Lesson Plan Unit 5, Day 1 HEADING Karen Guarino Geometry 65 Minutes Introduction to Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity OVERVIEW/

RATIONALE The purpose of this lesson, the 1st one in this unit, is to (re)introduce the ideas of ratios, proportions, and similarity to students. These concepts and theorems are important components of geometry, and by exploring these ideas, my hope is that students will come to a deeper understanding of their value and where they come from. ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS/ ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

When do we see ratios and proportions in real life? Why are they important and valuable to explore?
GOALS/OBJECTIVES Students will be able to set up and solve proportions. Students will be able to determine scales using proportions. STANDARDS

46 Determine whether triangles are similar using triangle similarity shortcut 47 Solve for missing sides of similar triangles using proportions 48 Solve application similarity problems with indirect measurements methods
Practices: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Attend to precision. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MATERIALS PowerPoint presentation, Days1&2 Class Notes, homework problems PROCEDURES BODY OF THE LESSON Students will first complete a warm-up on equivalent fractions and scaling: 15 minutes Review warm-up: 5 minutes Students will then take notes in the guided notes page that I give them as we discuss the concepts as a class. Students will be constantly questioned in order to gather understanding, and will be asked to recall what they already know: 30 minutes Students will practice solving proportions and ratios for various problems in small groups: 10 minutes

CLOSURE Students will be given their homework assignment via canvas Final thoughts: Why is it useful to be able to solve proportions and determine ratios? When do we see these in the real world? What are ratios and proportions important? : 5 minutes ACCOMODATIONS Students who need extra assistance will be helped by SATs. Students may use calculators if needed (since doing the calculations by hand doesnt add to the purpose of the lesson). Students who prefer to work alone may do so. Other accommodations will be provided as needed. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION (MAY HAPPEN IN BODY/ PROCEDURES) Students will be assessed formally on their ability to complete the warm-up and proportion problems. They will be assessed informally through conversations, questioning, participation in whole-class discussion, and attention to all steps being taken, and general monitoring throughout the process. PERSONAL REFLECTIONS / NOTES