Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Application of Right Triangles

Name: Citlaly Parra

Content Area: Mathematics II

Grade Level: 9th

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

8. Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
8.1 Derive and use the trigonometric ratios for special right triangles (30, 60, 90and 45, 45, 90).
Big Ideas/Unit Goals:
How are right triangles used in our daily lives?
How can math make possible for us to build houses, bridges, sport facilities and other stuff?

Unit Summary:

In this unit we will learn the importance of right triangles. We will learn the trigonometric ratios; such as sine, cosine, and
tangent. We will use this ratio to find the sides of right triangles. After, we will apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right
triangles. Now, we are familiar with the trigonometric ratios we will use them to derive properties for special right triangles (30,
60, 90and 45, 45, 90). Once we are familiar with such properties we will then use this knowledge and we will apply these
properties to real life situations. We will learn how to design buildings and bridges using right triangles. This unit will give you
the opportunity to use mathematics in real life situations.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:

Formative:

Summative:

Brainstorm: In groups, list places where

you see right triangles in school.

Quizlet : Create flashcard on Quizlet

including the properties and ratios of
special right triangles and Pythagorean

Test : In groups, you will assign an area

on campus and you are to compute the
length of the area.

Earthquake Video: Lead a discussion

about the video shown.

Theorem.
Quiz: Students will be given a quiz about
Pythagorena Theorem.
Timeline : Choose a type of special right
triangle and write down the steps to
finding the legs and hypetenuse of the
right triangle in timeline format.

Presentation: In groups, design a bridge

or a building. You will give the
measurment of the different angles of
your design using the properties we
learned in class. Also, you will include a
budget for your design.

Concept Map: Create a concept map on

30-60-90 degree triangle and a 45-45-90
degree triangle.

Lesson 1
Student Learning
Objective:

Students will
learn how to
find the legs
and
hypotenuse of
a right triangle
using
Pythagorean
Theorem.

Acceptable Evidence
(Assessments):
On the lecture notes
students are given
the construction of
30-60-90 degree
angle special
triangles and it shows
how to derive the
them using the
Pythagorean theorem.

Lesson Activities:
Teacher will have a catching and engaging Prezi presentation. Students will be given
guided notes so follow along the lecture. The guided notes are filling the blanks so
students can be engaged on the lecture and be ready for those keywords.

Lesson 2
Student Learning
Objective:

Students will
be able to
recognize
special right
triangles ( 60,

Acceptable Evidence:

Lesson Activities:

Be able to identify
what ratios to use
based on the problem
presented.

Students will do a webercise. There are four sections on the the handout and they
are to visit each website and answer the questions presented.

30 ,90 and 45,

45, 90) and use
the ratios to
obtain legs and
hypotenuse.
Lesson 3
Student Learning
Objective:

Students will
be able to
recognize
special right
triangles ( 60,
30 ,90 and 45,
45, 90) and use
the ratios to
obtain legs and
hypotenuse.

Acceptable Evidence:

Make connections with

the two different type of
special triangles.

Lesson Activities:
Students will do a concept map. This type of formative assessment will help me
know if students are understanding the difference between the two type of
triangles.

Unit Resources:
Khan Academy
XL Math
GeoGebra
Wolfram Math World
Purple Math

Useful Websites:

http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/special-right-triangles.html
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/special-right-triangles.html

http://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-characteristics-of-special-right-triangles.html
http://slideplayer.com/slide/235625/