NEVADA STATE COLLEGE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Description of Classroom: This is a high school geometry class mainly made up of sophomores, although
there are a few freshmen, juniors, and seniors in the class as well. The class has students from various backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. There are at most 10 special education students mixed into the classroom with 30+ other general education boys and girls.

Background: This is part two of lesson 8.4 is on similar triangles. We went over part one yesterday. The students
will need to use their prior knowledge of Algebra, congruences, and proportions to solve similar triangle problems.

Content Objective(s): SWBAT identify similar triangles and use similar triangles in real life problems. Language Objective(s): SWBAT explain what makes triangles similar. Nevada Standards:
6.6 - The student will prove that two triangles are similar. 6.7 - The student will explore properties of proportionality within a triangle.

Key Vocabulary: AA similarity postulate, similar, congruent, proportional, corresponding

Best Practices: (put an X next to those that you address in your lesson)
Preparation Adaptation of content Links to background Links to past learning Strategies incorporated

Scaffolding Modeling Guided practice Independent practice Verbal scaffolds Procedural scaffolds Application Hands-on Authentic (Meaningful) Linked to objectives Promotes engagement

Grouping Options Whole class Small groups Partners Independent

Integration of Processes Listening Speaking Reading Writing

Assessment Individual Group Written Oral

Teaching Strategies: Direct Instruction, individual questioning, whole group, independent practice. Warm Up Activity: The students will have 2-3 minutes to solve 4 proportion problems. We will go over the
answers when the 3 minutes are up.

Lesson Sequence:
- Warm up: see above - Daily Review: Ask the class about the name and definition of the AA similarity postulate from yesterday's lesson. - Introduction: State that yesterday we proved that two triangles are similar. Today we will find unknowns given that we know two triangles are similar. - Daily Objective: Today we will learn how to identify and explain what similar triangles are. - Concept and Skill Development and Application: Students will record example problems in their notes. The examples are based on the angle angle (AA) similarity postulate. The students will be given similar triangles and will have to find scale factors and set up proportions to solve for unknown variables. - Guided/Independent/Group Practice: I will walk them through the first example. During the second example, I will have the student walk me through the example stopping to correct any mistakes, if any. The students will be on their own for the third and fourth example. After giving them time to complete each example, we will go over the example together. I may have one student explain the entire example or call on a different student for each step. This way I can gauge if the students are understanding or need more examples from the homework. - Homework: If the students are understanding I will give time in class to start the homework on their own. If not, I will go over a few homework problems with the students in class. Their assignment will be #1-#12 from pg.48 in their packet. - Closure: Review the meaning of the AA similarity postulate. - Long-term Review: Ticket out the door.

Accommodations: Special education students have been given preferential seating according to their IEP and
will be given copies of the class notes to supplement their own notes. The co-teacher and I will be able to assist students with any questions during times of independent practice.

Supplementary Materials: Smartboard, whiteboard, or ELMO Review/Assessment: Ticket out the door. What two conditions must be met for two triangles to be similar?

Reflection:

Form: 005 JDC 4/22/08