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Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

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4-17-2000
1. HWP604(9-3) all..2. Problem/Week a...3. Problem/Week b...
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OBJECTIVE: Identify corresponding parts of similar polygons ACTIVITIES: NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 604(9-5) write solutions using a documentary format. 

4-18-2000
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OBJECTIVE:[8th Grade Field Trip] ACTIVITIES: NOTES: HOMEWORK: 

4-19-2000
1. HW 604(9-5)all...2. Pp357-8 1-9......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve problems involving similar triangles(9-6, Pp356ff) ACTIVITIES:[Distribute Progress Report #13] Do page 357-358 (1-9) with a partner. Use some of the class time to take measures of the "U-Box" NOTES: HOMEWORK: P605 (9-7) even numbers - show setups. 

4-20-2000
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OBJECTIVE: Graph dilations on a coordinate plane (9-8, Pp361ff) ACTIVITIES: Model the process - have students do the mini-lab. Give the homework coordinates and the factors. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Plot and connect the following in order: [2,3 7,5 -4,7 -6,1 -4,-3, 3,-5 ](1) dilate with a scale factor of 0.3; (2) dilate with a scale factor of 2. (use a straight edge to connect the lines as appropriate)
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4-21-2000
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OBJECTIVE:Discover ratios among the sides of a right triangle(9-9A, P364) ACTIVITIES: Divide class into "squads" and "platoons" (for data recording purposes) Do the exercise as a "Squad"; record the data as a "Platoon"; compare the "platoons" Do Page 364 NOTES: HOMEWORK: P605 (9-8) 6-8

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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.
Problem of the week: Make a scale 3 dimensional model of the "U" box where the longest side on the model is 4". (The "U" box is available in the classroom for measurement.)
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Keep a journal/log of your steps and calculations. This is a 4 credit assignment - you may work with a partner (submit names By Wednesday 4-19)

  • Credit 1 - Measurement table from the original Ubox
  • Credit 2 - Scale dimension calculations (labelled)
  • Credit 3 - Scale dimension table and the actual model (paper or cardboard)
  • Credit 4 - narrative description of the process you used and/or a list of steps you took.