Parallel Lines

Parallel lines are all around us. Even though we dont notice it most of the time, they are everywhere we go like on streets, road signs, buildings, etc.

In this lesson, students will learn the understanding of using parallel lines in the real world. Students will need to create a neighborhood. When sketching out this neighborhood, you can use points to mark the houses. There must be 6 parallel streets all together.

You will be able to work in partners.

1. Explain what Parallel Lines and Transversals are.
2. Explain what corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and same-side interior angles are.
3. Figure out the name of your neighborhood.
4. Start by drawing the streets in your neighborhood. (Which are parallel lines)
5. After youve drawn out your streets, you need to find spots for your houses. (using corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and same-side interior angles)
6. Draw transversals through your parallel lines and draw angles on  each transversal.
7. Label the angles.

After doing this webquest, you should be able to easily figure out different parallel lines and the angles that are within them. You should remember all the different angles and what they all mean.

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