Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math

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Extra Credit - due April 16 Study the 2 triangles carefully. Once you have located the problem area, explain using the Pythagorean Theorem and the Proportion Equation why this is NOT true. Be sure to label what you are doing and show all your calculations clearly. This is a three credit assignment, but the answers must be correct.

4-9-2001
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OBJECTIVE: Add and integers(7-4, Pp263ff)[1.1.1][1.1.2] ACTIVITIES: Review text process for the addition and subtraction of integers. Introduce the ['step-off' method] for demonstration purposes. Place major emphasis on the 'rule' for adding integers (and numbers) with different signs (expand as necessary to decimals and fractions) NOTES: HOMEWORK: P588(7-4, all
[Integer Addition 1] [Integer Addition 2]

4-10-2001
1. HW 588(7-4)1-21..2. Speed Drill......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Subtract integers(7-5, pp269ff)[1.1.1][1.1.2] ACTIVITIES: Integer addition speed drill - NO CALCULATORS. Review addition process. Introduce the subtraction rule. Review the process by rewriting the subtraction portions of P270, 11-25. Emphasize the appliciation of the rule to ALL positive and negative numbers. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P588(7-5) all
[Illustrated Integer Subtraction] [Integer Subtraction 1]
[Integer Subtraction 2]

4-11-2001 
1. HW 588(7-5)1-21..2. Speed Drill......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve problems by finding and extending a pattern(7-6)[1.5.1] ACTIVITIES: Distribute progress report #12. Integer Subtraction speed drill - NO CALCULATORS.Complete the section by having students do Pp275-276, problems 3-10 NOTES: HOMEWORK: See page 276, #11 for reference. Solve: MONEY-SEND=MORE

4-12-2001
1. ProgReport #12...2. HW MONEY.........3. Speed Drill......
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OBJECTIVE: Multiply integers(7-7, Pp278ff)[1.1.1][1.1.2] Pp278ff) ACTIVITIES:Speed drill on + and -. (NO CALCULATORS) Demo multiplication on the number line. Review the rules. State the rules to this point for quiz purposes. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P588(7-7) all
[Multiply Integers 1] [Multiply Integers 2]

4-13-2001
1. HW588(7-7)1-21...2. Rules Quiz.......3. Problem of Week..
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OBJECTIVE: Divide Integers (7-8, Pp281ff)[1.1.1][1.1.2] ACTIVITIES: Reiterate rules and indicate where division fits in. Be sure to emphasize the need for using all rules with all kinds of numbers (e.g., fractions, decimals) Drill activity on all operations. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P589(7-8) column 3.
[Divide Integers 1] [Divide Integers 2]

[Rules and interactive integer quiz]

[Challenge Exercise - Integers]

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Problem Of the Week - due 4-13-2001

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AW-7, P90

The Creepy Critters Scary Tunnel has two types of cars for children to ride. One type seats 4 and one type seats 6. If there are 24 cars that seat a total of 114 children, how many cars that seat 6 are there?

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