Introduction
Dear Student,
Today you will be completing a WebQuest on the properties of polygons and quadrilaterals. How much do you know already? We will be starting this WebQuest in class and it is to be completed by the beginning of tomorrow's class. Good luck!
Best,
Miss Marquez
Task
You will work through the three websites and answer the questions related. You have the opportunity to complete most of the assignment in class so use your time wisely. If you are able to answer the questions without visiting the website, that is okay, but please visit the website before asking for help.
Good luck!
Process
1. Students will first visit http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Geometry.html
a) Define Polygon:
b) Give (draw) 3 non-examples:
c) Define Regular: (What is a regular polygon?)
d) Complete the following chart:
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Polygon Name |
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e) Give the term for a triangle that has the following side lengths and angles:
i) no equal sides
ii) 2 equal
iii) 3 equal
iv) one angle more than 90º
v) all angles under 90º
vi) all angles 60º
vii) one angle = 90º
2. Students will then visit http://www.mathsisfun.com/quadrilaterals.html
a) For each of the quadrilaterals listed below, identify all the properties that they have from the given list:
Parallelogram Rectangle Rhombus Square Trapezoid Isosceles Trapezoid Kite
i) Both pair of opposite sides are parallel
ii) Only one pair of opposite sides are parallel
iii) No parallel sides
iv) Both pair of opposite sides equal
v) Only one pair of opposite sides are equal
vi) Both pair of opposite angles are equal
vii) Only one pair of opposite angles are equal
viii) All angles are right angles
ix) All four angles are equal
x) Diagonals bisect each other (meet at the midpoint)
xi) Diagonals bisect opposite angles (cut the angles in half)
xii) Diagonals are perpendicular
xiii) Diagonals are equal
3. Students will finally go to http://www.coolmath.com/reference/geometry-trigonometry-reference
a) The sum of the angles in any quadrilaterals:
b) The formula for area of a rectangle:
c) The formula for area of a parallelogram:
d) The formula for area of a trapezoid:
4. Complete the short quiz on Google Forms: https://goo.gl/forms/ZJT3RoEi74nbccJw2
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Mathematical Concepts |
Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). |
Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). |
Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s). |
Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written. |
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Google Quiz Score |
Answered 9 or 10 out of 10 correctly. |
Answered 8 out of 10 correctly. |
Answered 7 out of 10 correctly. |
Answered less than 6 out of 10 correctly. |
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Working and using time wisely in class |
Student was an engaged learner who did not disrupt the work of others and was working cooperatively throughout the webquest. |
Student was an engaged learner but at times distracted others and/or did not working cooperatively during the entire webquest. |
Student cooperated, but needed cues to stay on-task. |
Student did not work effectively in class. |
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Uses complex and refined mathematical reasoning. |
Uses effective mathematical reasoning |
Some evidence of mathematical reasoning. |
Little evidence of mathematical reasoning.
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Conclusion
Complete the EXIT TICKET.
Credits
Works Cited
"Geometry & Trig Reference." Cool Math .com - Geometry and Trigonometry Reference Area - Formulas, Definitions, Diagrams and Examples. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Math.com Homework Help Geometry." Math.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Quadrilaterals." Math Is Fun. N.p., n.d. Web.