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Lines and Congruency

Directions: Choose two activities from the menu below. The activities must total 10 points. Place a checkmark next to each box to show which activities you will complete. All activities must be completed by _______________________.

2 POINTS – Knowledge & Comprehension

Create a worksheet to quiz your classmates about the difference between parallel and perpendicular as well as how to tell if two figures are congruent.

Make a mobile which show examples of parallel and perpendicular lines.

5 POINTS – Application & Analysis

Collect ten photos from magazines which show parallel and perpendicular lines. Create a collage or folder with these photos. Show each set of parallel or perpendicular lines.

When designing a building, using congruent pieces is sometimes very important. Collect pictures of buildings which were built using congruent or non congruent

parts. Label each and tell how they impacted the structure

Make a crossword puzzle with parallel and perpendicular items as their clues.

Free Choice – Prepare a proposal form and submit to your teacher for approval.

8 POINTS – Synthesis & Evaluation

 

Write a story which details the adventures of the arch enemies: Parallel Boy and Perpendicular Girl.

M.C. Escher was an artist who had many interesting styles. One of his techniques used congruent figures to create new and different patterns. Research this type of artwork and create a sample of your own.

 

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