Week 1: Lines and Shapes

Week 1: Lines and Shapes

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Geometry is filled with vocabulary terms. This week, we will start with the foundation of all Geometry, including points, lines, and other shapes. To get started, check out the LESSON OBJECTIVES next.

Lesson Objectives

Each week, there will be a list of objectives (goals). This is what you should be able to accomplish by the end of the lesson. So, you can use this as a checklist to monitor and measure your learning! At this end of this module, you should be able to:

• • Define points, lines, segments, rays, and other common Geometry shapes

  • Measure line segments on a number line

  • Describe basic types of triangles

To continue with Week 1, check out the LESSON ACTIVITIES next.

Lesson Activities

Each week, there will also be a list of learning activities. These are the different things to do to finish each week successfully. You can also use this as a checklist to make sure you've finished the entire assignment:

• • Watch an introduction to Geometry video in Part 1

  • Create a vocabulary guide in Part 2

  • Complete practice problems on Khan Academy in Part 3

  • (Optional) - Participate in the live video chat in Part 4

Estimated time to complete: 2-3 hours

These activities are due by 9pm on Tuesday, September 15th.

Part 1 - Video introduction to Geometry

The World of Geometry is filled with new vocabulary terms (points, lines, rays, angles, etc.). This video introduces some of the most important terms in Geometry that we will explore over the next few weeks. Start by watching this short, 10-minute video, and then move on in the lesson.

Then move on to PART 2 below!

Part 2 - New vocabulary guide

Now that we have learned about some of the key terms in Geometry, we will create a short guide to these vocabulary terms. Click into the document below and follow the instructions to get started with the vocab guide.

Week 1 - Lines and Shapes

Then when you finish the writing activity, you can move on to PART 4!

Part 3 - Practice suggestions on Khan

Next time you log-in to your Khan Academy account:

• 1. Click on the "BASIC GEOMETRY" course.

1. There will be a few skill suggestions. These are the focus this week, so click into each of them and try to complete all your suggested activities by next Tuesday!

Part 4 - Optional - Join us for the weekly live video chat and tutoring session!

There will be 1-hour webinars for students and teachers to get online together, ask questions, and review coursework. Students can choose to ask questions or just listen along as we work through the course. The first webinar will be held:

Tuesday, September 15th, 6-7pm