Priority Standard #1: Students will explore historical topics and individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of mathematics.
Priority Standard #2: Students will develop an appreciation for math and its relevance in their educational experience.
Priority Standard #3: Students will explore non-traditional topics through application of previous mathematical skills and procedures.
Priority Standard #4: Students will solve problems by applying and adapting a variety of appropriate strategies and using appropriate technology.
Priority Standard #5: Students will communicate mathematically
Topics and "I can" Statements:
Unit 2 Resources:
Unit 2: Note/Homework Packet- Blank Copy
Unit 2: Planning Schedule (7 Days Total)
Unit 2- Topic #1: Pythagorean Triples pg. 2-
Lesson 1: Pythagorean Triples
Pythagorean Triples: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Triples: Lesson Video
Plimpton 322: Video
Unit 2- Topic #2: Babylonian Math
Lesson 2: Babylonian Math
Babylonian Math: Guided Notes
Babylonian Math: Lesson Video
Unit 2- Topic #3: Egyptian Math
Lesson 3: Egyptian Math
Egyptian Math: Guided Notes
Egyptian Math: Lesson Video
Unit 2- Topic #4: Math of India and Western Europe
Lesson 4: Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods
Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods: Guided Notes
Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods: Lesson Video
Abacus Training : Video
Mental Math Training: Video
Unit 2- Topic #5: Pythagorean Theorem
Lesson 5: Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson Video
Lesson 6: Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem: Guided Notes
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson Video
Lesson 7: Pythagorean Theorem Applications
Pythagorean Theorem Applications: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Theorem Applications: Lesson Video
Priority Standard #2: Students will develop an appreciation for math and its relevance in their educational experience.
Priority Standard #3: Students will explore non-traditional topics through application of previous mathematical skills and procedures.
Priority Standard #4: Students will solve problems by applying and adapting a variety of appropriate strategies and using appropriate technology.
Priority Standard #5: Students will communicate mathematically
Topics and "I can" Statements:
- I can gain a better understanding of Ancient Babylonian math by studying the Plimpton 322 table.
- I can calculate Pythagorean Triples parametrically.
- I can complete the square both algebraically and geometrically.
- I can gain a better understanding of some of the developments and contributions of the Egyptians to mathematics.
- I can multiply and divide using the Egyptian method.
- I can perform calculations with Hindu-Lattice multiplication, line abacus addition and subtraction and Napier Rod multiplications.
- I can gain a better understanding of the contributions that Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans had on mathematics.
- I can use the Pythagorean Theorem to show relationships in several special right triangles.
- I can prove the Pythagorean Theorem in multiple ways.
- I can apply the Pythagorean Theorem in a variety of applications.
Unit 2 Resources:
Unit 2: Note/Homework Packet- Blank Copy
Unit 2: Planning Schedule (7 Days Total)
Unit 2- Topic #1: Pythagorean Triples pg. 2-
Lesson 1: Pythagorean Triples
Pythagorean Triples: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Triples: Lesson Video
Plimpton 322: Video
Unit 2- Topic #2: Babylonian Math
Lesson 2: Babylonian Math
Babylonian Math: Guided Notes
Babylonian Math: Lesson Video
Unit 2- Topic #3: Egyptian Math
Lesson 3: Egyptian Math
Egyptian Math: Guided Notes
Egyptian Math: Lesson Video
Unit 2- Topic #4: Math of India and Western Europe
Lesson 4: Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods
Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods: Guided Notes
Hindu-Lattice Multiplication, Abacus and Napier Rods: Lesson Video
Abacus Training : Video
Mental Math Training: Video
Unit 2- Topic #5: Pythagorean Theorem
Lesson 5: Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson Video
Lesson 6: Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem: Guided Notes
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson Video
Lesson 7: Pythagorean Theorem Applications
Pythagorean Theorem Applications: Guided Notes
Pythagorean Theorem Applications: Lesson Video