1.01 Points, Lines, and Planes

• Introduction
• Learn
• Try It
• Task

Introduction

To build a house, one must start with a blueprint. A blueprint is a drawing with a vision of what the actual house will be.

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties, measurement, and relationships of

• lines,
• angles,
• points,
• surfaces, and
• solids.

So what’s the point? Why do we study geometry? As you envision what Geometry is about, look around you and think of a geometry term you feel you understand.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to... To identify and name points, lines and planes To identify and name terms based on the undefined terms in geometry Enduring Understandings Everything is built from points, lines and planes and follows very strict and organized rules. The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Geometry standards: 1