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[Examples of similarity]
[Congruent and Similar in depth]
[Scale Factor and Similarities]
12-8-2003

1. -Homework Page 51ff 11-14.
2. = Page 45 4.4 all.....
OBJECTIVE: •To use the definition of similarity to recognize
when figures are similar •To determine the scale factor between
similar figures to find the lengths of corresponding
sides[1.1.4] •To find a missing measurement in a pair of
similar figures[1.1.4] •To use the relationship between scale
factor and area to find the area of a figure that is similar
to a figure of a known area[3.2.1] •To solve problems that
involve scaling up and down[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Page
45 problem 4.4 'Using map scales' NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 55
#21
12-9-2003

1. -Homework Page 55 #21......
OBJECTIVE: See 12-9 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Do page 56 +
22 to 28 work with partner of choice. Be thorough NOTES:
HOMEWORK: Any not done in class
12-10-2003

1. -Page 56+ 22-28......
OBJECTIVE: See 12-9 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Handout
Pages 96-98 Quiz B NOTES: HOMEWORK: Finish Quiz B
12-11-2003

1. -Pages 96-8 Quiz B...
OBJECTIVE:• To recognize similar figures in the real world • To
find a missing measurement in a pair of similar figures [5.1.1]
• To apply what has been learned about similar figures to solve
real-world problems [1.1.4] • To collect data, analyze it, and
draw reasoned conclusions from it[3.3.3]
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: P59 Problem 5.1 'Using Shadows to Find
Heights' - Do problem 5.1 all NOTES: Special Project
introduction - Scale Drawing and inches - decimal inches to
feet and standard measure. There will be make-Up credit awarded for people who make a scale model - details to follow. HOMEWORK: P64 1-4
[Indirect measurements]
[Converting decimal inches to fractional parts.]
12-12-2003 
1. -Homework Page 64 1-4.......
OBJECTIVE: See 12-11 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Review
procedures for a sketch. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Room Sketch
[Scale conversion checker]

This is a room
sketch with measurements. This is the homework assignment due on Monday December 8.

This is a
scale drawing which we will discuss next week.

This is an architectural type drawing which can also be done with CAD software. We will NOT be doing this.
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