Quadrilaterals

Big Idea/Outcome: I will analyze two-dimensional shapes and classify them based on their properties.

Day 1:

Outcome: I can classify and define quadrilaterals.

Opener:

  1. Find the sum of the measures of the interior angles of each polygon.
  2. pentagon
  3. decagon
  4. quadrilateral
  5. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Cooperative Learning Quadrilateral Brainstorming Session – chart paper of different quads; provide groups with rulers and protractors, write down conclusions
  2. Guided Notes – Classifying Quadrilaterals (multiple resources)
  3. Activity – Sorting Quadrilaterals
  4. Activity – Quadrilaterals in Real Life

Exit Slip:

  1. (Trapezoid on board): Classify the quadrilateral.
  2. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Day 2:

Outcome: I will apply properties of two-dimensional figures to parallelograms.

Opener:

  1. (Parallelogram on board): Classify the quadrilateral.
  2. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Guided Notes – Properties of Parallelograms
  2. Guided Notes – When is a Quadrilateral a Parallelogram?
  3. Powerpoint
  4. Quiz Review

Exit Slip:

  1. Describe the figure using as many of these words as possible: rectangle, trapezoid, quad, parallelogram, rhombus (provide pictures).
  2. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Day 3:

Outcome: I will apply properties of two-dimensional figures to parallelograms and classify and define quadrilaterals.

Opener:

  1. Based on the markings, identify all parallelograms (4 pictures on board)
  1. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Concluding activity on determining if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram
  2. Powerpoint
  3. ORQ – Is your Quad a Parallelogram?
  4. Quiz

Exit Slip:

  1. KCCT-like multiple choice assessment.

Day 4:

Outcome: I will apply properties of two-dimensional figures to special parallelograms (i.e. square, rectangle, and rhombus).

Opener:

  1. Define perpendicular.
  2. Given that QRST is a parallelogram, which statement is true (picture will be provided)?
  3. mS = 105
  4. mT = 105
  5. QT = ST
  6. QT = QS
  7. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on the formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Powerpoint
  2. ORQ – Determine the Square
  3. Guided Notes – Special Parallelograms

Exit Slip:

  1. A parallelogram has angles of 30, 150, 30, and 150. Can you conclude that it is a rhombus or a rectangle? Explain.

Day 5 (PAS):

Outcome: I will apply algebraic concepts to solve problems involving quadrilaterals.

Opener:

  1. Graph the points (0, 0), (4, 0), (3, 2), (-1, 2) and determine the most precise name for the quadrilateral. (answer: parallelogram)

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. PAS

Day 6:

Outcome: I will apply properties of two-dimensional figures to trapezoids and kites.

Opener:

  1. Find the values of the variables in the parallelogram (provide picture).
  2. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Guided Notes – Trapezoids
  2. Guided Notes – Kites
  3. Powerpoint

Exit Slip:

  1. Find the values of the variables in the trapezoid (provide picture).
  2. Find the values of the variables in the kite (provide kite).
  1. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Day 7:

Outcome: I will solve problems involving two-dimensional figures represented graphically.

Opener:

  1. Find the values of the variables for the given quadrilateral (pictures provided).

a)Square

b)Isosceles Trapezoid

c)Rhombus

d)Kite

  1. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Powerpoint
  2. Guided Notes – Coordinate Geometry 1
  3. Guided Notes – Coordinate Geometry 2
  4. Guided Notes – Coordinate Geometry 3
  5. ORQ – Determine the Quadrilateral
  6. ORQ – Coordinate Geometry

Exit Slip:

  1. Graph the points (-3, 1), (-7, -3), (2, 1), and (6, -3) and use slopes and distances to determine the most precise name for the quadrilateral.
  2. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Day 8 (Review):

Outcome: I will analyze two-dimensional shapes and classify them based on their properties.

Opener:

  1. Graph the points (-1, 1), (0, 2), (1, 1), and (0, -2). Use slopes and distances to describe the figure using as many of the following words as possible: quadrilateral, parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezoid, isosceles trapezoid, kite.
  1. Other problems at discretion of teacher based on formative assessments of the class.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Activity – Name that Quadrilateral
  2. Guided Notes – Test Review

Day 9 (Test):

Outcome: I will analyze two-dimensional shapes and classify them based on their properties.

Lesson Activities/Resources:

  1. Test - Quadrilaterals