Geometry and Measurement Case Studies

For Professional Development Project

1. Your principal asked you to conduct a presentation on using literature to teach different
geometry concepts. This presentation must address grade levels, K-5, and touch on
different geometry concepts (at least 3 concepts-total).
2. Your principal asked you to conduct a presentation on using literature to teach different
measurement concepts. This presentation must address grade levels, K-5, and touch on
measurement concepts (at least 3 concepts-total).
3. You were asked to present to the 3rd grade team the common units of measurement in the
metric system.
4. A 5th teacher approached you and asked if you can demonstrate to her class why all
angles in a triangle equal 180 degrees.
5. You were asked to present to the 4th grade team how to teach the different categories of
quadrilaterals using Venn Diagrams.
6. You were asked to present to the 2nd grade team how to convert from one unit of
measurement to another.
7. You were asked by several of your teachers some suggestions of professional books that
will assist them in teaching geometry and/or measurement. What books will you suggest
and why?