Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math
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[and here!]3-19-2001 1. HWP318 20/22/24..2. P3189-16.........3. P321 1-12........ 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem (8-6,
Pp319ff) ACTIVITIES:Self-study, read P319 and 320 especially
the examples. Do Page 321 1-12 (Problems must be COMPLETED in
order. NOTES:[Extra Credit POW due today] Correct collect
Friday Assignment. HOMEWORK: Answer the question, what is a
[Pythagorean triple]?
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3-20-2001 1. HW Define Triple.2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES:Distribute [Pythagorean Activities] Page.
This will be due on Friday 3-23 NOTES: HOMEWORK: Activity #1
1-10 (Thursday)
3-21-2001 An Early Release Day - Shortened Class Periods 1. .................2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Pythagorean Triples Activities. ACTIVITIES:[Distribute Progress Report #11] Continue worksheets. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Activity #1 (11-15) See Links above.
3-22-2001 1. ProgReport#11....2. HW Act#1 1-10....3. HW Act#1 11-15... 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Find the distance between points in the coordinate plain (8-7, Pp325ff)[2.1.1][2.1.3] ACTIVITIES: Apply the characteristics of the Pythagorean Theorem to finding distances on the coordinate plane. Do Page 326-327 1-13. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Finish In-class work Be sure to plot the points and show the procedures with formulas used.
3-23-2001 1. HW326-7 1-13 sw..2. Problem/Week.....3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Find missing measures in 30-60 right triangles and
45-45 right triangles. (8-8, Pp328ff)[2.1.1][2.1.3] ACTIVITIES:
Primarily a self-directed activity to demonstrate some specific
properties of special right triangles. Do mini-Labs 328 and
329. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Write your explanation of the mini-labs
with illustrations to indicate you understand the concepts
involved. This requires and explanation of how they work.
[Special Right Triangles ]
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Problem Of the Week
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[Written problem scoring guide]Unexplained answers receive NO credit!
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Due on Friday, 3-23-2001. Check your textbook for information.