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Katie Durbec Diverse Text Set February 29th, 2012 EDC 448

Context: The following ten texts are intended for a 8th grade Geometry unit. They are great for a classroom of diverse readers because they include both simple and difficult levels of readability. The topics covered include: angles, circles, volumes and area, and history of geometry. The texts contain visual, factual, and interactive information.

Citation: Jacobs, H. R. (2003). //Geometry: seeing, doing, understanding.// New York, NY: Macmillan. Text Summary: This textbook goes over basic geometry principles and ideas using real life examples and activities. It contains pictures and cartoons that illustrate main points. Rationale: I chose this book because while it covers some difficult material, the author words it in a way that is easy to comprehend and illustrates that material with pictures to accomodate the more visual student. The exercises also often ask students to use or measure objects in their own homes/classrooms to relate to the material which I liked. It is a more interactive textbook than most. Use of Text: I don’t know if I would use this as the main classroom textbook because it doesn’t cover every single geometry topic but I would definitely use the exercises and pictures in my teaching. The examples the text gives of using geometry in everyday life can help students apply what they are learning. Attachment: I dont have the book but it can be read here: [|Geometry Textbook] Citation: Tabak, J. (2004). //Geometry: the language of space and form.// New York, NY: Infobase Publishing. Text Summary: This text details the history of geometry from the beginning up until present day. It explains how theorems and ideas developed over time in the subject of geometry. Rationale: I chose this book because it gives the background of present day geometry topics and important mathemeticians such as Isaac Newton and Euchlid. Use of Text: I can use this in my classroom to give students history of topics we are currently learning and refer to information regarding the mathematicians who came up with the ideas. It is very informational and wordy so I would most likely use it as a tool for myself to contribute extra background information to my lessons. Attachment: Book can be read here: [|History of Geometry] Citation: Long, L. (2003). //Groovy Geometry: games and activities that make math easy and fun.// Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons. Text Summary: This book outlines the concepts of geometry in the simplest ways possible. It gives easy definitions of planes, lines, and angles in the very first chapter and pictures that match up to the material. After each section there are multiple around the house math activities to complete. Rationale: I chose this text because while it is meant for younger kids than in my grade level, the information is the same as what I would be teaching just in an easier to comprehend format. This would be extrememly helpful to struggling students. Use of text: I could incorporate this text into classroom learning activities and pull ideas from it. I like how the book has a lot of hands on arts and crafts projects such as ‘color by angles’ which teaches students corresponding angles in a fun creative way. This text is also great to lend to students struggling with geomotric concepts because it gives simple definitions and examples. Attachment: Book can be found here: [|Groovy Geometry]
 * A. Print Resources**
 * Text 1: Textbook**
 * Text 2: Textbook**
 * Text 3: Children’s Book**

Citation: //Unit circle.// (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2012, from Math Is Fun website, [|__http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/unit-circle.html__] Summary of Text: This is a chart of the unit circle which explains different angles and how they translate into Pi and radian values. Rationale: This chart is extremely helpful to students because they can reference it to figure out radian and degree values. Use of text: I would hand this chart out to all my students so they can use it while we learn about angles and how to convert angles into radians. There is a formula for it but it can make it easier for them to see it in a chart. Attachment: chart is attached
 * Text 4: Chart**

Citation: Henderson, D. (1978). //Geometry.// Retrieved February 28, 2012 from [|__http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dwh/books/eg/geometry_poem.html__] Summary of text: This is a poem about geometry by a Cornell professor. It mentions geometric ideas and principles within the poem and rhymes the professors thoughts about the topic. Rationale: I chose this poem because I thought it gave a fun spin to the topic of geomtry. It not only mentions topics that are studied but also how the author feels about these ideas. Use of text: I would read this to my classroom before starting the geometry unit. It could get the english subject minded students more interested before the lesson and we could talk about what was mentioned in the poem and how we would be covering it in class. Attachment: Poem attached
 * Text 5: Poem**


 * 1) **Media Resources**

Citation: Mathwithlarry (August 24, 2008). Lesson 58: Parts of a Circle. Retrieved February 26, 2012 from http://[|__www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeN_WntqMgY&feature=player_embedded#__]! Summary of text: This video is from a website that was made to help parents help their kids with math. It outlines the parts of a circle step by step. Rationale: I chose this video because it allows both students and parents to learn at home and see a lesson I would teach in a video. The video allows for them to watch tricky parts over again to fully understand the part of a circle. Use of text: I would suggest the use of this video both in and out of the classroom. Also, exploring the author’s other videos, students can watch dozens of math lessons related to geometry that are intended for parents and kids so they are easily comprehensible for every age group. These videos can enable students to learn at their own pace. Attachment: Video can be found at the link above
 * Text 6: Video**

Citation: Yourteachermathhelp (October 31, 2007). Pythagorean Theorem - YourTeacher.com - Geometry Help. Retrieved February 26, 2012 from [|__http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku4rEwRxZOc__] Summary of Text: A video of a woman teaching the Pythagorean Theorem. Rationale: This author has an expansive resource of geometry videos for students. This particular video does a great job of explaining the pythagorean theorem and doing examples. Use of text: I would be able to show the video and videos similar to it to my students in class. I could also give them links to the authors video webpage so they can refer back to them for homework problem help. A lot of times it is easier to watch someone else do the problems in a video to refresh your memory than using only the notes from class. Attachment: Video can be found at the link above.
 * Text 7: Video**

Citation: Popovici, D. (2007). Geometry Math Games. Retrieved February 28 from [|__www.math-play.com__] Summary of Text: This site contains nine math games focused on geometry including classifying triangles, polygons, and 3-d shapes. Rationale: I tried out some of the games and liked them because they make you think fast and they are fun. I think this site is a great interactive way to get students learning simple geometry principles. Use of text: I would ask my students to try out each of the games at home as a way to get them involved in the topics we are learning outside of school in a fun way. By making math into games, the students don’t feel as if they are doing work and will be more open to learning. Attachment: Games can be found at this website: [|__http://www.math-play.com/Geometry-Math-Games.html__]
 * 1) **Online Interactive Resources**
 * Text 8: Online Math Games**

Citation: //Basic Skills Practice Games.// (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2012 from a math geometry website, __[]__ Summary of text: This site contains a long list of geometry activities for students including puzzles, games, and quizzes. Rationale: I chose this site because it has so many different activities to offer students that relate to the subject of geometry. It is very interactive and I think it would spark student interest. Use of text: I would use the games and puzzles from this site in daily classroom activities. I could also get ideas from some of the games and make them into lessons that aren’t just online.
 * Text 9: Interactive Website**

Citation: Shodor. Interactivate. Retrieved Feb. 28, 2012, from [|__http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Angles/__] Summary of text: A detailed lesson plan on angles which includes two activities, questions to ask students, and objectives. Rationale: I chose this particular lesson plan because it has all the components of a successful lesson. Use of text: This is a great lesson to teach in an 8th grade classroom. I like how it starts with tapping into the students prior knowledge. The outline objectives are very clear and it focuses on having the teacher start off guiding the lesson but then letting the students take over. Attachment: Lesson plan is attached.
 * 1) **Instructional Resources**
 * Text 10: Lesson Plan**

The two big text books would be referred to throughout the entire unit to add information while covering topics. I would show one or two of the videos in class and then offer the links to other videos to students as an extra resource to help them if they need it. I would hand out the chart while covering material on the unit circle and angles. Also I would use the lesson plan on the day we start the unit on angles. The poem I would read on the first day of covering anything geometry related and the games I would have my students do one every few classes based on material being covered.
 * Using the texts together:**

1) Students will be able to analyze two and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. (Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Grade 8) 2) Students will be able to relate geometric concepts to real life and central ideas. (R-8-7.3): Organizing information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events
 * Objectives:**