A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN MATHEMATICS

I. Objectives:
A. Recognize kinds of triangle
B. Apply Pythagorean Theorem.
C. Derive the Pythagorean Theorem.

II. Topic
Geometry
Subject Matter:
Pythagorean Theorem
Reference:
Mathematics in the New Millenium
pp. 32-35
III. Materials:
Sticks, chalk

IV. Learning Activities

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings
2. Prayer
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Review
B. Activity Proper
1. Motivation
- Let the students form a triangle using sticks.
- Think-Pair-Share
What are the differences among the three sets of sticks?
2. Presentation
a) Unlocking of Difficulties
Right and Oblique Triangle
b) Discussion
Pythagorean Theorem
3. Generalization
- What are the two kinds of triangle?
- What is the condition that we consider in forming triangle?
4. Application
Boardwork
5. Evaluation:
1. Derive Pythagorean Theorem
2. Shane marched 3 meters East and 4 meters North.
How far is he from his starting point?
Key to Correction:

2 2 2
1. C = a + b

2. 5
V. Assignment:
A 35 feet ladder is leaning against the side of a building and is positioned
such that the base of the ladder is 21 feet from the base of the building. How
far above the ground is the point where the ladder touches the building?