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''These are short notes that the teacher wants to share about the concept, any locally relevant information, specific instructions on what kind of methodology used and common misconceptions/mistakes.''
 
''These are short notes that the teacher wants to share about the concept, any locally relevant information, specific instructions on what kind of methodology used and common misconceptions/mistakes.''
  
===Activity No #1 ===
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===Activity No #1 Identifying similar shapes, similar triangles===
 
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* '''Estimated Time''' - 80 minutes (40 +40)
 
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* '''Materials/ Resources needed''' - Blackboard, Geogebra files + projector, Calculator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==== Material and Resources Required ====
 
 
Blackboard
 
 
 
 
Geogebra files +
 
projector
 
 
 
 
Calculator
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''[[Pre-requisites/Instructions]] '''
 
 
 
 
* Planar figures and triangles
 
* Draw pairs of figures on the board [ both similar and dissimilar]; they can identify overlap of congruent figures
 
* Ask the children to identify
 
* If the children know the names of the theorem, ask them to explain- ask them what is SSS, AAA, ASA
 
* Show ratio and give the idea of proportionality
 
* Geogebra files. When I change the sides/ proportion, the triangles change in size. But the proportion remains the same, angle remains the same
 
* With calculator they verify proportion (this is very very useful for involving the whole class) they all can see the proportion remains constant though the size changes
 
* Show the arithmetic behind the proportion
 
 
==== Evaluation ====
 
 
[Activity evaluation -
 
What should the teacher watch for when you do the activity; based on
 
what they know change]
 
 
 
 
* Confusion between congruence and similarity
 
* When they give the theorem, if they cannot identify included side and angle
 
* When there is a wrong answer, identify what is the source of the confusion – sides, ratio and proportion
 
 
* Direct substitution
 
 
 
 
 
* '''Estimated Time'''
 
* '''Materials/ Resources needed'''
 
 
* '''Prerequisites/Instructions, if any'''
 
* '''Prerequisites/Instructions, if any'''
 
* '''Multimedia resources'''
 
* '''Multimedia resources'''
 
* '''Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets'''
 
* '''Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets'''
 
* '''Process (How to do the activity)'''
 
* '''Process (How to do the activity)'''
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#Draw figures on the boards - planar figures and triangles
 +
#Draw pairs of figures on the board [ both similar and dissimilar]; they can identify overlap of congruent figures
 +
#Demonstrate using Geogebra files and discuss
 
* '''Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)'''
 
* '''Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)'''
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# Can you identify similar figures?
 +
# If the children know the names of the theorem, can they explain SSS, AAA, ASA?
 +
# What does a ratio of side mean? What is proportionality?
 +
# In the Geogebra files, when I change the sides/ proportion, the triangles change in size. But the proportion remains the same, angle remains the same
 +
#With calculator  verify the proportion (this is very very useful for involving the whole class) they all can see the proportion remains constant though the size changes
 +
#Show the arithmetic behind the proportion
 +
# Note - When there is a wrong answer, identify what is the source of the confusion – sides, ratio and proportion
 
* '''Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)'''
 
* '''Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)'''
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#Distinguish congruence and similarity
 +
#Can they relate the theorem to the facts and figures?
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* '''Question Corner'''
 
* '''Question Corner'''
 
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===Activity No # ===
 
===Activity No # ===
 
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* '''Prerequisites/Instructions, if any'''
 
* '''Prerequisites/Instructions, if any'''
 
* '''Multimedia resources'''
 
* '''Multimedia resources'''
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[[Image:KOER%20Triangles_html_m3d25043b.jpg|400px|left]]Suchetha . S. S  Asst. Teacher ( Mathematics ) GJC Thyamagondlu. Nelamangala Talluk Bangalore Rural District doing the activity below on a lesson on similar triangles using GeoGebra in the classroom
 
* '''Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets'''
 
* '''Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets'''
 
* '''Process (How to do the activity)'''
 
* '''Process (How to do the activity)'''
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== Evaluation ==
 
 
== Self-Evaluation ==
 
 
== Further Explorations ==
 
 
== Enrichment Activities ==
 
  
 
= Pythagorean Theorem =
 
= Pythagorean Theorem =
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== Evaluation ==
 
 
== Self-Evaluation ==
 
 
== Further    Explorations ==
 
 
 
== Enrichment    Activities ==
 
 
= See    Also =
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
= Teachers    Corner =
 
 
Suchetha . S. S  Asst. Teacher ( Mathematics ) GJC Thyamagondlu. Nelamangala Talluk Bangalore Rural District doing a lesson on similar triangles using GeoGebra in the classroom
 
 
[[Image:KOER%20Triangles_html_m3d25043b.jpg|600px]]
 
 
 
 
== GeoGebra Contributions ==
 
== GeoGebra Contributions ==
 
# The GeoGebra file below to understand Similar Triangles <br>
 
# The GeoGebra file below to understand Similar Triangles <br>
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## Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/thales_theorem.ggb  
 
## Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/thales_theorem.ggb  
 
## See a video that proves this theorem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6yYsuGLoc
 
## See a video that proves this theorem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6yYsuGLoc
 
= Books =
 
 
 
 
 
 
= References =
 
== Enrichment    Activities ==
 
 
 
=== Activity 2 Similar Triangles ===
 
 
'''Learning Objective'''
 
 
 
To show similar planar
 
figures, discuss congruence and properties of congruent/ similar
 
triangles
 
 
 
 
 
 
==== Material and Resources Required ====
 
 
Blackboard
 
 
 
Geogebra files +
 
projector
 
 
 
Calculator
 
 
 
 
'''[[Pre-requisites/Instructions]] '''
 
 
 
* Planar figures and triangles
 
* Draw pairs of figures on the board [ both similar and dissimilar]; they can identify overlap of congruent figures
 
* Ask the children to identify
 
* If the children know the names of the theorem, ask them to explain- ask them what is SSS, AAA, ASA
 
* Show ratio and give the idea of proportionality
 
* Geogebra files. When I change the sides/ proportion, the triangles change in size. But the proportion remains the same, angle remains the same
 
* With calculator they verify proportion (this is very very useful for involving the whole class) they all can see the proportion remains constant though the size changes
 
* Show the arithmetic behind the proportion
 
 
==== Evaluation ====
 
 
[Activity evaluation -
 
What should the teacher watch for when you do the activity; based on
 
what they know change]
 
 
 
* Confusion between congruence and similarity
 
* When they give the theorem, if they cannot identify included side and angle
 
* When there is a wrong answer, identify what is the source of the confusion – sides, ratio and proportion
 
 
* Direct substitution
 

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Concept #1 - Understanding similarity

Learning objectives

  1. To show similar planar figures, discuss congruence and properties of congruent/ similar triangles

Notes for teachers

These are short notes that the teacher wants to share about the concept, any locally relevant information, specific instructions on what kind of methodology used and common misconceptions/mistakes.

Activity No #1 Identifying similar shapes, similar triangles

  • Estimated Time - 80 minutes (40 +40)
  • Materials/ Resources needed - Blackboard, Geogebra files + projector, Calculator
  • Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
  • Multimedia resources
  • Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets
  • Process (How to do the activity)
  1. Draw figures on the boards - planar figures and triangles
  2. Draw pairs of figures on the board [ both similar and dissimilar]; they can identify overlap of congruent figures
  3. Demonstrate using Geogebra files and discuss
  • Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)
  1. Can you identify similar figures?
  2. If the children know the names of the theorem, can they explain SSS, AAA, ASA?
  3. What does a ratio of side mean? What is proportionality?
  4. In the Geogebra files, when I change the sides/ proportion, the triangles change in size. But the proportion remains the same, angle remains the same
  5. With calculator verify the proportion (this is very very useful for involving the whole class) they all can see the proportion remains constant though the size changes
  6. Show the arithmetic behind the proportion
  7. Note - When there is a wrong answer, identify what is the source of the confusion – sides, ratio and proportion
  • Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)
  1. Distinguish congruence and similarity
  2. Can they relate the theorem to the facts and figures?
  • Question Corner

Activity No #

  • Estimated Time
  • Materials/ Resources needed
  • Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
  • Multimedia resources
  • Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets
  • Process (How to do the activity)
  • Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)
  • Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)
  • Question Corner


Concept #

Learning objectives

Notes for teachers

These are short notes that the teacher wants to share about the concept, any locally relevant information, specific instructions on what kind of methodology used and common misconceptions/mistakes.

Activity No #

  • Estimated Time
  • Materials/ Resources needed
  • Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
  • Multimedia resources
  • Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets
  • Process (How to do the activity)
  • Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)
  • Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)
  • Question Corner


Activity No #

  • Estimated Time
  • Materials/ Resources needed
  • Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
  • Multimedia resources
KOER Triangles html m3d25043b.jpg

Suchetha . S. S Asst. Teacher ( Mathematics ) GJC Thyamagondlu. Nelamangala Talluk Bangalore Rural District doing the activity below on a lesson on similar triangles using GeoGebra in the classroom

  • Website interactives/ links/ Geogebra Applets
  • Process (How to do the activity)
  • Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)
  • Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)
  • Question Corner

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Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagoras' Theorem was discovered by Pythagoras, a Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived between approximately 569 BC and 500 BC.


Pythagoras' Theorem states that:


In any right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. That is:


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Pythagoras' Theorem in Three Dimensions


A three-dimensional object can be described by three measurements - length, width and height.


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We can use Pythagoras' Theorem to find the length of the longest straw that will fit inside


the box or cylinder.


GeoGebra Contributions

  1. The GeoGebra file below to understand Similar Triangles
    1. Similar Triangles Part 1 http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_1.html
    2. Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_1.ggb
    3. Similar Triangles Part 2 http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_2.html
    4. Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_2.ggb
    5. Similar Triangles Part 3 http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_3.html
    6. Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/Similar_Triangles_3.ggb
    7. See a video to understand this concept http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-rtfZVXy0
  1. The GeoGebra file below verifies the Thales theorem
    1. Thales Theorem http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/thales_theorem.html
    2. Download ggb file here http://www.karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/Maths/thales_theorem.ggb
    3. See a video that proves this theorem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6yYsuGLoc