Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

10-4-1999
1. HW P59 MidChRev..2. Measure Drill....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE:Write algebraic expressions and equations from verbal phrases and sentences.(2-6, Pp62ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will translate verbal expressions into math statements. NOTES:No teaching device for measure drill. HOMEWORK:Page 587, lesson 2-6

10-5-1999
1. HW P587(2-6)all..2. P65-6(2-7a)......3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE:Use function machines to find the output from a given input and then find the input from a given output. (2-7a, Pp65ff) ACTIVITIES: Do the Lab (2-7a) with a partner but write up the results individually. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Design a function machine and process three values.

10-6-1999
1. HW FunctionMach..2. ProblemSolving...3. Measure Drill....
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OBJECTIVE: Problem Solving ACTIVITIES:[Distribute Progress Report #2] Students will complete the Solution to "How old is Mr. Nelson" based upon the scoring guide. NOTES: HOMEWORK: List the order of operations and the procedures for solving equations.

How Old is Ms. Nelson? - posted September 27, 1999

One day in math class Shelly asked, "Ms. Nelson, how old are you?"

Ms. Nelson calmly replied, "This year I'm three times as old as my little sister. However, six years ago I was five times as old as she was."

"Well that doesn't help," yelled Clara.

"Sure it does," said Frank.

"I don't get it, " complained Brian.

Ms. Nelson said, "Think about it some more and we will see how many of you can guess my age when we have class tomorrow."

How old is Ms. Nelson?

Please remember that your solution must include a full explanation of the method you used to solve this problem.

Bonus: Ms. Nelson's age is a special number. What is the name used for this type of number?

10-7-1999
1. ProgReport#2.....2. Quiz.............3. P69 16-21........
4. Measure Drill....5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Solve two-step equations(2-7, Pp67ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will have a quiz on the listing of the order of operations and the procedure for solving equations. They may use their noters. In-class - review the procedure for equation solving as it relates to 2-step equations. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 587 column 3

10-8-1999
1. Problem/Week.....2. HW P587 Column3..3. Measure Drill....
4. P71 4-6..........5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE:Solve problems by using equations(2-8, Pp70ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will use equations (translation from English to math) to solve problems - do page 71 4-6 WITH AN EQUATION. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P72 10 and 12 EXPLAIN the solution

Wilda's Swamp Water

Wilda Witchen is planning a huge Halloween party. You will be invited if you can deliver the one ingredient she still needs to finish her haunting decorations.

She wants EXACTLY 8 quibits of swamp water for her haunted swamp diorama.

Before you can ask her what a quibit is, she hands you 2 containers and shoves you out the door.

As you head to the swamp you notice that one container is marked 10 quibits and the other is marked 6 quibits. The swamp is a 10 minute walk from Wilda's house and since it will be getting dark soon you want to get the swamp water and return to Wilda's house as quickly as possible.

What will you do? Please be careful to completely explain all the steps that you will take to measure out the exact amount of swamp water Wilda has requested.

Bonus: On the way back to Wilda's you began to wonder what you might have done if she had requested 1 quibit or 2 quibits or 3 quibits of swamp water.... Keep a record of the steps you might use to measure each amount from 1 to 16 quibits of swamp water. Study your findings and report your observations.