Approach the lesson from the right angle. A discussion-based lesson leads helps learners understand angles in terms of rotation. Individuals use manipulatives to explore the properties of angles and learn how to name them. The lesson is the first in a series of five.  

Concepts

angles, central angles, angle of rotation, rotations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the lesson with whiteboard practice as a quick understanding check
• Begin a glossary page to record new vocabulary

Classroom Considerations

• Expects familiarity with points, lines, and planes

Pros

• Provides a detailed teaching guide to direct instruction
• Includes student practice problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.B.5