West Virginia Content Standards and Objectives

Math: 

M.O.6.4.2  develop and test hypotheses to determine formulas for

• perimeter of polygons, including composite figures
• area of parallelograms
• area of triangles
• area of composite figures
• circumference of a circle
• area of a circle
• volume of a rectangular prism

M.O. 6.3.6  use geometric representations to solve real-world problems.

M.O. 6.4.5  given a two-dimensional polygon, construct a scale drawing given the scale factor.

Learning Skills:

21C.O.5-.8.1.LS1  Student, when presented with a problem, identifies the information needed, uses text, people, online databases and search engines to filter relevant information efficiently, analyzes information for biases, synthesizes information gathered and creates an effective and efficient response to the problem

Technology: 

21C.O.5-8.2.TT2  Student collaborates with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

National Standards Addressed

• Math Standard 1:  Uses a variety of strategies in the problem solving process.
• Math Standard 4:  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement.
• Math Standard 5:  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry.

21st Century Skills

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Critical thinking and systems thinking
• Problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Information and media literacy skills
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Self-direction
• Accountability and adaptability

Bloom's Level Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Knowledge X X Comprehension X X Application X X Analysis X Synthesis X X Evaluation X X