Basic+Geometry+Vocabulary

Basic Geometry Vocabulary Unit 1 //Grade Level: 9-12 State Performance Indicators://
 * SPI 1.1** Give precise mathematical descriptions or definitions of geometric shapes in the plane and space.
 * SPI 4.1** Differentiate between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries
 * SPI 4.2** Define, identify, describe, and/or model plane figures using appropriate mathematical symbols (including collinear and noncollinear points, lines, segments, rays, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons).

//**(created by Joni Hale)**// 
 * Concept: Vocabulary/Symbols** –Students need to grasp the basic vocabulary and the symbols used in Geometry. Taking time in the beginning will save you time in the long run.

**Introduction

 ** Students need to take notes on the symbols and the basic vocabulary they will encounter in the first unit of Geometry. Basic information is provided along with a quiz on symbols to test their knowledge at the end of the week.








 * Activities **

Use a circle to have students create art work with the use of straight lines only [|Example of line art]  Lessons to reinforce Vocabulary 
 * Line Art Activity
 * Talking Geometry
 * Quiz