Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math
9-27-1999 1. HW 4 Expressions.2. Measure Drill....3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Solve equations using the subtraction and addition property of equality(2-3, Pp51ff) ACTIVITIES: Introduce the procedure for solving one-step equations. [Active Link: Solving Equations] NOTES: Practice equations which do not contain constants - rely on using variables. HOMEWORK: P585(2-1) column 2 - Show work
9-28-1999 1. HW585(2-1)c2 sw..2. Measure Drill....3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Solve equations using the multiplication and division property of equality(2-4, Pp54ff) ACTIVITIES: This is essentially a review of yesterday with the addition of the next two operations NOTES: Do not allow the substitution of mental math for documented solution. HOMEWORK: P586 lesson 2-3 column 1
9-29-1999 1. HW586(2-3)c-1 sw.2. Measure Drill....3. Eqtn Speed Drl... 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE:[Early Release Day 11:00 AM Shortened Periods] Review equation procedures. ACTIVITIES: Equation solving speed drill form generated problems. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P586 lesson 2-4, column 2 show all work
9-30-1999 1. HW586(2-4)c-2 sw.2. Measure Drill....3. Pp58-59 4-11..... 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Solve problems by working backwards(2-5, Pp57ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will work either singly or with partners to use the 'working backwards' strategy doing problems 4-11 on page s 58 and 59. To be corrected in class. NOTES: Discuss writing number statements. HOMEWORK: Pp58-59, 4-11 Write a Problem statement (number sentence) for the given problem (do not solve)
10-1-1999 1. HW58-59 ProbStmt.2. Measure Drill....3. Problem/Week 3... 4. P60-61...........5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Write algebraic expressions and equations from verbal problems.(2-6A, Pp60-61) ACTIVITIES: Do the cooperative learning exercise on pages 60-61 dealing with writing expressions and equations. [Active Link: Writing Expressions..] Expand the lesson to include number sentences (problem statements from the homework assignment. NOTES: Find/review/present the standardized forms for expressions/equations with variables. HOMEWORK: P59 MidChapter Review
Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due on Friday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat. Last Week's solution...
I Get A Kick Out Of Soccer!
As I watched our high school soccer team practice, I heard the coach instruct the team to do laps and then hit the showers. So I got to wondering how many times they would need to run around the field to complete at least one mile.I walked over to the coach and asked for the dimensions of the field. He said that our soccer field was 75 yards wide and 115 yards long.
How many laps would a team member need to complete to run over a mile?
Bonus: If each of the 22 team members ran 4 laps before practice and 2 laps after practice, how many miles were run by the team each day.