Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 7-8-PDF Lesson 5 Level 7-8 2D Geometry-Class Teacher

PDF Lesson 5 Level 7-8 2D Geometry-Class Teacher

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This document outlines a 2D Geometry lesson plan for Math Kangaroo Levels 7-8. The lesson is structured into segments, including a warm-up, instruction, problem-solving, Genius Hour discussions, and wrap-up.<br /><br />1. **Lesson Breakdown:**<br />   - The session begins with a warm-up problem (5 min), focusing on intersecting lines in a square grid.<br />   - Instruction follows, reviewing key geometric concepts such as area, perimeter, angle properties, and the Pythagorean principle in 2D shapes (5-10 min).<br />   - Problems #1-8 are then tackled, each with a suggested duration of 5 minutes (35 min total), covering diverse topics from bisectors in triangles to finding unknown angles in quadrilaterals.<br />   - A Genius Hour follows where additional discussions and potentially bonus questions are explored if time permits (10-15 min).<br />   - The wrap-up involves reviewing strategies for problem-solving in 2D geometry (5 min).<br /><br />2. **Key Geometry Concepts:**<br />   - Perimeter and area computation for rectangles, triangles, and circles.<br />   - Definitions and properties of geometric terms like congruent, similar, bisectors, and their applications.<br />   - Strategies include understanding and planning problem-solving, executing calculations meticulously, and reflecting on results.<br /><br />3. **Highlighted Problems:**<br />   - Various Math Kangaroo sample problems involving triangles, quadrilaterals, and circle configurations are provided to illustrate geometry concepts in practical scenarios. Solutions and strategies for each problem are explained.<br /><br />4. **Genius Hour Project:**<br />   - Provides students a creative outlet where they can explore geometry problems over several weeks, culminating in a presentation.<br /><br />5. **Practice and Engagement:**<br />   - Encourages using past contests for practice and identifies key methods to apply in solving geometric problems through identification, diagram modification, and leveraging known properties. <br /><br />This structured approach aims to build critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and geometric understanding in students.

Keywords

2D Geometry

Math Kangaroo

lesson plan

geometry concepts

problem-solving

Genius Hour

perimeter

area computation

triangles

quadrilaterals