To Be or Not to Be a Parallelogram

Students apply parallelogram properties and theorems to solve real world problems. The acronym, P.I.E.S. is introduced to support a problem solving strategy, which involves drawing a Picture, highlighting important Information, Estimating and/or writing equation, and Solving problem.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, squares, problem solving strategy, coordinate geometry, congruence, similarity, slope formula, midpoint formula, distance formula, diagonals
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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