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Teacher Page**  A WebQuest for 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics-Geometry
 * An Introduction to Angles and Triangles

//Designed by:// Nathan Koenecke Nathankoenecke@gmail.com

**Introduction**: Geometry is a new domain of mathematics for these students at this point in their education. This lesson serves to build a foundation of knowledge, comprehension, and skill to support them in later lessons.

This is a lesson designed to introduce the concepts of and provide a basic foundation for triangles. Through online research, students will acquire the knowledge of various types and respective attributes of triangles. They will then develop and demonstrate their comprehension by constructing illustrations/examples with computer aided drafting software, and compiling their data by developing a presentation via Google-apps.

This lesson is intended for use in 7th and 8th grade Geometry. It focuses on WI standards as listed below in addition to incorporating current technologies.
 * Learners:**

WI- Mathematical Processes- A.12.4 Develop effective oral and written presentations employing correct mathematical terminology, notation, symbols, and conventions for mathematical arguments and display of data WI- Mathematical Processes- A.12.5 Organize work and present mathematical procedures and results clearly, systematically, succinctly, and correctly WI- Geometry- C.12.1 Identify, describe, and analyze properties of figures, relationships among figures, and relationships among their parts WI-EGB- Geometry- C.a. Describing figures
 * Curriculum Standards:**

Students must have some experience using the computers in the lab. They must be specifically familiar working with the computer aided drafting program and must also know how to develop basic presentations using PowerPoint.
 * Prerequisites:**


 * Process:**
 * 1) READ ALL STEPS BELOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN!
 * 2) First you will be assigned into groups of 4-5 students to conduct your research.
 * 3) As a team, you will utilize the web to identify and generate a basic definition of how a true triangle is constructed. (These sites should help: ***)**
 * 4) Next, you will narrow your focus by identifying the 6 key types of triangles commonly referred to in Geometry. (Also refer to sites from previous step) Jot down your own set of notes and try to be as specific as possible. Notes will be turned in will constitute part of your final grade upon assessment. Many triangles have similarities to each other, but each type has its own distinguishing attribute(s). (Note: your final project will be constructed alone, therefore make sure you are completely comfortable with the information being obtained)
 * 5) Once you have acquired what you deem to be a sufficient amount of data to clearly present your triangles, you will log on to the school’s Computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to construct models of each type of triangle. (Hint: be sure you use appropriate labeling wherever you should see fit) Make sure you save your drafted work on a disk or flashdrive!
 * 6) When you have completed your constructions, you will merge each into a Google-apps presentation. Each triangle type should have its own respective page, and should include a heading, your CAD draft, and a complete, detailed definition including unique characteristics. Similarly, you should also devote an introductory page which includes your general definition of what a triangle is. Your presentation must also include a title page and a bibliography citing any sources you used on the web for conducting your research. Make sure you save your presentation to a disk or flashdrive!
 * 7) The requirements above are minimum standards. In addition to quality and accuracy with respect to your content, presentations will also be assessed on creativity and ease of reception. Assume that your intended audience for your presentation is one with no prior knowledge of triangles at all. Error on the side of too much detail as oppose to lack of detail, but also take care to maintain a comfortable, cohesive flow throughout.
 * 8) Completed presentations should be made available for me by either "sharing" the Google document with me or attaching to an email directed to me at **nathankoenecke@gmail.com . **

 **Resources:**  Work will be completed in the computer lab. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program software must be installed. Computers must also have internet access, and students must have/create Google accounts. Suggested websites for students:  Assessment and grading will be based on:
 * http://www.math.com
 * http://www.mathsisfun.com
 * http://oneweb.utc.edu/~Christopher-Mawata/geom/geom2.htm
 * Evaluation:**
 * Notes taken during group research
 * Definitions and descriptions of each respective presentation page
 * CAD element of presentation
 * Authenticity, creativity, and effective visual display of presentation
 * Timeliness and accurate following of instructions

www.creativecommons.org www.flickr.com www.math.cm www.mathisfun.com oneweb.utc.edu
 * Credits & References: **