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Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math


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2-5-2001
1. HW252/3 AST......2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Adding and subtracting fractions(7-1, 7-2, Pp256ff)[1.1.1][1.1.3] ACTIVITIES: Discuss: Fraction Models, expressions and simplifying expressions. Also continue as a review of adding and subtracting rational numbers - place an emphasis on the equation format for equation presentations. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P598(7-1)column 3
[Adding fractions Interactive]Link Graphic [ Subtracting fractions Interactive]Link Graphic

2-6-2001
1. HW598(7-1)col 3..2. P599(7-2)10-18...3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Adding and subtracting fractions(7-1, 7-2, Pp256ff)Con't. [1.1.1][1.1.3]ACTIVITIES: Continue review of types; include the procedures for working with positive and negative numbers. Practice with P599(7-2)10-18 NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 261 #34, Include picture and label steps

2-7-2001
1. HW261 #34 Cmplt..2. Quiz +/- Frctns..3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Multiply fractions(7-3, Pp262ff)[1.1.1][1.1.3] ACTIVITIES: Quiz on addition and subtraction of fractions. Demo and have students make models for multiplication of problems. Review the equations procedures and the rules for positive and negative numbers as well as the various steps to solving fraction problems with multiplication. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P264 Make a model of #14 with an explanation. [Multiply fractions - Interactive]Link Graphic [Modelling multiplying fractions on a line]Link Graphic
[Modelling multiplying fractions using unit circles]Link Graphic [Practice]Link Graphic

2-8-2001
1. HW264#14 Model...2. Mult_Fractions...3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Multiply fractions (7-3, Pp262ff)[1.1.1][1.1.3] ACTIVITIES: Model the math procedure for multiplication. Practice in class NOTES: HOMEWORK: Study the 5 properties of rational numbers on Pp265 and 266 for quiz.

2-9-2001
1. P268-269.........2. .................3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Decision making (Pp268-269)[3.3.4] ACTIVITIES: Solve in Teams. Do 1 to 6and then give your Answer to the situation. NOTES: HOMEWORK: 2 mini-posters, properties of rational numbers (there are 5 listed in the lesson)

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