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Geometric Structures: An Inquiry-Based Approach for Prospective Elementary and Middle School Teachers by Douglas Aichele

For prospective elementary and middle school teachers. This text provides a creative, inquiry-based experience with geometry that is appropriate for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. The coherent series of text activities supports each student's growth toward being a confident, independent learner empowered with the help of peers to make sense of the geometric world. This curriculum is explicitly developed to provide future elementary and middle school teachers with * experience recalling and appropriately using standard geometry ideas, * experience learning and making sense of new geometry, * experience discussing geometry with peers, * experience asking questions about geometry, * experience listening and understanding as others talk about geometry, * experience gaining meaning from reading geometry, * experience expressing geometry ideas through writing, * experience thinking about geometry, and * experience doing geometry. These activities constitute an inquiry based curriculum. In this style of learning and teaching, whole class discussions and group work replace listening to lectures as the dominant class activity.

About Douglas Aichele

John Wolfe, Oklahoma State University: John recently was promoted to professor emeritus at Oklahoma State University. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley in 1971 he was active in mathematics research including several publications and National Science Foundation research grants in Banach Space Theory. His enthusiasm for teaching has been recognized by awards from both the Mathematical Association of America and the Regents of Oklahoma State University. Over the past several years educational issues with a special passion for geometry have been the focus of his professional life. Woodworking, travel, camping and grandkids are becoming increasingly important in his life. Douglas B. Aichele, Oklahoma State University: Douglas grew up in Great Neck, NY. He received his undergraduate and graduate education in mathematics at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has been a faculty member at Oklahoma State University for many years and was appointed Regents Professor in 1989. He is currently serving as Associate Head of the Department of Mathematics. Good teaching of mathematics has always been important to him and he has been recognized over the years by such institutions/organizations as the OSU Blue Key Alumni Association, Mathematical Association of America, and the University of Missouri-Columbia.His other interests reside mainly in the outdoors - particularly spending time with his family in the mountains of Colorado at a log cabin that he built by hand. He is an avid backpacker and hiker; he has climbed most of Colorado's Fourteeners (mountains with elevations greater then 14,000 ft.) and several mountains and glaciers near Juneau, Alaska.

Table of Contents

Part I: Paper Folding Chapter 0 - Warm Up Activities 0.0 Introduction 0.1 Folding Polygons from a Circle 0.2 Making Squares 0.3 Two Congruent Halves 0.4 Dissecting Figures Chapter 1 - Polygons and the Angle Relationships 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Parallel Line Grid - Triangle Angle Sum 1.2 Envelope Fold - Triangle Angle Sum 1.3 Triangle and Quadrilateral Angle Sums by Tearing 1.4 Polygon Angle Sums: How many Triangles? 1.5 The Angles of a Polygon 1.6 When Does Erika's Idea Work? 1.7 The Greedy Triangle 1.8 Problems: Angle Sums and Angle Relationships 1.9 Four Kinds of Related Angles 1.10 Figuring Angles and Checking by Measurement 1.11 Parallel Lines: How to Recognize Them 1.12 Measuring Sides and Angles of Triangles 1.14 Convex: Different Ways to Make Sense of It 1.14a Angle Problems - Version A 1.14b Angle Problems - Version B 1.15 Angle Probems - More 1.16 How Do I Know if I Understand? 1.17 Conjecturing ABout Quadrilaterals 1.18 Possible or Not? 1.19 True or False (with Example) 1.20 Under What Conditions? Chapter 2 - Quadrilaterals and Their Definitions 2.0 Introduction 2.1 Checking Properties of Quadrilaterals 2.2 Properties of Quadrilaterals 2.3 Marking Quadrilateral Properties 2.4 Properties of Diagonals of Quadrilaterals 2.5 Checking Quadrilaterals by Folding 2.6 Read Carefully: Every Word Counts! 2.7 Checking Examples Visually or Physically 2.8 Exploring Medial Quadrilaterals 2.9a Problems: Properties of Quadrilaterals, Version A 2.9b Problems: Properties of Quadrilaterals, Version B 2.10 More Problems: Properties of Quadrilaterals 2.11 A Deeper Understanding of Definitions 2.12 Special Cases of Quadrilaterals 2.13 Definitions: Inclusive or Exclusive 2.14 Problems: Inclusive and Exclusive Definitions 2.15 What Is a Kite? Equivalent Definitions 2.16a Problems: Definitions of Quadrilaterals, Version A 2.16b Problems: Definitions of Quadrilaterals, Version B 2.17 More Problems: Definitions of Quadrilaterals 2.18 How Do I Know if I Understand? Prologue: Four Contexts for Geometric Constructions Prologue to Chapters 3, 10, 12, and 14 Chapter 3 - Constructions by Paper Folding 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Introducing CDs: Two Basic Constructions 3.2 CD Problem: A Parallel Line 3.3 CD Problem: The Median 3.4 CD Problem: An Equilateral Triangle 3.5 CD Problem: A Square 3.6 Circumscribing Circle 3.7 Inscribed Circle 3.8 Balance Point of a Triangle 3.9 Additional CD Problems Using Basic Construction Steps 3.10 Group Problem: Inscribed Circles 3.11 Folding a Six-Pointed Star or a Snowflake 3.12 Problems Involving Paper Folding 3.13 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 4 - Explorations in Three-dimensional Geometry 4.0 Introduction 4.1 Polyhedra (Solids) from an Envelope 4.2 Roll-and-Fold Prism and Pyramid Activities 4.3 Net Project A: Prisms 4.4 Prisms 4.5 Makiing Sense of Volume: A Basic Relationship 4.6 Net Project B: Pyramids 4.7 Pyramids 4.8 Edges, Faces, and Vertices of Polyhedra 4.9 Special Kinds of Polyhedra 4.10 Riddles with Solids 4.11 Volumes Prisms, Pyramids, and Spheres 4.12 Volume of a Pyramid 4.13 What Does Volume Really Mean? 4.14 Volume of Solids: First Try 4.15a Solid-Geometry Problems, Version A 4.15b Solid-Geometry Problems, Version B 4.16 More Solid-Geometry Problems Addendum: Unit Origami: An Introduction 4.17 Instructions for the Basic Parallelogram Unit 4.18 Project for the Whole Class: Monster Stellated Icosahedron 4.19 Unit Origami Projects 4.20 Some Geometry of Unit Origami 4.21 Convex Deltahedra: How Many Are There? 4.22 Problems: Unit Origami 4.23 How Do I Know if I Understand? Part2 GeoBoards and Dot Paper Chapter 5 - Area 5.0 Introduction 5.1 How Much Space in a Triangle? 5.2 Areas on a Geoboard 5.3 Two Ways: Cut-up and Take-away 5.4 Areas: Parallelograms and Trapezoids 5.5 Area by Julie's Way 5.6 Which Ways Work for These Figures? 5.7 Areas: How Many Ways? 5.8 Area Problems: First Try 5.9 A Sampling of Area Problems 5.10 Making Sense of Common Units for Length and Area 5.11a Area Problems, Version A 5.11b Area Problems, Version B 5.12 More Area Problems 5.13 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 6 - Explorations with Geoboard Areas 6.0 Introduction 6.1 Areas of Skew Quadrilaterals 6.2 Solid Tile Shapes 6.3 Problems: Tile Shapes 6.4 Areas of Tile Shapes 6.5 Areas by Counting Pets 6.6 How Many Tile Shapes with Five Squares? 6.7 Counting Areas: Pick's Formula 6.8 Skew Figures 6.9 Discovering, Describing, and Using Relationships 6.10 Sean's Idea: Area = Inside Pegs 6.11a Problems: Geoboard Areas, Version A 6.11b Problems: Geoboard Areas, Version B 6.12 More Problems: Geoboard Areas 6.13 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 7 - Similarity and Slope 7.0 Introduction 7.1 Slope or Steepness 7.2 Slope: Parallel and Perpendicular 7.3 Slope Problems, Part 1 7.4 Slope Problems, Part 2 7.5 Linear Equations, Tables of Values, and Slopes 7.6 Similar Figures and Their Properties 7.7 Similar Figures and Proportionality 7.8 Measuring Proportionality 7.9 Reasoning withSimilar Triangles 7.10 Similarity and Scale Factors (Length Factors) 7.11 Scaling, Areas, and Area Factors 7.12 Scaling Problems, First Try 7.13 Scaling Problems 7.14 Scaling and Volume of Solids 7.15a Problems: Slope, Similarity, and Scaling, Version A 7.15b Problems: Slope, Similarity, and Scaling, Version B 7.16 More Problems onSlope, Similarity, and Scaling 7.17 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 8 - Pythagorean Theorem and Perimeter 8.0 Introduction 8.1 RightTriangles of Squares 8.2 Pythagorean Puzzles 8.3 Estimating Perimeters on a Geoboard 8.4 Slant Lengths on a Geoboard 8.5 Geoboard Perimeters 8.6 Three Special Triangles 8.7 Pythagorean Problems, First Try 8.8a Perimeter and Right-Triangle Problems, Version A 8.8b Perimeter and Right-Triangle Problems, Version B 8.9 More Perimeter and Right-Triangle Problems 8.10 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 9 - Geometry of Circles 9.0 Introduction 9.1 Perimeter (Circumference) of a Circle 9.2 Area of a Circle 9.3 Area and Perimeter of Circles and Sectors 9.4 Area Problems with Circles, First Try 9.5 Problems: Area and Perimeter of Circles 9.6 Inscribed Angles of Arcs of Circles 9.7 The Law of Thales 9.8 Circumscribed or Cyclic Polygons 9.9 Circumscribing Circle for a Cyclic Quadrilateral 9.10 Problems: Inscribed Angles and Circumscribed Polygons 9.11a Problems: Geometry of Circles Version A 9.11b Problems: Geometry of Circles, Version B 9.12 Revisiting Volumes: Cones and Cylinders 9.13 Surface Area of an Orange 9.14 More Problems: Geometry of Circles 9.15 How Do I Know if I Understand? Part 3 - Straightedge and Compass Chapter 10 - Straightedge and Compass Constructions 10.0 Introduction 10.1 Basic Straightedge and Compass Constructions 10.2 Straightedge and Compass: Construct a Parallel Line 10.3 Examples: Reasoning in Construction Problems 10.4 Reasoning in Construction Problems 10.5 Making Triangles, I:Side-Side-Side 10.6 Making Triangles, II: Side-Angle-Side 10.7 Making Triangles, III: Angle-Side-Angle 10.8 Making Triangles, IV: Side-Side-Angle (Ambiguous Case) 10.9 Congruence Conditions for Triangles 10.10 How Do I Know I Understand? Chapter 11 - Congruence Conditions and Reasoning from Definitions to Properties 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Congruence Conditions for Triangles and CPCT 11.2 Problems:Congruence Conditions and CPCT 11.3 Justifications by Congruence Conditions 11.4a Problems: Congruence Conditions, Version A 11.4b Problems: Congruence Conditions, Version B 11.5 More Problems: Congruence Conditions 11.6 FromDefinitions to Properties: Five-Step Reasoning 11.7 Example: Five-Step Reasoning, Problem A 11.8 Five Step reasoning, First Try 11.9 More Problems Using Five-Step Reasoning 11.10 How Do I Know if I Understand? Part 4 - Computer Constructions and Explorations Chapter 12 - Computer Constructions 12.0 Introduction 12.1 Getting Started with Computer Construction Software 12.2 Constructing Objects: Midpoints 12.3 Constructing Objects: Bisectors 12.4 Constructing Objects: Altitudes and Medians 12.5 The Euler Line of a Triangle 12.6 The Nine-point Circle of a Triangle 12.7 The Medial Quadrilateral of Quadrilateral 12.8 Problems: Investigating Relationships by Using Geometric Properties 12.9 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 13 - Computer Explorations 13.0 Introduction 13.1 Triangle Inequalities 13.2 Angle Bisectors: Why the Incenter Works 13.3 Perpendicular Bisectors: Why the Circumcenter Works 13.4 Medians and the Centroid of a Triangle 13.5 Altitudes: The Orthic Triangle 13.6 Angle Bisectors, Medians, and Altitudes: Some Relationships 13.7 Revisiting the Medial Triangle: Perimeter and Area 13.8 Revisiting the Medial Quadrilateral: Area 13.9 Quadrilaterals and Circles 13.10 Circles: Central Angles and Inscribed Angles 13.11 Circles: More on Inscribed Angles and Arcs 13.12 Problems: Investigating Relationships by Using Number Ideas 13.13 How Do I Know if I Understand? Part 5 - Mira (Reflecta) and Tracing Paper Chapter 14 - Mira Contructions 14.0 Introduction 14.1 The Mira: What Does it Mean? 14.2 Reflection Lines and Point-Image Segments 14.3 Constructions with a Mira (CDs) 14.4 Altitudes of a Triangle 14.5 Altitudes, Orthocenters, and Trapezoids 14.6 Altitude Constructions with a Mira 14.7 Measuring a Triangle's Three Altitudes 14.8 Where is the Circumcenter? 14.9 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 15 - Symmetry 15.0 Introduction 15.1 Miniproject: Fold-andCut Paper Figures 15.2 Fold-and-Cut (Symmetric) Shapes 15.3 Orientation: One or Two Sides? 15.4a Problems: Symmetry, Version A 15.4b Problems: Symmetry, Version B 15.5 Fold and Cut: Three Symmetry Lines 15.6 Fold and Cut: Fivefold Symmetry 15.7 Problems: More on Symmetry 15.8 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 16 - The Four Symmetries 16.0 Introduction 16.1 Four Actions: Slide, Flip, Turn, and Glide-Flip 16.2 Four Symmetries 16.3 Translations and Coordinates 16.4 Problems: Four Actions or Symmetries 16.5 Combinatons of Reflections 16.6 Actions: Which of the Four Types? 16.7 Rotations and Glide-Reflections: Point-Image Segments 16.8 How Do You Get from One to the Other? 16.9 CD Problem: Find the Center of Rotation 16.10 CD Problem: Find the Glide-Reflection Line 16.11 An Experiment with the Four-Kinds Principle 16.12 Marking Symmetries on Wallpaper Designs 16.13a Problems: Four Types of Symmetry, Version A 16.13b Problems:Four Types of Symmetry, Version B 16.14 More Problems Involving the Four Types of Symmetry 16.15 How Do I Know if I Understand? Prologue: Symmetries of Decorative Art Prologue to Chaptes 17, 18, and 19 Chapter 17 - Symmetries of Mandalas 17.0 Introduction 17.1 Symmetries of Mandalas 17.2 Classifying Mandalas, First Try 17.3 Classifying Mandalas 17.4 Mandalas: One or Two Sides? 17.5 Template Design Mandalas 17.6 Template Design Problems 17.7 Express Yourself with a Mandala 17.8 The Symmetry Classification of Mandalas 17.9 Problems: Mandalas 17.10a Problems: Mandalas, Version A 17.10b Problems: Mandalas, Version B 17.11 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 18 - Symmetries of Borders 18.0 Introduction 18.1 Glide-Reflectional and Half-turn Symmetry 18.2 Classifying Borders, First Try 18.3 Borders: What Is Their Symmetry Type? 18.4 Generating Borders 18.5 Borders: Make Your Own Display 18.6 The Symmetry Classificaton of Borders 18.7 Problems Classifying Borders 18.8a Problems: Borders, Version A 18.8b Problems: Borders, Version B 18.9 How Do I Know if I Understand? Chapter 19 - Escher-Style Tessellations 19.0 Introduction 19.1 Escher Tessellations, Type TTTT 19.2 How to Make a Type TTTT Tessellation 19.3 Cut and Tape: Make Your Own Tessellating Shape 19.4 Miniproject: Recognizability 19.5 Four Moves for Tessellating Squares 19.6 What Are the Possible Heesch Types? 19.7 What is the Heesch Type? 19.8 Project: Making Escher-Style Tessellations 19.9 Checking Understanding of Heesch Types 19.10 Marking Symmetries on Escher Tessellations 19.11 Do These Tessellations Work? 19.12 How Do I Know if I Understand? Appendices A.1 A Guide for You, the Student: Making Sense of Geometry in an Inquiry-based Class A.2 GeoSET Website: Internet Resources for Students A.3 Construct/Describe Problems A3.1 Hints for Doing CD Problems A3.2 Shorthand Comments for CD Problems A3.3 Catalogue of CD Problems A.4 Dot Paper Template for Copying Bibliography Index

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CIN0131483927G
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0131483927
Geometric Structures: An Inquiry-Based Approach for Prospective Elementary and Middle School Teachers by Douglas Aichele
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