Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math
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A number like this [1.2.2] is a state benchmark for math. Click it to link to the benchmarks.
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[and here!]3-12-2001 1. HW RealNumbers...2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Chapter 7 Retake. ACTIVITIES: Students are to take another version of the Chapter 7 test. They will take it home and check their work. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Check the test
3-13-2001 1. HW Ch-7 Test.....2. P301 8-20........3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Find square roots of perfect squares(8-1,
Pp300ff)[1.1.6][1.1.5] ACTIVITIES: Review, remphasize the
meaning of square root. Include the inverse (powers) Do page
301 8 to 20. Demo NEGATIVE square roots, PRINCIPAL square
roots and the calculator FUNCTION for square roots. Speak
briefly about REAL NUMBERS and the square root of NEGATIVE
NUMBERS NOTES: Students need calculators with square root keys 
this week HOMEWORK: P601(8-1)16-30
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[Squares and Square Roots] for numbers to 99.
3-14-2001 1. HW601(8-1)16-30..2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Estimating square roots(8-2, Pp304ff) [1.1.5]
ACTIVITIES: Discuss estimating square roots. Need an
understanding of what square roots are and do and also an
introduction to INTERPOLATING NOTES: HOMEWORK: P602(8-2)col 5
to the tenths place by interpolation
[Background on Squares and Roots]
[Some ways to calculate square roots.]
[Square roots - what's coming later!]
3-15-2001 1. HW602(8-2)col5sp.2. P312 MidChRev....3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Explore the relationships in a right triangle(8-5A,
Pp313 and 314)[1.3.4] ACTIVITIES: Learning Lab. NOTES: HOMEWORK:
P314 #6 do 5, 8, 13, 17 on graph or dot paper
[Right Triangles]
3-16-2001 1. HW 314 #6 (do 4).2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Use the Pythagorean Theorem (8-5, Pp315ff) [1.3.4]
ACTIVITIES: Model/describe practice the Pythagorean Theorem for
right triangles. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P318 20/22/24
[Derive the Pythagorean Theorem] [32 proofs - Pythagorean Theorem]
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Extra Credit Problem Of the Week
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[Derive the Pythagorean Theorem]
[32 proofs - Pythagorean Theorem]
Select one(and only one) of these two sites. Explore and investigate it. Write a 150 word paper explaining what you discovered and how it might be important. Paper must be typed or in blue or black ink. Neat drawings using rulers etc. are recommended. This will earn you 1-3 credits. Papers are to demonstrate that you understand the theorem. Be sure to use proper references and bibliography. Due on 3-19-2001.