Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math

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2-12-2001
1. HW197 Mini-Lab...2. Perimeter Exrcs..3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find the perimeter of compound shapes [1.2.3][2.3.2] ACTIVITIES: Students will measure compound shapes including semi-circles and calculate the perimeter by following a format which requires stating the appropriate formulas. Rulers required. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P583 (5-6) 3-5 and P584(5-7) 5 & 6
[Formulas(including PERIMETER) for various shapes] [Perimeter]
[Geometry - Circles Interactive]

2-13-2001
1. HW583-4(5-6&7)v..2. .................3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find expected value of outcomes(5-8, PP201FF)[1.4.2] ACTIVITIES: This will be a text walk-through to familarize students with the idea of outcomes and how to calculate expected value of outcomes. NOTES: Be sure to clarify the proportions of the spinner on page 202... HOMEWORK: Finish Pages 202-203 1-12

2-14-2001
1. HW202-3 1-12.....2. P206.............3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Use [addition, multiplication and distributive properties ]to solve problems mentally.(5-9, Pp204ff)[1.1.1] ACTIVITIES: Distribute Progress Report #9. Do page 206 NOTES: Emphasis is on the recipocal or inverse for fractional division. HOMEWORK: P584 (5-9) 1-14

2-15-2001
1. ProgReport #9....2. HW589(5-9)1-14...3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: [Divide fractions] and mixed numbers(5-10, Pp207)[1.1.6] ACTIVITIES: Demo various models of the division of fractions process. Emphasize that the primary step in multiplication and division is the changing to [improper fractions.] Practice some in class. NOTES: Discuss the MULTIPLICATIVE INVERSE. HOMEWORK: P584(5-10) column 4
[Scroll down to divide] [Dividing fractions interactive]

2-16-2001
1. HW510(5-10)col4..2. P210-1 5-10b.....3. Problem of Week..
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OBJECTIVE: Find unit price(5-10b, Pp210-211)[1.1.6] ACTIVITIES: Discuss relationship between unit prices and shopping. Do the Lab exercise with students sketching their money amounts. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Find newspaper advertising fro grocery items. Clip 3 different and calculate unit prices. Glue/paste items to a piece of paper and show calculations.

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A fruitbowl at the salad bar is full of apples and oranges. After 8 apples are eaten, 2 oranges remain for each apple. Then 12 oranges are eaten and 2 apples remain for each orange. How many apples were in the bowl before any were eaten?