Course Overview and Syllabus

Geometry, Semester A
Credits: 0.5

Course Overview and Goals

Geometry is a branch of mathematics that uses logic and formal thinking to establish
relationships among points, lines, angles, plane figures, and solids, and to define their
properties. In Geometry, Semester A, you will explore foundations of geometry, coordinate
geometry, and rigid and non-rigid transformations of figures in the coordinate plane, using
them to establish congruence and similarity of polygons. You will investigate and prove
theorems about lines, angles, triangles, parallelograms, and other polygons and build
geometric constructions using both basic tools and technology.

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

 Prove geometric theorems using a variety of proof methods.
 Complete geometric constructions using a variety of tools.
 Find distance between points, slopes of lines, and midpoints of line segments.
 Perform transformations on and off the coordinate plane.
 Describe congruence in terms of rigid motions.
 Describe similarity in terms of similarity transformations.
 Prove theorems involving congruence and similarity.
 Apply geometric concepts to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Scope and Sequence

This document outlines the design of Geometry, Semester A, as well as the coverage of the ©Edmentum. Permission granted to copy for classroom use.

Common Core State Standards within the course.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

Syllabus: Geometry, Semester A 1

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UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY (DAYS 1 – 13)

In this unit, you will learn about the origins of geometry and review some basic geometric
concepts from previous math courses. You will complete mathematical proofs to prove
theorems.

Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Syllabus and Orientation Review the Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the
beginning of this course.

Introduction to Geometry Examine the history, career applications, and logical

MP.6, MP.7 structure and development of geometry.

Basic Geometric Concepts Define geometric terms precisely and use geometric
MP.6, G.CO.A.1 notation.

Mathematical Proofs Construct mathematical proofs and apply proof techniques

MP.3, MP.7, G.CO.C.9 to simple geometric relationships.

Clarifying Big Ideas: Geometric Explore what does and does not constitute a geometric
Proof proof. Think about developing a proof as a logical
argument supported by evidence.

Unit Activity: Foundations of Employ the structure of geometry as an axiomatic system

Geometry to analyze statements and write proofs.
MP.3, MP.6

UNIT 2: COORDINATE GEOMETRY (DAYS 14 – 35)

In this unit, you will learn properties of line segments, lines, and angles and explore
relationships among them. You will create geometric constructions of plane figures using basic

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tools and technology and find perimeter and area of polygons.

Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Distance, Slope, and Midpoint Develop the distance, slope, and midpoint formulas and
MP.2, G.GPE.B.6 apply them to solve problems.

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Prove the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines
MP.8, G.GPE.B.5 and apply them to solve geometric problems.

Geometric Constructions with Complete formal geometric constructions with a variety of

Lines and Angles tools and methods.
MP.5, G.CO.D.12

Syllabus: Geometry, Semester A 2

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Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Proving Theorems about Lines Prove theorems about lines and angles, including angles
and Angles formed by a transversal crossing parallel lines and points
MP.8, G.CO.C.9 on a perpendicular bisector.

Clarifying Big Ideas: Congruence Learn about the differences between congruence and
and Equality equality.

Dividing a Line Segment Find the point on a directed line segment between two
G.GPE.B.6 given points that partitions the segment in a given ratio.

Using Coordinates to Compute Use coordinates to compute perimeters of polygons and

Perimeters and Areas areas of triangles and rectangles.
G.GPE.B.7

UNIT 3: TRANSFORMATIONS AND CONGRUENCE (DAYS 36 – 52)

In this unit, you will study properties of triangles and perform rigid and non-rigid
transformations of two-dimensional figures, using transformations to establish congruence of
triangles.

Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Transformations Develop definitions of transformations and determine
MP.5, MP.8, G.CO.A.2, G.CO.A.4, G.CO.A.5 transformations that result in congruent figures.

Rigid Transformations Represent transformations on the coordinate plane and

MP.5, MP.8, G.CO.A.2, G.CO.A.5, G.CO.B.6 specify a sequence of transformations to carry a given
figure onto another.

Triangle Properties Determine different triangle properties and use them to

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MP.7, MP.8, G.CO.C.10 solve problems involving triangles.

Triangle Congruence Explain how the criteria for triangle congruence follow from
G.CO.B.7, G.CO.B.8 the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motions.

Clarifying Big Ideas: Plane Learn about identifying plane shapes in different
Shapes and Orientation orientations.

Unit Activity: Transformations Write functions to represent transformations, apply

and Congruence transformations to real-life situations, and determine valid
MP.2, MP.4, G.CO.A.2, G.CO.B.8 criteria for establishing triangle congruency.

Syllabus: Geometry, Semester A 3

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UNIT 4: TRANSFORMATIONS AND SIMILARITY (DAYS 53 – 69)

In this unit, you will study properties of dilations and use non-rigid transformations of two-
dimensional figures to establish similarity of triangles. You will use rigid transformations to
explore and establish symmetry of plane figures.

Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Properties of Dilations Verify experimentally the properties of dilations given by a
MP.5, G.SRT.A.1a, G.SRT.A.1b center and a scale factor.

Similarity and Similarity Apply the definition of similarity in terms of similarity

Transformations transformations to decide whether two given figures are
MP.8, G.SRT.A.2 similar.

Triangle Similarity Investigate triangle similarity using technology.

MP.5, G.SRT.A.3
Using Congruence and Similarity Apply congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to
with Triangles solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric
G.SRT.B.5, G.CO.C.9, G.GPE.B.5 figures.

Clarifying Big Ideas: Learn how to recognize and make use of relationships in
Relationships in Diagrams diagrams.

Symmetry Describe the rotations and reflections that carry a given

G.CO.A.3 polygon onto itself.

UNIT 5: POLYGONS (DAYS 70 – 90)

In this final unit of semester A, you will prove theorems about triangles and parallelograms and
will use coordinate geometry to prove geometric theorems algebraically. You will apply

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properties of quadrilaterals and angle relationships to solve problems.

Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Proving Theorems about Prove theorems about angles, sides, and special segments
Triangles of triangles.
MP.3, G.CO.C.10
Similarity, Proportion, and Prove theorems about triangles using similarity
Triangle Proofs relationships.
MP.3, G.SRT.B.4

Syllabus: Geometry, Semester A 4

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Lesson/CCSS Standards Lesson Objective

Proving Theorems about
Parallelograms
MP.3, G.CO.C.11
Properties of Polygons
MP.2, MP.7, G.SRT.B.5
Prove theorems about sides, angles, and diagonals of
parallelograms.
Apply properties of quadrilaterals and angle relationships
in convex polygons to solve problems.

Using Coordinates to Prove Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems

Geometric Theorems algebraically.
MP.3, G.GPE.B.4

Course Map
You will achieve course level objectives by completing each lesson’s instruction, assignments,
and assessments. For a detailed look at how the materials meet these objectives, review the
course map for Semester A.

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