1. Geometry – Course Overview La Salle College High School 2005 / 2006 Mr. Dominick

2. Geometry Unlocking & Understanding the world around us & beyond Reasoning & Proofs Perpendicular & Parallel Lines Congruent Triangles Properties of Triangles Quadrilaterals Transformations Similarity Right Triangles & Trigonometry Circles Polygons Surface Area & Volume The Principles of Geometry Unlocking & Understanding the world around us

3. The Applications of Geometry Who uses Geometry? Geo Scientist EMT’s Astronomer Lab Technician Surveyor Meteorology Advertising Carpentry Botany Civil Engineering Graphic Arts Construction Engineer Cardiology Technician Air Traffic Controller Furniture Design Cake Designer Gemologist Chemist Logo Design Web Design Architect Real Estate Developer & Sales Mechanical Engineer Forestry Astronaut Aerospace Engineer Geometry Unlocking & Understanding the world around us & beyond Reasoning & Proofs Perpendicular & Parallel Lines Congruent Triangles Properties of Triangles Quadrilaterals Transformations Similarity Right Triangles & Trigonometry Circles Polygons Surface Area & Volume

4. Course Building Blocks &Key Concepts 1.Basics of Geometry - Measure / Segment Angles - Bisecting Segments & Angles - Relationships – Special Pairs 2. Reasoning & Proofs - Conditional Statements - “If-Then” Logic - Converse / Inverse - 2 Column / Paragraph Proofs 3.Perpendicular & Parallel Lines - Properties - Six Methods to Prove Parallel - Writing Linear Equations 4. Congruent Triangles - Proving Triangles are Congruent - Using Congruent Triangles to Solve Real Life Problems 5.Properties of Triangles - Properties of Special Lines & Segments related to Triangles - Compare Side Length & Angle Measurement in Triangles 6.Quadrilaterals - Classifying & Using Special Q’s - Writing Proofs - Area of Triangles & Quads 7. Transformations -3 Ways to describe Motion of Geometric Figures -Transformation in real life * Reflection, Rotation, Translation 8.Similarity - 4 Ways to Prove Triangles are Similar - Using Similar Polygons to Solve Real Life Problems 9. Right Triangles & Trigonometry - Properties of Right Triangles * General, Special, Similar -Application of Right Triangles * Trig - Triangle Measures & Vectors 10. Circles -Use of Arcs, Angles, Segments to Solve Real Life Problems -Use Graphs to Model Real Life Situations 11. Area of Polygons & Circles -Angles Measures & Area of Polygons -Comparing Perimeter & Area of Similar Figures -Circumference & Area of Circles 12. Surface Area & Volume -Calculating SA & Volume for Various Solids -Using SA & Volume in Real Life Situations FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION APPLICATIONAPPLICATION APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

5. Course Measures of Success Grades will be based on the Total Number of Points earned on a combination of the following Grades will be based on the Total Number of Points earned on a combination of the following QuizzesQuizzes TestsTests Work AssignmentsWork Assignments Individual Individual Collaborative Assignments Collaborative Assignments In ClassIn Class Outside of ClassOutside of Class HomeworkHomework Projects (1 per Quarter)Projects (1 per Quarter) Written ExercisesWritten Exercises Logic & Flow Logic & Flow Reflective Thought Reflective Thought Class ParticipationClass Participation Mid-Term & Final Exams (count for 20% of Semester Grade)Mid-Term & Final Exams (count for 20% of Semester Grade) Assignments Turned in late will be Reduced One Letter Grade for every day the Assignment is Late Assignments Turned in late will be Reduced One Letter Grade for every day the Assignment is Late Mid-Quarter Progress Report will be sent home to all students with a grade average below 80 Mid-Quarter Progress Report will be sent home to all students with a grade average below 80 Focus on results, but will recognize and take into account significant effort Focus on results, but will recognize and take into account significant effort La Salle College HS Grading Scale A= 100 – 93 C= 81 – 77 B+=92 – 90 D+=76 – 74 B = 89 – 85 D =73 – 70 C+=84 – 82 F= Below 70

6. Rules of the Road – Classroom Management Above all else – RESPECT for one another - Everyone has something valuable to add - There are no “stupid” questions - Everyone Learns Differently – The Pace of the class will vary One person speaks at a time - Just to control the flow of conversation, I expect you to raise you hand if you have something to say Expect everyone to participate Expect everyone to participate - Individually, in a manner that is fitting and comfortable for you as an individual - Expect that you will help and mentor one another: In group work, outside the classroom If you disagree with my approach, philosophy, your personal grade, etc… - Not a problem - Lets discuss it, BUT not during class time It is YOUR responsibility to schedule time with me if you want or need additional help or assistance: - Free Periods: 1 st, 2 nd (Study Commons), 6 th - Arrive by 7:30 AM; After school until 3PM (or later if needed) We will work hard, but will focus on making sure it is a positive and to some degree fun learning experience for everyone

7. Quote of the Week “ All too often we are giving our young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow plants. We are stuffing their heads with the products of earlier innovation rather than teaching them to innovate. We think of the mind as a storehouse to be filled when we should be thinking of it as an instrument to be used.” (J.W. Gordon)