Progressive Mathematics Initiative

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Mathematics Curriculum
Unit Plan # 1
Title: Points, Lines, and Planes
Subject: Geometry Length of Time: 1.8 weeks
Unit Summary: The unit introduces the concepts points, lines, and planes as the basic building blocks of
geometry. Segment relationships are explored and constructions are introduced.
Learning Targets
PARCC Major Clusters; Supporting Clusters; Additional Clusters
Conceptual Category: Geometry Domain: Congruence
Cluster: Experiment with transformations in a plane
Standard#: Standard:
G-CO.1 Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, and line segment,
based on the undefined notions of point, line, distance along a line, and distance around a
circular arc.
Conceptual Category: Geometry Domain: Congruence
Cluster: Prove geometric theorems
Standard#: Standard:
G-CO.9 Prove theorems about lines and angles.
Conceptual Category: Geometry Domain: Congruence
Cluster: Make geometric constructions
Standard#: Standard:
G-CO.12 Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods (compass and
straightedge, string, reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic geometric software, etc.).
Domain: Standards for Math Practice
Standard#: Standard:
MP1 Making sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP4 Model with mathematics.
MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6 Attend to precision.
MP7 Look for and make use of structure.
Unit Essential Question: Unit Enduring Understandings:
 How do we develop an awareness of the structure  Understanding definitions of geometric figures.
of a mathematical system connecting definitions,  Understand congruence of segments.
postulates, and theorems?  Using basic construction techniques to explore
properties.
Unit Objectives:
 Students will be able to describe and identify points, lines, and planes.
 Students will be able to determine whether segments are congruent.
 Students will be able to apply the Ruler Postulate and the Segment Addition Postulate to calculate
the length of a line segment.
 Students will be able to apply the Segment Addition Postulate and the rules of algebra to write and
solve algebraic equations to find the value of a variable.
 Students will be able to construct congruent segments using a compass and straightedge, and/or
dynamic geometry software.

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  Students will be able to construct arguments to prove theorems about lines.
Evidence of Learning
Formative Assessments:
 SMART Response questions used throughout the unit.
 2 Quizzes
Summative Assessment:
 Unit Test
Suggested Lesson Pacing
Topics Timeframe (days)
Topic #1: Intro to Geometry: 1
Topic #2: Points & Lines 1.5
Topic #3: Planes 1
Quiz #1 0.5
Topic #4: Congruence, Distance & Length 1.5
Topic #5: Constructions & Loci 1
Quiz #2 0.5
Topic #6: Review and Unit Test 2
Curriculum Resources:
 www.njctl.org/courses/math/geometry/
 Video demonstrations for constructions using Geometer’s Sketchpad can be found posted the NJCTL
you tube channel (links are within the presentation).
 http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzDiTp_K4OflmzfidYf9jpJoce-HnHsQ
Lesson Components
21st Century Skills
 Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
21st Century Themes
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Communication and Collaboration
 Life and Career Skills

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