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Making Scale Drawings Using the Parallel Method Lesson PlanMaking Scale Drawings Using the Parallel Method Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
9th - 10th
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Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
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English, Arabic
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Making Scale Drawings Using the Parallel Method

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How many ways can you create a dilation? Many! Individuals strengthen their understanding of dilations by using various methods to create them. The new technique builds on pupils' understanding of the ratio method. Using the ratio, they find one point and then use lines parallel to the pre-image to create the dilated image. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

scale drawings, scale factors, scale models, dilations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use graph paper so pupils can use slope to find the parallel line

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils need a compass, ruler, and setsquare
  • Requires practice using a setsquare to create parallel lines
  • The third lesson in a 36-part series

Pros

  • Provides a detailed teacher guide with suggestions for scaffolding and questioning
  • Includes an opening activity and exit ticket

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSG-SRT.A.1.a HSG-SRT.B.4 HSG-MG.A.3 MP1 MP2

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