Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: The Right Triangles Name: Denise Rios

Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 8th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CACSS.Math.MP3
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

CACSS.Math.MP7
Look for and make use of structure.

CACSS.Math.Content.8.G.B6
Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

CACSS.Math.Content.8.G.B7
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two
and three dimensions.

CA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.7
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

● Prove that equality between the sum of short sides of a triangle squared and the longest side squared only occurs with right
triangles.
● Learn to apply the conceptual understanding of when and why the Pythagorean Theorem is equivalent in order to solve visually
for missing side lengths.
● Understand the structure of the Pythagorean Theorem algebraically in order to solve for an unknown side length as an equation.
● Students will construct a visual representation of The Pythagorean Theorem and differentiate between characteristics that define a
concept and items that that are lacking some key characteristics of the concept.
Unit Summary:
During this unit students will be introduced to The Pythagorean Theorem. They will be able to use the theorem to classify triangles to
prove the theorem and its converse. Students will use a diagram to identify key components useful to the algebraic expression for
classifying triangles and finding the missing side of right triangles. Students will complete a webercise activity utilizing the internet to
identify key information relevant to the theorem. Then students will use the frayor model to identify essential and nonessential
characteristic as well as examples and non examples.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
Guided Notes-Review Term Section Guided Notes-New Terms Group Activity of Graphic Organizer-Pythagorean Theorem
identifying (Classifying) triangles. Frayer Model

Guided Notes- Individual Activity Using Digital Lesson: Pythagorean Theorem Quiz
Diagram

Digital Assessment-Quizlet

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: (Assessments):
S.W.B.A to prove that Review/New Terms: Students will fill in the definitions in their own words and
equality between the Completion of Guided provide an example as the terms are introduced during the lesson. Review terms
sum of short sides of a Notes allow students to access prior knowledge that is relevant to the new concept being
triangle squared and introduced in this lesson. Teachers can assess if students need to review further or
the longest side a) student move on to the new lesson. New terms will introduce students to terms and concepts
squared only occurs demonstrates that will be utilized by the teacher during the lesson. Teacher can answer questions,
with right triangles. understanding clarify and elaborate terms prior to introducing the new concept.
of terms and
S.W.B.A to apply the can provide Group Activity: After introducing the theorem and working out the example.
conceptual examples. Students will come together in groups of 3-4 students 15 minute and utilize the
understanding of when b) Student is able theorem to classify triangles and prove its converse. During the group activity the
and why the to work in a teacher will walk around to answer any questions. Then the teacher will ask for a
Pythagorean Theorem collaborative volunteer to classify the triangle and why. Then go step by step to show how they
is equivalent in order to group and arrived to that answer and so on.
solve visually for successfully use
missing side lengths. the theorem to Individual Activity: After explaining the diagram and what all the components
classify represent. Students will work individually to use a diagram to find all the components
S.W.B.A to understand triangles. of the right triangle necessary to utilize the theorem and prove it.
the structure of the c) Student is able
Pythagorean Theorem to use their
algebraically in order to understanding
solve for an unknown of the theorem,
side length as an what the
equation. diagram
represents and
how to utilize it
to answer the
questions.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: A minimum of 70% Students will visit designate sites and videos to complete the webercise activity. Each
S.W.B.A utilize web accurate answers to site and video has a series of questions that require the student to read and follow
sources to locate webercise questions. along to find the answers.
information to better
understand the
theorem.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Successful completion In pairs (2 students) will complete the concept map using knowledge they gained
Students will construct of the Frayor model in during the lesson of The Pythagorean Theorem, Math is fun link as a reference and
a visual representation which the student is Math Antics video. They will discuss with their partner what characteristics of the
of The Pythagorean able to provide 4 Pythagorean Theorem are essential/non-essential. Then they will provide some
Theorem and essential/non essential examples triangles that The Pythagorean Theorem applies and not applies. List the
differentiate between characteristics and 2 characteristics or examples in the corresponding boxes in the model. Pictures are
characteristics that example and non acceptable for the examples. Scoring rubric included with the assignment.
define a concept and examples. See Rubric.
items that are lacking
some key
characteristics of the
concept. Also identify
examples and non
examples.
Unit Resources:
What is your Angles Pythagoras?
https://roymath.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/2/7/11275399/6_-_whats_your_angle_pythagoras_booklet.pdf

Pythagorean Theorem Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhFjfCdG61Y&feature=youtu.be

Maths Made Easy Pythagoras Theorem:Basic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH9V3bWA1T0

Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/19696663/flashcards

The Pythagorean Theorem In Everyday Life.wmv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hVS9UEDbI

Useful Websites:
IXL
Find the Length of the Hypotenuse
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/pythagorean-theorem-find-the-length-of-the-hypotenuse
Find the Missing Leg
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/pythagorean-theorem-find-the-missing-leg-length

Is it a Right Triangle
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/converse-of-the-pythagorean-theorem-is-it-a-right-triangle

World Problems
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8/pythagorean-theorem-word-problems

Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

https://www.miniwebtool.com/pythagorean-theorem-calculator/