Lauren Casquarelli, Taylor Sanchez, Lyndsey Ruchalski

Congruent Triangles
Lesson 1
This lesson focuses on classifying triangles through identifying the angle and side measures. The
students will learn different types of angles such as acute angles, obtuse angles, and right angles. They
will then be given examples of different triangles and define the examples very specifically. Students will
then learn how to classify triangles by sides to determine if the example is an isosceles triangle,
equilateral triangle, or scalene triangle. They will then create their own Frayer Models for each triangle on
the computer to use as a graphic organizer to use throughout the unit. The students will search for these
components online to build their model. This lesson will help students to learn to reason abstractly and
quantitatively.

Using Technology and Digital Media

CLI Skill Components Demands of the Teaching Strategies

Assessment

Tailor searches online to Students will use their ASKs

acquire useful information knowledge from class to find Modeling
efficiently. sources online.

Integrate what is learned by They will justify their Frayer Model

using technology with what knowledge by finding ASKs
is learned offline. something that relates the
lesson outside of the
classroom.

Select and use those [tools] Students will have to explain Completion of the chart
best suited for how their research relates to Gathering and Sharing
communication. the lesson. Information

Lesson 2
This lesson focuses on proving basic theorems of triangles. The students will learn about
the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem and the Exterior Angle Theorem. They will learn what each of
the theorems mean, and also learn how to apply them to mathematical and real-world examples.
By the end of the lesson, the will be required to understand how to determine what the questions
are asking, how to apply the theorems to each question and how to solve them.
 CLI Skill Components Demands of the Assessment Teaching Strategies

Recognize how tone and Read through each question SQRQCQ

words affect meaning. and determine how to solve
the problem.

Utilize discipline-specific Solve the problems using the Class discussion

types of evidence information presented in the
question. Triangle Stations Activity

Team Recap

Lesson 3
This lesson focuses on using properties of congruence and corresponding parts of
triangles. The students will work to identify corresponding congruent parts. This will lead
students to discover the Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC) rule.
Students will then use this rule to find the missing values of corresponding parts. Students will
work to understand why the angles and segments are congruent with understanding the
properties of triangle congruence and definition of congruent polygons. Students will work prove
triangles congruent. Applying the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem will lead students to discover
the Third Angles Theorem. Students will prove two triangles congruent by using their
understandings of the Third Angles Theorem and applying previous theorems they have learned.

CLI Skill Components Demands of the Teaching Strategies

Assessment

Constructively evaluate Students analyze their Group Work.

others use of evidence. classmates use of evidence
to support their statements
when proving congruence.

Use relevant evidence. Students support each Statement and Reasons

statement they make with a Chart.
reason that proves why their
statement is true.
Lesson 4
This lesson will focus on two new postulates that will be used to prove triangles
congruent. The students will learn how to prove triangles congruent using Side-Side-Side (SSS)
Congruence postulate or Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence postulate. The will learn to analyze
visuals and information given to determine which congruence postulate can be used to prove
triangles congruent. They will be able to given reasoning and justification as to why two
triangles are or are not congruent.

Demands of the CLI Skill Components Teaching Strategies

Assessment
The students will Question an authors Think-Pair-Share
question the information assumptions
given to see if they can Gallery Walk
prove the triangles
congruent or not.

The students will check Assess the veracity of the Turn-and-Talk

their work and assess claims and soundness of
whether or not their the reasoning
groups proofs are
logical.

Lesson 5
This lesson focuses on classifying triangles through the Angle Side Angle (ASA) postulate and
Angle Angle Side (AAS) postulate. The students will learn how the postulates are used to prove
two triangles are congruent. Students will be able to construct viable arguments and critique the
reasoning of others. They will work in pairs to solve proofs and then groups with assigned roles
to complete the Around the World activity. This lesson will help students use appropriate tools
strategically.

Understanding Other Perspectives and Cultures:

Skill Components, Demands of the Test, and Teaching Strategies

 CLI Skill Components Demands of the Test Teaching Strategies

Actively seek to understand Students read articles that Statement and Reasoning
other perspectives and show how math is used to Chart
cultures through reading and build the worlds most
listening. famous landmarks. Around the World Activity

Communicate effectively Students work in pairs to Turn and Talk

solve proofs.
Jigsaw
Students work in groups to
complete the Around the
World Activity

Lesson 6
This lesson focuses on the use of the isosceles and equilateral triangle properties. The
students will work to identify congruent angles and segments when comparing two triangles.
Students will understand why angles and segments are congruent when applying the correct
theorems to each congruence statement they determine. Learning how to apply the proper
theorem to solve a proof of congruent angles and segments helps students better their knowledge
for when they have to prove more complicated proofs.

CLI Skill Components Demands of the Teaching Strategies

Assessment
Read purposefully. Students read the statements Annotation
to determine what
information they are given to
solve a proof.

Listen attentively. Students will listen while Annotation

participating in direct
instruction when given the
isosceles triangle theorems
and properties of equilateral
triangles.
Four Square Graphic
Organizer
Reflective Listening

Share thought writing and Students will share their Class Discussion
speaking. thought through writing and
class discussion when Debate
explaining their reasoning to
a statement they have chosen
to use.