Chapter 1 and 2: Conversions, Similar Triangles and Trig

In these chapters we will be focusing on converting between imperial units as well as between metric and imperial measurements.  We will also begin investigating the properties of similar triangles, building towards trigonometry (chapter 2).

Unit 1 and 2 Outline
In each Outline I will list text references and homework.  Quizzes, tests and assignments are also listed here, though some changes may occur.

Preview / Review
A review of skills essential for proportional reasoning
HO: Preview of Skills
Lesson Reference:
Alternative Practice:
Text Solutions:Preview Answers

Measure Conversions
Learn to convert between the different imperial and metric measures (and between metric and imperial)
HO: Lesson HO, Conversion Package
Lesson Reference:
Alternative Practice:
Text Solutions: Conversion Answers

1.3 Similar Triangles
Learn what similar triangles are and how to use them.
HO: Lesson, Activity
Lesson Reference: Similar Triangle Basics
Alternative Practice: Similar Triangles Practice
Text Solutions: 1.3 Similar Triangles

1.4 Word Problems
Apply our knowledge in real life situations
Lesson Reference:
Alternative Practice:
Text Solutions: 1.4 Word Problems

2.1 Pythagorean Theorem
Learn to determine the measures of sides of a right triangle
Lesson Reference: Musical Lesson, Khan Academy
Alternative Practice: Triangles Only, Word Problems
Text Solutions: 2.1 Pythaogrean Theorem

2.2 Ratios
Begin exploring how sides are compared for trigonometry
HO: Lesson
Lesson Reference: Trig Lesson, Long but Good Video, Straight to the Point Video (stop at 3:20), SOHCAHTOA Music Parody
Alternative Practice:
Text Solutions: 2.2 Ratios


Using Trig to Find Unknown Lengths
Learn to relate adjacent / opposite / hypotenuse sides to the angles of a right triangle
HO: Lesson
Lesson Reference: Getting Triggy with It, Khan Academy, Find a Length,

Alternative Practice: 

Text Solutions:

Using Trig to Find Unknown Angles
Learn to relate opposite and adjacent sides to the angles of a right triangle
HO: Lesson
Lesson Reference: Step By Step Instructions, Find an Angle
Alternative Practice: Gizmos (you will need to login and course code 9Z7HKC4MSC)
Text Solutions:

2.5 Word Problems
Apply our knowledge in real life situations
Lesson Reference: Trig Ratio Video
Alternative Practice:Mixed Word and Picture
Text Solutions: 2.5 Word Problems

Chapter Reveiw
Time to prepare for the test
Remember to make a cheat sheet!

Text Solutions: Chapter Review