Informal Geometry

Course Description:

Topics covered are definitions, measurements, and constructions of geometric shapes and figures. No attention to formal proofs is given. Subtopics include points, lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, area, and perimeter.
 
Prerequisites:

Algebra 1A/1B or Algebra I

Textbook Used: Jurgensen, R. and Brown, R., (1986). Basic geometry. Geneva, Illinois: Houghton Mifflin.
 
Units Covered:

1   Definition of Points, Lines, and Angles.
2.  Parallel Lines, Complements, Supplements, and Vertical Angles
3.  Triangle Properties
4.  Congruent Triangle Properties
5.  Polygons, Angle Sums, Properties of Quadrilateral
6.  Area and Perimeter of Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Circles, Pythagorean Theorem

Course Requirements:

1.  Calculator
2.  Compass
3.  Protractor
4.  Pencils
5.  Paper
6.  3 Ring Binder