Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math

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3-19-2001
1. HWP230 22-27.....2. P234 1-37........3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Write simple [algebraic expressions] from verbal phrases(6-4, Pp233ff)[1.5.4] ACTIVITIES: Copy table on page 233 onto 3x5 card for use on assignment. Do Chapter work in class. P234 1-37 NOTES: HOMEWORK: P586 lesson 6-4
[Translate English to Equations]

3-20-2001
1. HW586(6-4)all....2. .................3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve problems by using an equation(6-5, Pp236ff) [1.5.6] ACTIVITIES: Do a walk through of this chapter to acquaint students with writing equations to solve problems. Time permitting, do equation/expression writing review. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Study for measure drills - both metric and standard units

3-21-2001   An Early Release Day - Shortened Class Periods
1. Measure Drill....2. P239 3-11........3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Changing units in the customary and metric systems(6-6, Pp238ff) [1.2.7]ACTIVITIES:[Distribute Progress Report #11] Measure drill and some problems from text NOTES: HOMEWORK:Pp241 to 242 Activity 1 and 2, items 1-11
[Measurement Prefixes] [On-Line Units Conversion!]

3-22-2001
1. ProgReport #11...2. HW241-2A1&2 1-11.3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find the area of rectangles and parallelograms(6-7, Pp243ff) [1.2.2]ACTIVITIES: Review formulas and required use of formulas. Emphasize the 2 dimension requirement with 90 degrees. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P586 lesson 6-7
[Area Formulas] [ Geometry - Rectangles ]
[Find area of trapezoid, triangle, etc. with scissors]

3-23-2001
1. HW586(6-7).......2. Problem/Week.....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Relationship of perimeter and area Investigation[1.2.2] ACTIVITIES: On graph paper, investigate the relationship of perimeter to rectangular based objects - specifically same perimeter and changing area. Same area, changing perimeter. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Write you findings and observations.
Exploration Activity:[ Constant Perimeter and Constant Area]

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Print/Copy the following worksheet and be sure to show all steps neatly and in pencil. Due Friday, March 23, 2001.

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