Activity:Subject

Grade Level: Grade 8

Objective:

1. Identify triangle congruence conditions

2. Illustrate triangle congruence

3. Relate triangle congruence to real-life scenarios

Learning across curriculum:

1) Geometry: In Geometry, students learn about shapes, angles, and properties of

figures, which directly relate to the congruence conditions of triangles.
Understanding these concepts helps in identifying congruence conditions.

2) Physics: In Physics, students study forces and equilibrium, which can be related
to the balance and stability of congruent triangles in real-life scenarios.

3) Architecture: In Architecture, the principles of symmetry and structure relate to the

illustration and application of triangle congruence in designing buildings and
structures.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

[Instructional Materials: Visual Aids]

1) Role-play activity where students act out different scenarios showing congruent
triangles.

2) Visual puzzles with congruent triangles to engage students in problem-solving.

3) Real-life scenarios where students have to identify congruent triangles in

everyday objects.

Activity 1: Triangle Congruence Puzzle

[Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning]

Materials: Paper, scissors, glue

Significance: Enhances critical thinking and spatial reasoning skills.

Instructions:

1) Cut out triangles from paper.

2) Mix up the triangles and have students identify and match congruent pairs.

3) Glue the matching pairs together.

Rubric - Matching accuracy - 15 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1. What are the conditions for two triangles to be congruent?

2. How can you prove two triangles are congruent?

3. Explain the importance of triangle congruence in real-life applications.

Activity 2: Congruent Triangle Art

Materials: Colored paper, scissors, markers

Significance: Encourages creativity while reinforcing understanding of triangle

congruence.

Instructions:

1) Cut out different-sized triangles from colored paper.

2) Arrange and overlap the triangles to create unique artwork.

3) Label the congruent pairs and explain the conditions that make them congruent.

Rubric - Creativity and accuracy of congruent pairs - 20 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1. How can you visually represent triangle congruence in your artwork?

2. Describe the process of creating congruent triangle art.

3. How does creating art with congruent triangles deepen your understanding of the
concept?

Activity 3: Triangle Congruence Scavenger Hunt

Materials: Scavenger hunt list, rulers, cameras

Significance: Promotes teamwork and application of triangle congruence in real-

world contexts.

Instructions:

1) Provide a list of items or objects that form congruent triangles in the school or
community.

2) In teams, locate and photograph each item, measuring and identifying the
congruent triangles.

3) Present findings and explain the congruence conditions observed.

Rubric - Accuracy of measurements and identification - 25 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1. How did teamwork contribute to the success of the scavenger hunt activity?

2. Discuss any challenges faced while identifying congruent triangles in the

environment.

3. How can you apply the concept of congruent triangles outside of the classroom
setting?

ANALYSIS:

Activities 2 and 3 engage students in hands-on experiences that reinforce the

concept of triangle congruence in creative and practical ways.
ABSTRACTION:

Understanding triangle congruence conditions is essential for geometric reasoning

and problem-solving in various fields.

APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Peer Collaboration]

Task 1 - Work in pairs to solve congruence problems and present findings to the
class.

Task 2 - Collaborate with a partner to create a real-life scenario where triangle

congruence is crucial for a solution.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Formative Assessment]

Question 1 - How does creating art with congruent triangles enhance your spatial
awareness?

Question 2 - Explain the significance of identifying congruent triangles in a

scavenger hunt activity.

Question 3 - Reflect on how triangle congruence connects mathematical concepts to

practical applications.

Assignment:

1) Design a poster illustrating the different triangle congruence conditions with

examples.

2) Write a short story incorporating triangle congruence as a plot element to

demonstrate real-life relevance.

ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - Students showed good understanding of congruence conditions.

ABSTRACTION:

Triangle congruence conditions ensure that if certain criteria are met, two triangles
are exactly the same size and shape.

APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]

Task 1 - Design a building plan using congruent triangles to ensure stability.

Task 2 - Create a real-life scenario where congruent triangles play a crucial role in
solving a problem.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction]

[Instructional Materials: Geometric tools]

Question 1 - How can you use SAS (Side-Angle-Side) to prove triangle congruence?

Question 2 - Provide an example of illustrating triangle congruence in a real-life

scenario.

Question 3 - Explain why triangle congruence is important in geometry and beyond.

Assignment:

1) Investigate and present a real-life situation where triangle congruence is evident.

2) Create a mini-project showcasing different methods of proving triangle