Pythagorean Theorem

Geometry| Estimated Time 5 hrs | D = 15% A = 15%

Mini-Lesson Targeted Skill:

Engage learners in a targeted content-driven presentation based on a specific lesson, skill of study. Provide a brief explanation of the skill relevance through modeling and demonstrations. Be prepared to remediate and or reteach when necessary.

(15-20 minutes)


The learners will be able to accurately solve geometric problems using the Pythagorean Theorem formula.



Instructional Materials/Activity


Video

(All lesson notes and or annotation should be supported by a topic/ skill driven Outline Template, to assist learners in summarizing the key skills covered)

Materials:

  • iPads

  • Calculator

  • Paper

  • Pencils

Activity Idea:

Pythagorean Theorem QR Code Scavenger Hunt

Key Vocabulary:

Pythagorean Theorem

Independent Practice

Facilitate learning groups to engage in problem-based learning to reinforce mini lesson. Students self-explore.

(20-25 minutes)

Students will explore and practice skill understanding by completing the following activity:

Activity 1:

Step 1: Learners will partner up. Each group will create a Right Triangle with a ruler on graph paper.

Step 2: Upon completion, the learner groups will swap papers.

Step 3: Calculating the length on two sides using centimeter cubes.

*Apply the Pythagorean Theorem formula to find the length of the hypotenuse (missing side).

Guided Practice

Engage with small groups to guide lines of thinking.

(20-25 minutes)

The instructor will conduct oral formative assessments on

First activity 1:

Next activity 2:

QR code Scavenger Hunt:

  1. instructor will start the timer/stopwatch.

  2. Each pair and or small group will receive an iPad with the QR reader app.

  3. The students will then work together to solve the Pythagorean Theorem questions posted around the classroom.

Lesson Flip/Pull-Outs

Work with the learner to demonstrate mastery utilizing instructor-selected tools through presentation and/or pull-outs.

(20-25 minutes)

At this stage the learner becomes the instructor by explaining the completed activity and the steps taken towards completion. This lesson flip provides the instructor with another opportunity to listen for skill mastery and or guide learner thinking toward sound understanding.

Personal Skill Development

Provide an opportunity for students to utilize online learning tools to facilitate individualized instruction.

(20-30 minutes)

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The Probe

Provide an opportunity for students to review, ask additional questions, reflect on changes to their thinking, and identify new skills they have developed.

(15-20 minutes)


Sharing learner successes and challenges by asking the students:

  1. What they benefited most from the strategies covered?

  2. Are they able to provide a verbal account of how to solving Pythagorean Theorem.

Instructional Evaluation

(How effective was the instruction today)


Review the learner artifacts and exit tickets from each group. Develop a plan of remediation, reteach and or review.