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.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Identify and name points, lines, segments, rays, and planes
- Identify and name terms based on the undefined terms in geometry
- Identify parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines
Essential Questions
- How do properties of lines and angles relate to basic shapes?
- How can you find the lengths and midpoints of segments?
- How can you measure of angles?
- How can lines and angles be classified?
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 standard: 30.