Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

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3-26-2001
1. HW Mini-lab Sum..2. .................3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Express ratios as fractions in simplest form and determine unit rates (9-1, Pp338ff)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Develop ratio and rational number. Distinguish from rate. Apply to triangles and other shapes. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P603 (9-1)all.
[Ratio, Proportion and Rate] [Ratio/Proportion Info 1]
[Ratio/Proportion Info 2]

3-27-2001
1. HW603(9-1).......2. P342-3(9-1B).....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find the value of the Golden Ratio(9-1b, P342-343)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Do blue dots and 1-6 NOTES: P343#4 Pick 1: [Picture 1] [Picture 2] [Picture 3] HOMEWORK: P343 10a and b. Repeat with a 4x6 rectangle and a 5x8 rectangle.
[The Golden Rectangle] [Golden Ratio-Proof]

3-28-2001
1. HW343 10+........2. P346 Practice....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Determine if a pair of ratios form a proportion and solve proportions. (9-2, Pp344ff)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Model/practice the proportion process (cross products and the derivations) Apply to practical solutions, i.e, unit price, similar figures etc. NOTES: HOMEWORK: If you were 19 inches long when you were born and weighed 7 lbs 6 oz., What would be your PROPORTIONAL weight for your current height? What do you think about your computed results?

3-29-2001
1. HW Self-Proportn.2. P348ff Various...3. Problem/Week.....
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OBJECTIVE: Solve problems by using proportions(9-3, Pp347ff)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Solve the text applications. Generate student problems. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Students will provide 3 proportion problems in a story problem format and a set up in math format. (Do not solve)

3-30-2001
1. HW Prprtn Probs..2. P351-2 3-9.......3. P352 MidChRev ...
4. Problem/Week.....5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Proportion and problem solving applications, including diagrams.(9-5, Pp350ff)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Problems solving sessions. NOTES: HOMEWORK: None-Spring Break

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Problem of the Week: Find some rectangular object, picture, view etc. that appeals to you. Briefly describe why you find it attractive or why it gets your attention. Measure the length and the width and determine the RATIO. How close is it to the Golden Ratio? What is the relationship of the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio?