Geometry

In this course, you will develop a logical system of thought. You will examine the properties of geometric shapes, and make conclusions about them using your logical system. This course covers most of Euclidean Geometry and some modern Geometry using traditional western tools of compass and straightedge and eastern tools of paper folding (origami) and modern tools (Geometer Sketchpad). Analytic Geometry is included to reinforce previously learned Algebra skills. The early part of the course has the students investigating geometric phenomena and collecting conjectures about what they see. Later on the students prove the conjectures they have collected. Topics may include: similar and congruent figures, angles, geometric proofs, conjectures, counter examples, if-then statements, inductive and deductive reasoning, valid and invalid reasoning, postulates and proof, coordinate geometry, transformational geometry, transformation matrices, special right triangles.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Algebra I or an equivalent level of study.

Teacher's notes:

In the fall of 2010, Mr. Mabbott will be away from classes traveling to Africa from mid-October to mid-November and he will not have access to his computer. He has not yet finalized plans for that time period but will discuss several options with his students and their families to see which works out best for all concerned.

Textbooks and Materials

This item is required:

Discovering Geometry [Edition or Version: 4], Authors: Michael Serra

ISBN: 1559538821

Publisher's website: Discovering Geometry

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore or keypress.com (1-800-995-MATH)

Other information: ISBN 13: 978-1-55953-882-4

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