3/3 Geometry Bell Ringer

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3/3 Geometry Bell Ringer

• Jasper wants to measure the altitude of his kite.
  He uses similar triangles to create a smaller
  triangle using stakes and his string (image
  below). How high up is his kite?

Homework Due TOMORROW pg 481 (1-6, 12) pg
486 (1-8) BONUS Qs pg 481 13-16
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News and Notes

• Perfection Award 1st, 7th 8th Period
• When are test corrections due?
• QUIZ TOMORROW

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How should I study for the quiz?

• Do the textbook homework!!!!
• Look over all independent practice problems and
  key questions from M-Th
• Cover up problems, try to solve them again, and
  check your work!

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Today!

• 2 Big Questions to Consider when working
• How does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to similar
  triangles?
• How can we save time on the ACT?

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Group Presentations

• The groups will be split up into thirds
  (alphabetically).
• Group 1 The 30-60-90 (angle measurements)
  Triangle!
• Group 2 The 45-45-90 (angle measurements)
  Triangle!
• Group 3 The 3-4-5 (side lengths) Triangle

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Process

• 10 minutes Work through guiding questions
• 10 minutes Create poster that addresses the
  questions that youll be responsible for
  presenting
• 10 minutes Each group takes 3 minutes to
  present to the class
• 5 minutes Exit Slip based using your notes!

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Period 1 Groups

• Group 1 Erik, Nijee, Tasha, Joseph, Katherine,
  Alberto, Kenneth, Sinatu, Conrad, Teia
• Group 2 Teiara, Mari, Amina, Tracia, LaFontae,
  Khamyra, Brian, Kecia, Erick, Valeria
• Group 3 Breniah, Mercedes, DeAndra, ShaQuilla,
  Miguel, Karla, Trenita, Brandey, Johnny,
  Brishanika

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Period 7 Groups

• Group 1 Kristina, Alyeyah, Gilbert, Kaneisha,
  DAntoinette, Tiffany, Bryan, Julian, Selena
• Group 2 Aaron, Juwan, Raven, Dalia, Yakeema,
  Emmanuel, Tatyana, Barbara, Leslie
• Group 3 Katie, Jasmine S, Jasmine R, Mercedes,
  Chelsea, Jovanny, Nicole, Niesha

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Period 8 Groups

• Group 1 April, Allan, Daniela, Yanet, Jasmin C,
  Lavitchi, Desirae, Vanessa, Cristian E, Arely,
  Angela, Jasmine Z
• Group 2 Coraima, Lucia, Ida, Cristian H, Daniel,
  Stephanie, Erandi, Diego, Juan, China, Manolito
• Group 3 Lorena, Scottie, Mohhammad, Sanjae,
  Nicole, Jasmine T, Rosendo, Ariana, LaTyra,
  Kristy, Brittany

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Exit Slip ACT Question

• A rectangular garden is 30 ft wide and 40 feet
  long. How long is the diagonal?