BASIC TERMS IN GEOMETRY

Lesson # 1Lesson Aim: What are some basic terms of

Geometry?

Do Now Define the following in your own words in

at least 1 sentence:

GEOMETRY

Sharing Out

SPACE

Defined as the set of all points

POINT

A point has no size. It is represented by a small dot and is named by a capital letter

LINE

A series of points that extends in two opposite directions without end. You can name a line by any two points on the line, such as A line is named by a single lowercase letter, , or by any two points on the line,

COLLINEAR POINTS

Points that lie on the same line are collinear points.

PLANE

A plane is a flat surface that has no thickness. You can name a plane by either a single capital letter or by at least three of its noncollinear points

COPLANAR

Points and lines that can be found on the same plane.

Independent Work Period: 5 minutes

CLOSURE SUMMARIZE NOTES

Homework # 1:

Start to create study cards with the new terms you learned today.