TRIANGLE CENTERS

ALGEBRA CONNECTIONS AND PROOFS

Day 10
OBJECTIVE
Students will know and apply the Midsegment Theorem. Students will solve
proofs involving the Midsegment Theorem and be able to explain how they solved the
proofs. Students will be able to write a paragraph proof.
STANDARDS
Common Core Standards:
Geometry: Congruence
10. Prove theorems about triangles. Theorems include: measures of interior angles of a triangle
sum to 180; base angles of isosceles triangles are congruent; the segment joining midpoints of
two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half the length; the medians of a triangle
meet at a point; the altitudes of a triangle meet at a point.

ISTE Technology standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal
and ethical behavior.
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
PREPARATION
Continue to discuss important elements of proofs with students. Explain how
paragraph proofs are similar to two-column proofs. Continue to work with students in
creating road maps for proof solving. Have a few iPads available for students that may
need them to complete classwork.
GUIDED INSTRUCTION STUDENT WORK
The teacher will explain the Midsegment
Theorem. Explain what the Midsegment
is and how it creates two similar
triangles. Make sure to review with
Students will write down all class notes in
their notebooks.


students the properties of similar
triangles.
Have students draw a diagram of the
Midsegment Theorem and write its
definition. Have them pin it to their
Pinterest boards.
The teacher will use the Midsegment
Theorem in solving a proof. Ask students
a long the way to provide information
that will help solve the proof. Help
students first design a road map to figure
out what information is necessary and
then how to best organize that
information.
Explain how the road map can be used
to create a two-column proof.
Once the two column proof is complete
show how them how to use the structure
to write a paragraph proof. Explain that
the two-column proof and the paragraph
proof are very similar.
Assign the homework assignment to the
class. Students will complete a proof
provided below. Remind them that the
rough draft of the proof and the final
draft are two separate pins.


Students will draw an original diagram of
the Midsegment Theorem and write
down its definition. They will upload an
image of their diagram to their Pinterest
board. They can use their own device or
class iPad.

Students will answer questions and help
discuss the best road map to solving
the proof.


Students will write down the two-column
proof.
Students will write down the paragraph
proof.



Students will make sure that their
Midsegment Theorem diagram is
uploaded. Students will solve the proof
and provide both a rough draft, (an
image of their work or a video explaining
their work) and a final paragraph proof.
Paragraph proof can be an image of their
handwritten work or a screenshot of a
typed up paragraph.
STUDENT PRODUCTS
Students will upload an original diagram and definition of the Midsegment
Theorem.
Students will upload a rough draft of their proof; this can be an image of their
written work or a short video.
Students will complete a paragraph proof and upload it Pinterest.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
IPad or other device for uploading photos or video
Pinterest
Internet access

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