Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Designing Homes with Math Name: Diego Reyes

Content Area: Geometry Grade Level: 9th and 10th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

Common Core Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3
Apply geometric methods to solve design problems (e.g., designing an object or structure to satisfy physical constraints or minimize cost;
working with typographic grid systems based on ratios).*
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.2
Apply concepts of density based on area and volume in modeling situations (e.g., persons per square mile, BTUs per cubic foot).*
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.1
Use geometric shapes, their measures, and their properties to describe objects (e.g., modeling a tree trunk or a human torso as a cylinder).*
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GMD.A.1
Give an informal argument for the formulas for the circumference of a circle, area of a circle, volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone. Use
dissection arguments, Cavalieri's principle, and informal limit arguments.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.*
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GMD.B.4
Identify the shapes of two-dimensional cross-sections of three-dimensional objects, and identify three-dimensional objects generated by
rotations of two-dimensional objects.

CA Content Standards

Geometric Measurement and Dimension

+ Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems.
+ Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.

Modeling with Geometry

+ Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations
Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Essential Questions.
+ Why do we use Mathematical Modeling to build and design houses?
+ Why do we use optimization skills and error and trial skills to build houses designed for the poor?
+ Do we as a society have a choice to help the people around us or is it an obligation?
+ Are you able to use geometric shapes to describe certain aspects of your home?

Student learning objectives.

 Students will be able to identify the applications of Geometry in constructing houses by comparing objects to similar geometric
shapes, and their properties.
 Students will be able to determine all required measurements of their miniature homes.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of volume, perimeter, and area.
 Students will tap into their critical & creative thinking skills by designing their own personal mini homes while considering the
parameters and satisfying the given constraints. With a technology component to assist the students in constructing their floor plans.
 Students will be able to interpret 3 dimensional figures with 2 dimensional figures by viewing the cross sections of the 3D objects,
through graphic representation and graphic organizers (step by step process).
 Students will engage in effective discussions with their peers through group work by providing thoughtful comments, being effective
data collectors, and offering advice to improve their original floor plan.

Unit Summary:
This unit plan is designed for students to identify and analyze daily life objects as geometric figures. After developing this skill we will
apply it to design and construct a floor plan and model, respectively. Where the floor plan and model will come with set parameters and is
intended to house people in need. It also incorporates a soft introduction to optimization and the Pythagorean Theorem by covering some
history of Mathematics.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
 Questionnaire  Mix and Match Puzzle  Student Presentations
 Kahoot  Exam
 Graphic Organizer 1
 Problem Solving Digital Activity-
 Volume of Cuboids
 Graphic Organizer 2

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students will (Assessments): This lesson will take place in the beginning of the school year and unit plan. It will
be able to identify the Students will be begin with a brief introduction to what is geometry, and a corresponding presentation.
applications of Geometry assessed through a Which will consist on how to measure objects by comparing them to geometric shapes
in constructing homes by formative assessment, (i.e. a tree to a cylinder, or the roof of a house resembles a rectangular pyramid).
comparing objects to namely Kahoot. The activity in this lesson are the guided notes embedded in them. The guided
similar geometric shapes Students will be tested notes are structured notes, create two mind maps, formulas students need, and practice
and their properties. on the two previous problems. These practice problems will be done throughout the lecture. They are
lessons. Lesson on intended for students to practice their skills in identifying geometric figures in the real
formulas and world. Additionally assess them on the application of the geometric formulas.
Geometric Figures, and Then bring the class back together for a final activity, a Kahoot formative
the development of assessment. Questions will consist of “With what measuring tool did Egyptians use to
Geometry in Egypt. check if a house had a 90 degree angle? A. a straight edge B. a ruler C. a Rope D. a
protractor. ”
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities: The activities that come with the webercise and Ipad lesson are a
Objective: Students will be digital problem solving activity and a hands on experience of creating a 3d floor plan
*Students will be able to assessed by performing through Minecraft.
determine all required the digital activities. The problem solving activity has two components. First each student will require a
measurements of their Creating a house in notebook to access GeoGebra. Students will require GeoGebra for the problems
miniature homes. Minecraft and the assigned. I.E. If the problem asks about solving the area of a room they can graph the
*Students will digital problem solving room and visualize the room and identify its length and width. Similarly, the use of the
demonstrate an activity digital tool GeoGebra must be utilized for this activity.
understanding of volume, The other activity will require an Ipad, and the installation of a free version of
perimeter, and area. Minecraft. Minecraft will assist the students in constructing a hard copy 3D model of
* Students will tap into their homes. While on Minecraft students are given certain instructions to perform a
their critical & creative sample home. This activity will put an emphasis on the unit of measurement and to
thinking skills by give the students the option to move their rooms around to find the best possible
designing their own arrangement.
personal mini homes
while considering the
parameters and satisfying
the given
constraints. With a
technology component to
assist the students in
constructing their floor
plans.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students will Students will be In order for students to obtain the measurements of every room and their overall
be able to interpret 3 assessed twice by homes they need to know how to apply the corresponding geometric formula and
dimensional figures with performing two know how to critically compare a daily like object into it’s most similar geometric
2 dimensional figures by sequencing graphic object. That is, practice is crucial for the students to be exposed to.
viewing the cross organizers In the first graphic organizer every student will be required to find the volume, area
sections of the 3D of the base, and the cross sections of an ice cream cone. For the second graphic
objects, through graphic organizer each student will be assigned a different daily like three dimensional object,
representation and where they will find its volume, area of base and distinct cross sections.
graphic organizers (step
by step process).
Unit Resources:
https://www.geogebra.org/classic?lang=en
https://minecraft.net/en-us/demo/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/basic-formulas-for-two-and-three-dimensional-figures.html
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/fsmqs/level-1-spatial-techniques#Convert%20lengths
https://www.smartdraw.com/floor-plan/floor-plan-designer.htm
https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/cross-sections.html
http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-12_u-214_t-575_c-2135/cross-sectional-area/nsw/cross-sectional-area/volume-and-surface-area/prisms
Useful Websites:

https://witrylibrarypages.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/6/3/38635991/buildatinyhouseprojectbasedlearningactivityapbl__1_.pdf
https://pbskids.org/lab/activity/buildhouse/
https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/houses-and-homes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubMSrUBW94I