1 Welcome to Honors Geometry! Solon High School

2 Mrs. Kristina Klouda Kent State University - BS in Education Cleveland State University - Masters in Educational Technology

3 Objectives To apply geometry to real world problems To make connections between geometry and algebra and extend this to other topics To employ technology to solve problems To learn in a cooperative setting To communicate mathematics

4 Structure of the class

5 Example of student work

6 Connections to the real world Class examples Practice problems Projects Miniature Golf Paint that Pole!

7 Miniature Golf Project Above: Army Men At right: The Jungle

8 Miniature Golf Project Above: Klouda’s Kourt At left: Candyland

9 Sherwin Williams Paint Company has called upon the group Sherman Millions for help in renovating the SHS football stadium by painting its light poles. The dilemma is, they have no clue how much paint is needed to do so. Therefore, they recruited our aid to solve another unascertained surface area measurement. SAMPLE STUDENT WORK- PAINT THAT POLE!

10 Solution to Trigonometric Problem Height of home side pole: 1. tan 28= x/y tan 28y=x 2. tan 25= x/y+10 tan25y+tan 25 (10)=x tan 25y+tan 25 (10)=tan 28y tan 25 (10)=.06540y =.06540y y = tan 28 ( )=x ~ x = m m — height of person m -.42 m — base m HEIGHT OF HOME POLE = 39 m Height of away side pole: 1. tan 27 = x/y tan 27y = x 2. tan 22= x/y+10 tan 22y + tan 22 (10) = x tan 22y + tan 22 (10) = tan 27y tan 22 (10)=.10550y =.10550y y = tan 27 ( ) = x ~ x = m m — height of person m HEIGHT OF AWAY POLE = 21 m (see slide 3 for concepts used) SAMPLE STUDENT WORK-PAINT THAT POLE!

11 Steps for Success Preparation Attendance Participation Independent practice Collaboration Communication

12 Internet Information On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework, upcoming tests and quizzes. To get to my page follow these steps: 1. Go to the Solon Schools web page 2. Choose Schools 3. Choose Solon High 4. Scroll down to my name (Kristina Klouda) 5. Choose “Calendar of Events” from the bottom 6. Choose the appropriate class

13 Communication Voice mail: ext Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or me. I check my voic everyday. Please leave a number that I can reach you at during the school day. I also check regularly.