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Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math


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5-29-2001
1. HWP372-373 AST...2. Pp376-7Act 1&2-5.3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Build and draw three-dimensional figures given the front, side and top view. (10-1a, Pp376ff) ACTIVITIES: Start: Calculate how many cubes are needed to build a, b, and c separately. Tell Mr. LeMieux the LARGEST number. Do the remainder of activities 1 and 2 with complete sentences. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P377 #6

5-30-2001
1. HWP377 #6........2. P382 3-7.........3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Solve problems by making a model(10-2, Pp381ff) [3.1.2][4.3.1] ACTIVITIES:[Distribute Progress Report #15] Do page 382 3-7 taking care to EXPLAIN the solution. Number answers alone will not count. Explain the fold-up nets. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Draw (ruler/measure) a net for a cube. Cut it out, but do not assemble. Minimum edge size is one inch.

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5-31-2001 Bring your graph paper!  Bring your ruler!  Bring your scissors!
1. ProgReport #15...2. HW Cube Net......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Model the u-box and the stairs. [3.1.2][4.3.1] ACTIVITIES: Students will make nets for fold-uip models of the u-box and the stair step. These are 3-D models with no empty spaces or overlaps. Do not assemble NOTES: HOMEWORK: Finish Nets

6-1-2001
1. HW U/step nets...2. Surface area.....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find the surface area of regular prism(10-3, Pp383ff) ACTIVITIES: Count and measure the faces of the object - make a table, calcualte the surface area of each face. Add. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P385, 13, 16, 20 Use labels and explanations.

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Project Of the Week-Extra Credit

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Extra Credit: Page 363 and 364

3 Credits Max. Failure to follow directions, to lable, and to use appropriate tools will cancel the assignment.

This list MUST accompany your work.

Check list:

  1. 363 Blue Dot #1 Use a ruler and measure accurately.
  2. 363 Blue Dot #1 Make the triangle like the picture.
  3. 363 Blue Dot #2 and #3 Do as described in the text.
    Enter the data in a data table like this:
    Trial
    Number
    # of counters
    in whole square
    # of counters
    in triangle
    1
       
    2
       
    3
       
    4
       
    5
       
    6
       
    7
       
    8
       
    9
       
    10
       
    Totals*
       
  4. *363 Blue Dot #5
  5. 363 Blue Dot #6 (See page 157 for information on Probability)
    Your experimental probability = __________
  6. 364 Blue Dot #1 according to the directions
    Your area of triangle from this calculation _________
  7. 364 #1 Part a) What is your estimated area (by counting)______
  8. 364 #1 Part b) How does your estimate (part a above) compare with your answer from 364 Blue dot #1?
  9. 364 #2 Show the procedure, the work, and the labelled answer
  10. 364 #3 Repeat everything above with a drawn (not sketched) circle inside a NEW square.

Unexplained answers receive NO credit!

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