Looked at commonly made ratio error in similar figures for warm up. Then went over homework in small groups and as a class. Practiced recognizing and using similar triangle shortcuts (SSS~, AA~, and SAS~)
Homework
take notes on video below link (SRT-A3a) non-youtube link here
Estimation warm-up to open class related to gift bows and strings of lights on a cylinder. Went over assessment as a class using classroom experts showing how they got their answers. Worked several problems involving similar triangles and solving real-world scenarios. (SRT-A3a, B5c)
Homework:
finish worksheet started in class, skipping #7 and 8 for now (SRT-A3a, B5c)
click here for worksheet
Resources
recognizing angle angle similarity: link
Videos Below Made by Mr M just for you!
recognizing similar triangles: link
proportions from similarity statement: link
indirect measurement/similar triangles: sunlight shadows link
indirect measurement: lamp-post type problem link
Went over assessment briefly and worked through similarity example/real world problem (SRT-A3a and B5c), Remainder of class spent in computer lab doing Hour of Code activity.
Hour of Code
New to programming? Try this: Javascript and graphics art
Be sure to click [CodeHS] if the video doesn't play
If that is still too challenging, try this: Javascript Basics with Karel the Dog
Done some coding before? Try this: Swift language and making an iPhone game
Be sure not to skip the tutorial!
Expert programmer? Learn RubyOnRails here
Need to create an account for this--or just log into your Gmail in a new tab and then use OAuth to login with google.
Homework:
Finish worksheet (skip 7 and 8 for now)
(SRT-A3a, B5c)
Resources:
see Tuesday's post above