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Complementary and Supplementary Angles Lesson PlanComplementary and Supplementary Angles Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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7th
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Math
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Year
2015
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Complementary and Supplementary Angles

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Connect algebraic and geometric concepts to solve problems. The first instructional activity in the 29-part series examines complementary and supplementary angle relationships. Scholars write equations to represent the relationships and solve for unknown values.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

complementary angles, supplementary angles

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a word wall with vocabulary and examples necessary for the unit
  • Use the exit card question for whiteboard work to check for understanding at the end of the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires previous experience with vertical and adjacent angles

Pros

  • Includes a detailed teacher guide to aid in planning
  • Provides scaffolding suggestions for differentiation throughout the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.G.B.5

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