graphic

Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

3-6-2000
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OBJECTIVE:[Iowa Algebra Apptitude Testing] ACTIVITIES: NOTES: HOMEWORK: None new 

3-7-2000
1. Problem/Week A...2. Problem/Week B...3. HW515 Mini-Lab...
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OBJECTIVE:Identify patterns in Pascal's Triangle (13-4, Pp515ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will work together on the expanation and definition of Pascal's Triangle. They will do 1-11 in class. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P517 16&17 

3-8-2000
1. HWP517 16&17.....2. P518 MidChRev13..3. P519 and P520....
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OBJECTIVE:[Progress Report #11] Identify patterns in Pascal's Triangle (13-4, Pp515ff) ACTIVITIES: Do the Mid chapter Review as a review; Do exercise 13-4b on pages 519 and 520 NOTES: HOMEWORK: Finish 13-4B 

3-9-2000
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OBJECTIVE:[Substitute] Find the probability of independent and dependent events(13-5, Pp521ff) ACTIVITIES: Page 533 mini-lab; Review the text examples and have students do Page 523 1-9 NOTES: HOMEWORK: P523 10-15 [Try some probability!]graphic [Independent and Dependent Probability]graphic [Some sample probablity stuff...]graphic

3-10-2000
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OBJECTIVE: Find Experimental probability(13-7, Pp528ff) ACTIVITIES:Do the mini-lab with slips of paper; Repeat the example on page 529 with computer generated coin tosses NOTES:Set up the data collection/analysis form in a neat and orderly fashion. HOMEWORK: summarize this experience with your data sheets.

Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due next Monday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat.

Distance Driving

A car is travelling along at a constant rate of speed as depicted in the graph below. Use the information in the graph to explore the following questions.
  1. How far did the car travel in one hour?
  2. How far did the car travel in six hours?
  3. How fast is the car traveling?
  4. How long does it take the car to travel 220 kilometers?
  5. How long does it take the car to travel 560 kilometers?
  6. How long does it take the car to travel "d" kilometers?

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After you have explored the graph, write an expression that will help you determine how long it will take the car to travel any given number of kilometers. Your expression should work for any point selected along the line.

NOTE: Your explanation for this problem should include your answers to the six explore questions as well as other information concerning how you used the graph to solve the problem.