learning | Adopted: 2023
G.RLT: : Reasoning, Lines and Transformations
G.RLT.1: : The student will translate logic statements, identify conditional statements, and use and interpret Venn diagrams.
G.RLT.1.a: : Translate propositional statements and compound statements into symbolic form, including negations (~p, read “not p”), conjunctions (p and symbol q, read “p and q”), disjunctions (p or symbol q, read “p or q”), conditionals (p arrow q, read “if p then q”), and biconditionals (p double arrow q, read “p if and only if q”), including statements representing geometric relationships.
Biconditional Statements
Make a biconditional statement from a given definition using word tiles. Use both symbolic form and standard English form. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.1.b: : Identify and determine the validity of the converse, inverse, and contrapositive of a conditional statement, and recognize the connection between a biconditional statement and a true conditional statement with a true converse, including statements representing geometric relationships.
Biconditional Statements
Make a biconditional statement from a given definition using word tiles. Use both symbolic form and standard English form. 5 Minute Preview
Conditional Statements
Make a conditional statement from a given fact using word tiles. Use both symbolic form and standard English form. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.2: : The student will analyze, prove, and justify the relationships of parallel lines cut by a transversal.
G.RLT.2.b: : Prove two or more lines are parallel given angle measurements expressed numerically or algebraically.
Parallelogram Conditions
Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.2.c: : Solve problems by using the relationships between pairs of angles formed by the intersection of two parallel lines and a transversal.
Constructing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Construct parallel and perpendicular lines using a straightedge and compass. Use step-by-step explanations and feedback to develop understanding of the construction. 5 Minute Preview
Parallelogram Conditions
Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview
Triangle Angle Sum
Measure the interior angles of a triangle and find the sum. Examine whether that sum is the same for all triangles. Also, discover how the measure of an exterior angle relates to the interior angle measures. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3: : The student will solve problems, including contextual problems, involving symmetry and transformation.
G.RLT.3.a: : Locate, count, and draw lines of symmetry given a figure, including figures in context.
Holiday Snowflake Designer
Fold paper and cut in a certain way to make symmetrical snowflakes with six sides (similar to what can be found in nature) or with eight sides (an easier folding method). This simulation allows you to cut virtual paper on the computer screen with round dot or square dot "scissors" of various sizes before using physical paper. 5 Minute Preview
Quilting Bee (Symmetry)
Participate in an old-fashioned quilting bee and create a colorful, symmetrical quilt. Quilts can be created with a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line of symmetry. Quilts can be folded to look for reflections, or rotated to test for rotational symmetry. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3.b: : Determine whether a figure has point symmetry, line symmetry, both, or neither, including figures in context.
Quilting Bee (Symmetry)
Participate in an old-fashioned quilting bee and create a colorful, symmetrical quilt. Quilts can be created with a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line of symmetry. Quilts can be folded to look for reflections, or rotated to test for rotational symmetry. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3.c: : Given an image or preimage, identify the transformation or combination of transformations that has/have occurred. Transformations include:
G.RLT.3.c.i: : translations;
Rotations, Reflections, and Translations
Rotate, reflect, and translate a figure in the plane. Compare the translated figure to the original figure. 5 Minute Preview
Translations
Translate a figure horizontally and vertically in the plane and examine the matrix representation of the translation. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3.c.ii: : reflections over any horizontal or vertical line or the lines y = x or y = –x;
Reflections
Reshape and resize a figure and examine how its reflection changes in response. Move the line of reflection and explore how the reflection is translated. 5 Minute Preview
Rotations, Reflections, and Translations
Rotate, reflect, and translate a figure in the plane. Compare the translated figure to the original figure. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3.c.iii: : clockwise or counterclockwise rotations of 90°, 180°, 270°, or 360° on a coordinate grid where the center of rotation is limited to the origin; and
Rotations, Reflections, and Translations
Rotate, reflect, and translate a figure in the plane. Compare the translated figure to the original figure. 5 Minute Preview
G.RLT.3.c.iv: : dilations, from a fixed point on a coordinate grid.
Dilations
Dilate a figure and investigate its resized image. See how scaling a figure affects the coordinates of its vertices, both in
G.TR: : Triangles
G.TR.1: : The student will determine the relationships between the measures of angles and lengths of sides in triangles, including problems in context.
G.TR.1.a: : Given the lengths of three segments, determine whether a triangle could be formed.
Triangle Inequalities
Discover the inequalities related to the side lengths and angle measures of a triangle. Reshape and resize the triangle to confirm that these properties are true for all triangles. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.1.b: : Given the lengths of two sides of a triangle, determine the range in which the length of the third side must lie.
Triangle Inequalities
Discover the inequalities related to the side lengths and angle measures of a triangle. Reshape and resize the triangle to confirm that these properties are true for all triangles. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.1.c: : Order the sides of a triangle by their lengths when given information about the measures of the angles.
Triangle Inequalities
Discover the inequalities related to the side lengths and angle measures of a triangle. Reshape and resize the triangle to confirm that these properties are true for all triangles. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.1.e: : Solve for interior and exterior angles of a triangle, when given two angles.
Triangle Angle Sum
Measure the interior angles of a triangle and find the sum. Examine whether that sum is the same for all triangles. Also, discover how the measure of an exterior angle relates to the interior angle measures. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.2: : The student will, given information in the form of a figure or statement, prove and justify two triangles are congruent using direct and indirect proofs, and solve problems involving measured attributes of congruent triangles.
G.TR.2.a: : Use definitions, postulates, and theorems (including Side-Side-Side (SSS); Side-Angle-Side (SAS); Angle-Side-Angle (ASA); Angle-Angle-Side (AAS); and Hypotenuse-Leg (HL)) to prove and justify two triangles are congruent.
Congruence in Right Triangles
Apply constraints to two right triangles. Then drag their vertices around under those conditions. Determine under what conditions the triangles are guaranteed to be congruent. 5 Minute Preview
Proving Triangles Congruent
Apply constraints to two triangles. Then drag the vertices of the triangles around and determine which constraints guarantee congruence. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.2.d: : Given a triangle, use congruent segment, congruent angle, and/or perpendicular line constructions to create a congruent triangle (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, and HL).
Constructing Congruent Segments and Angles
Construct congruent segments and angles using a straightedge and compass. Use step-by-step explanations and feedback to develop understanding of the construction. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.3: : The student will, given information in the form of a figure or statement, prove and justify two triangles are similar using direct and indirect proofs, and solve problems, including those in context, involving measured attributes of similar triangles.
G.TR.3.a: : Use definitions, postulates, and theorems (including Side-Angle-Side (SAS); Side-Side-Side (SSS); and Angle-Angle (AA)) to prove and justify that triangles are similar.
Proving Triangles Congruent
Apply constraints to two triangles. Then drag the vertices of the triangles around and determine which constraints guarantee congruence. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.3.b: : Use algebraic methods to prove that triangles are similar.
Similar Figures
Vary the scale factor and rotation of an image and compare it to the preimage. Determine how the angle measures and side lengths of the two figures are related. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.3.e: : Solve problems, including those in context involving attributes of similar triangles.
Similar Figures
Vary the scale factor and rotation of an image and compare it to the preimage. Determine how the angle measures and side lengths of the two figures are related. 5 Minute Preview
Similarity in Right Triangles
Divide a right triangle at the altitude to the hypotenuse to get two similar right triangles. Explore the relationship between the two triangles. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4: : The student will model and solve problems, including those in context, involving trigonometry in right triangles and applications of the Pythagorean Theorem.
G.TR.4.a: : Determine whether a triangle formed with three given lengths is a right triangle.
Pythagorean Theorem
Explore the Pythagorean Theorem using a dynamic right triangle. Examine a visual, geometric application of the Pythagorean Theorem, using the areas of squares on the sides of the triangle. 5 Minute Preview
Pythagorean Theorem with a Geoboard
Build right triangles in an interactive geoboard and build squares on the sides of the triangles to discover the Pythagorean Theorem. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.b: : Find and verify trigonometric ratios using right triangles.
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
Reshape and resize a right triangle and examine how the sine of angle A, the cosine of angle A, and the tangent of angle A change. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.c: : Model and solve problems, including those in context, involving right triangle trigonometry (sine, cosine, and tangent ratios).
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
Reshape and resize a right triangle and examine how the sine of angle A, the cosine of angle A, and the tangent of angle A change. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.d: : Solve problems using the properties of special right triangles.
Cosine Function
Compare the graph of the cosine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the cosine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Sine Function
Compare the graph of the sine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the sine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Tangent Function
Compare the graph of the tangent function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the tangent curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.e: : Solve for missing lengths in geometric figures, using properties of 45°-45°-90° triangles, where rationalizing denominators may be necessary.
Cosine Function
Compare the graph of the cosine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the cosine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Sine Function
Compare the graph of the sine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the sine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Tangent Function
Compare the graph of the tangent function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the tangent curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.f: : Solve for missing lengths in geometric figures, using properties of 30°-60°-90° triangles, where rationalizing denominators may be necessary.
Cosine Function
Compare the graph of the cosine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the cosine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Sine Function
Compare the graph of the sine function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the sine curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
Tangent Function
Compare the graph of the tangent function with the graph of the angle on the unit circle. Drag a point along the tangent curve and see the corresponding angle on the unit circle. 5 Minute Preview
G.TR.4.g: : Solve problems, including those in context, involving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, including recognizing Pythagorean Triples.
Pythagorean Theorem
Explore the Pythagorean Theorem using a dynamic right triangle. Examine a visual, geometric application of the Pythagorean Theorem, using the areas of squares on the sides of the triangle. 5 Minute Preview
Pythagorean Theorem with a Geoboard
Build right triangles in an interactive geoboard and build squares on the sides of the triangles to discover the Pythagorean Theorem. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC: : Polygons and Circles
G.PC.1: : The student will prove and justify theorems and properties of quadrilaterals, and verify and use properties of quadrilaterals to solve problems, including the relationships between the sides, angles, and diagonals.
G.PC.1.a: : Solve problems, using the properties specific to parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, isosceles trapezoids, and trapezoids.
Parallelogram Conditions
Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview
Special Parallelograms
Apply constraints to a parallelogram and experiment with the resulting figure. What type of shape can you be sure that you have under each condition? 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.1.b: : Prove and justify that quadrilaterals have specific properties, using coordinate and algebraic methods, such as the slope formula, the distance formula, and the midpoint formula.
Classifying Quadrilaterals
Apply constraints to a quadrilateral, and then reshape and resize it. Classify the figure by its constraints. Explore the differences between the different kinds of quadrilaterals. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.1.c: : Prove and justify theorems and properties of quadrilaterals using deductive reasoning.
Classifying Quadrilaterals
Apply constraints to a quadrilateral, and then reshape and resize it. Classify the figure by its constraints. Explore the differences between the different kinds of quadrilaterals. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.2: : The student will verify relationships and solve problems involving the number of sides and measures of angles of convex polygons.
G.PC.2.b: : Justify the relationship between the sum of the measures of the interior and exterior angles of a convex polygon and solve problems involving the sum of the measures of the angles.
Polygon Angle Sum
Derive the sum of the angles of a polygon by dividing the polygon into triangles and summing their angles. Vary the number of sides and determine how the sum of the angles changes. Dilate the polygon to see that the sum is unchanged. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.2.c: : Justify the relationship between the measure of each interior and exterior angle of a regular polygon and solve problems involving the measures of the angles.
Polygon Angle Sum
Derive the sum of the angles of a polygon by dividing the polygon into triangles and summing their angles. Vary the number of sides and determine how the sum of the angles changes. Dilate the polygon to see that the sum is unchanged. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.3: : The student will solve problems, including those in context, by applying properties of circles.
G.PC.3.a: : Determine the proportional relationship between the arc length or area of a sector and other parts of a circle.
Chords and Arcs
Explore the relationship between a central angle and the arcs it intercepts. Also explore the relationship between chords and their distance from the circle's center. 5 Minute Preview
Inscribed Angles
Resize angles inscribed in a circle. Investigate the relationship between inscribed angles and the arcs they intercept. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.3.b: : Solve for arc measures and angles in a circle formed by central angles.
Chords and Arcs
Explore the relationship between a central angle and the arcs it intercepts. Also explore the relationship between chords and their distance from the circle's center. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.3.c: : Solve for arc measures and angles in a circle involving inscribed angles.
Inscribed Angles
Resize angles inscribed in a circle. Investigate the relationship between inscribed angles and the arcs they intercept. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.3.d: : Calculate the length of an arc of a circle.
Chords and Arcs
Explore the relationship between a central angle and the arcs it intercepts. Also explore the relationship between chords and their distance from the circle's center. 5 Minute Preview
Inscribed Angles
Resize angles inscribed in a circle. Investigate the relationship between inscribed angles and the arcs they intercept. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.3.f: : Apply arc length or sector area to solve for an unknown measurement of the circle including the radius, diameter, arc measure, central angle, arc length, or sector area.
Chords and Arcs
Explore the relationship between a central angle and the arcs it intercepts. Also explore the relationship between chords and their distance from the circle's center. 5 Minute Preview
Inscribed Angles
Resize angles inscribed in a circle. Investigate the relationship between inscribed angles and the arcs they intercept. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4: : The student will solve problems in the coordinate plane involving equations of circles.
G.PC.4.b: : Solve problems in the coordinate plane involving equations of circles:
G.PC.4.b.i: : given a graph or the equation of a circle in standard form, identify the coordinates of the center of the circle;
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.b.ii: : given the coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter of a circle, determine the coordinates of the center of the circle.
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.b.iii: : given a graph or the equation of a circle in standard form, identify the length of the radius or diameter of the circle.
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.b.iv: : given the coordinates of the endpoints of the diameter of a circle, determine the length of the radius or diameter of the circle.
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.c: : Determine the equation of a circle given:
G.PC.4.c.i: : a graph of a circle with a center with coordinates that are integers;
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.c.iii: : coordinates of the center and the length of the radius or diameter; and
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.PC.4.c.iv: : coordinates of the endpoints of a diameter.
Circles
Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF: : Two- and Three-Dimensional Figures
G.DF.1: : The student will create models and solve problems, including those in context, involving surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms, cylinders, cones, pyramids, and spheres.
G.DF.1.a: : Identify the shape of a two-dimensional cross section of a three-dimensional figure.
Pyramids and Cones
Vary the height and base-edge or radius length of a pyramid or cone and examine how its three-dimensional representation changes. Determine the area of the base and the volume of the solid. Compare the volume of a skew pyramid or cone to the volume of a right pyramid or cone. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.1.b: : Create models and solve problems, including those in context, involving surface area of three-dimensional figures, as well as composite three-dimensional figures.
Surface and Lateral Areas of Prisms and Cylinders
Vary the dimensions of a prism or cylinder and investigate how the surface area changes. Use the dynamic net of the solid to compute the lateral area and the surface area of the solid. 5 Minute Preview
Surface and Lateral Areas of Pyramids and Cones
Vary the dimensions of a pyramid or cone and investigate how the surface area changes. Use the dynamic net of the solid to compute the lateral area and the surface area of the solid. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.1.c: : Solve multistep problems, including those in context, involving volume of three-dimensional figures, as well as composite three-dimensional figures.
Prisms and Cylinders
Vary the height and base-edge or radius length of a prism or cylinder and examine how its three-dimensional representation changes. Determine the area of the base and the volume of the solid. Compare the volume of an oblique prism or cylinder to the volume of a right prism or cylinder. 5 Minute Preview
Pyramids and Cones
Vary the height and base-edge or radius length of a pyramid or cone and examine how its three-dimensional representation changes. Determine the area of the base and the volume of the solid. Compare the volume of a skew pyramid or cone to the volume of a right pyramid or cone. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.1.d: : Determine unknown measurements of three-dimensional figures using information such as length of a side, area of a face, or volume.
Prisms and Cylinders
Vary the height and base-edge or radius length of a prism or cylinder and examine how its three-dimensional representation changes. Determine the area of the base and the volume of the solid. Compare the volume of an oblique prism or cylinder to the volume of a right prism or cylinder. 5 Minute Preview
Pyramids and Cones
Vary the height and base-edge or radius length of a pyramid or cone and examine how its three-dimensional representation changes. Determine the area of the base and the volume of the solid. Compare the volume of a skew pyramid or cone to the volume of a right pyramid or cone. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.2: : The student will determine the effect of changing one or more dimensions of a three-dimensional geometric figure and describe the relationship between the original and changed figure.
G.DF.2.a: : Describe how changes in one or more dimensions of a figure affect other derived measures (perimeter, area, total surface area, and volume) of the figure.
Surface and Lateral Areas of Prisms and Cylinders
Vary the dimensions of a prism or cylinder and investigate how the surface area changes. Use the dynamic net of the solid to compute the lateral area and the surface area of the solid. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.2.d: : Compare ratios between side lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes of similar figures.
Perimeters and Areas of Similar Figures
Manipulate two similar figures and vary the scale factor to see what changes are possible under similarity. Explore how the perimeters and areas of two similar figures compare. 5 Minute Preview
G.DF.2.e: : Recognize when two- and three-dimensional figures are similar and solve problems, including those in context, involving attributes of similar geometric figures.
Perimeters and Areas of Similar Figures
Manipulate two similar figures and vary the scale factor to see what changes are possible under similarity. Explore how the perimeters and areas of two similar figures compare. 5 Minute Preview
Correlation last revised: 4/9/2024
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