Stretching+and+Shrinking

Stretching and Shrinking


 * Thursday, January 3rd**
 * Day 1 - Use algebraic rules to produce similar figures, compare similar figures with non-similar figures**
 * Pick up a new book and write your name in it.
 * Read Pg 20-21
 * Work through Pg. 22 Investigation 2.1 A - C
 * Homework: Finish the Investigation 2.1 from class and Investigation 2.2 Pg. 24-25 Parts A-E


 * Monday, January 7th**
 * Day 2 - Define Similarity and scale factor. Apply both to solve problems.**
 * Bell Buzzer: Answer the following questions in your binder
 * 1) What makes a character a part of the Wump family?
 * 2) Why is Lug an imposter?
 * 3) What does it mean, in your own words, to be similar?
 * Announcements: Pass back the final exam, mini-assessment on Friday (similarity and scale factor)
 * Homework Discussion: the wump family - who belongs
 * Lesson: Scale Factor and Similarity
 * Whole Class Discussion on Scale Factor and Similarity
 * Problem 2.3 pg. 27 parts A - F
 * Quick Check
 * Homework:
 * Pg. 31 #8
 * Pg. 32 #11
 * Pg. 33 #13-15
 * Pg. 34 #18


 * Wednesday, January 9th**
 * Day 3 - Objective: Determine the relationship between scale factor, perimeter and area of two similar figures**
 * Bell Buzzer: Get out your homework and a highlighter. And answer #16 and #17 on page 33, on the bottom of your homework
 * Announcements
 * Scale Factor Mini-Assessment on Friday
 * Be Able to
 * Plot points
 * Identify if two figures are similar by inspecting the picture or the coordinate rule
 * Write a coordinate rule for similar figures
 * Find the scale factor between similar figures
 * Apply the concept of scale factor to a problem
 * Lesson: Investigation 3
 * Define Rep-Tile (you will need a set of pattern tiles)
 * Determine which tiles will be Rep-Tiles
 * Explore, Draw and Construct a table with Similar Figures of Rep-Tiles
 * Whole Class Discussion on the relationship between scale factor, side length, perimeter and area
 * Applying our new discoveries - Problem 3.3 Pg. 42-44 (you will need graph paper)
 * Homework:
 * Pg. 44 #1
 * Pg. 45 #2-3
 * Pg. 51 #25-27 (Review Skills)

Friday, January 11th - Crazy Water Main Break Day 2A - took SS Assessment #1 and worked on Skills Packet 4A - those who were in attendance took SS Assessment #1 and worked on Skills Packet

Tuesday, January 15th - Crazy Snow Day 2A - took Target test and continued work on Skills Packet 4A - went home!


 * Friday, January 18th**
 * Day 4: Objective: Understand and apply the concept of scale factor, lengths of sides, areas and perimeters of similar figures**
 * Bell Buzzer: Re-Cap our crazy week - where are we and what have we learned
 * Announcements -
 * Those who missed SS Assessment #1 will make it up on Wednesday of next week - be ready.
 * Those who missed the target test will make it up sometime next week
 * Make sure you have a Skills Packet to continue work on
 * Lesson: Get some graph paper
 * Problem 3.3 in small groups A - B
 * Whole Class Discussion on A - B
 * Problem 3.3 in small groups C
 * Homework:
 * Pg. 48 #9-14
 * Pg. 49 #15-18
 * Pg. 56 #38-41


 * Wednesday, January 23rd**
 * Day 5: Objective: Use ratios of corresponding sides to determine similar figures and find missing lengths**
 * Bell Buzzer: Get out your homework and a highlighter!
 * Announcements:
 * Make up SS Assessment #1
 * Target Test for those done with Assessment #1
 * Lesson: Get a calculator (either a TI-nspire or a TI-73)
 * Whole Class Discussion on Ratios - Investigation 4
 * Small Groups pg. 61 problem 4.1
 * Homework: Pg. 67 #3-4 and Pg. 70 #15-20, 22-25


 * Friday, January 25th**
 * Day 6: Objective: Apply ratios and scale factors to determine missing lengths**
 * Bell Buzzer: Find your new seats and write down your homework for the weekend
 * Announcements: Assessment #2 Thursday next week
 * Homework Discussion
 * Lesson: Get a calculator and open your book to page 63
 * Whole class discussion about problem 4.2
 * Pair work on Problem 4.3
 * Discussion
 * Homework:
 * Pg. 68 #5-8
 * Pg. 69 #13 and 14

Thursday, January 31st Day 8 - Test Day
 * Tuesday, January 29th**
 * Day 7: Objective - Use similar figures to solve real-world problems**
 * Bell Buzzer: Get out your homework and highlighter
 * Announcements: SS Assessment #2 on Thursday
 * Lesson: Get a calculator and take out a sheet of paper for notes
 * Whole Class Discussion on "Three Problems"
 * Pg. 79 C and D
 * Pg. 81 B
 * Pg. 83 D
 * Homework:
 * Pg. 84 #3
 * Pg. 85 #5
 * Pg. 99 #2, 3
 * A good review for the test - Pg. 100 "Explain your Reasoning"
 * Homework Discussion
 * Unit Test
 * Finish Target Test (if needed)
 * Homework: Portfolio Entry on the following Practice Standards (see new format)
 * #5 - Use appropriate tools strategically