Q2 W2 Nov 9-Nov 13 Pre-Algebra

TeacherStephanie Durrance
Subject Area8th Grade Math (Pre-Algebra)
Grade Level8th
Week #2
Unit of InstructionFocus 5 – Pythagorean Theorem
Standard(s) Taught

MAFS.8.G.2.6: Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and it converse.

MAFS.8.G.2.7: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.

MAFS.8.G.2.8: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system.

Learning Targets and Learning Criteria

• demonstrate the relationship of the three side lengths of any right angle using visual models.
• apply algebraic reasoning to relate the visual model to Pythagorean Theorem.
• determine if a given triangle is a right triangle using Pythagorean Theorem.
• explain a proof of the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem.
• apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find an unknown side length of a right triangle.
• identify the hypotenuse as the side opposite the right angle in a triangle.
• draw a diagram and use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems involving right triangles, including three- dimensional figures.
• connect any two points on a coordinate grid to a third point so that the three points form a right triangle.
• apply the Pythagorean Theorem with the characteristics of a right triangle to find the distance between the original two points.

Classroom Activities

Monday:
Bellringer:
Brain Teaser (5 min)
Whole Group:
ISN – Page 15. Finding Distance on a Coordinate Plane using Pythagorean Theorem (30 min)
Small Groups:
Rotation 1 (Teacher Support) – Math Nation Workbook Vol.2
Rotation 2 (Worksheet) – Kuta Distance between two points
Closing (Independent):
IXL – N.4 Find the distance between two points (70% or higher)

Wednesday:
No School

Thursday:
Bellringer:
Brain Teaser (5 min)
Whole Group:
Kahoot! Review for DIA 2 on Solving Multi-Step Equations and Pythagorean Theorem
Independent:
DIA 2 on Solving Multi-Step Equations and Pythagorean Theorem
Early Finishers:
IXLs – N.4, R.3, R.6 (70% or higher)

All IEP and ESOL accommodations provided daily.

Assignments Due

Kuta Distance Worksheet, IXLs – N.4, R.3, R.6, DIA 2

Additional Resources

Khan Academy videos – type any topic in search bar followed by Khan Academy to find an instructional video for additional support. https://www.khanacademy.org/

IXL – Provides support for any grade level math standard.

Edgenuity – https://www.edgenuity.com/