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Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

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9-25-2000
1. Problem Week.....2. HW Exp Paper.....3. Measure Drill....
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OBJECTIVE: Work with powers and exponents(1-9, Pp35ff) [1.1.1][1.1.2] ACTIVITIES: Work with applications with exponents. Discuss the OPERATIONS involving exponents, e.g., powers and roots. NOTES: [Powers and exponents]Link Graphic Area, volume, [Gravity]Link Graphic [Inverse Square]Link Graphic . HOMEWORK: P37 30-35 [3.3.4] 

9-26-2000
1. Measure Drill....2. HW P37 30-35.....3. Math Facts Drill.
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OBJECTIVE: Chapter review. ACTIVITIES: Working with a partner, but with your own paper, Start on the Study Guide and Review on pages 38-40. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Finish the Study Guide and Review (20 minutes). 

9-27-2000
1. HW SG&R_1 Pt 1...2. HW SG&R_1 Pt 2...3. P41 Odd..........
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OBJECTIVE: Chapter 1 test (not as a test) ACTIVITIES: Also - 5 minutes for Sherman-Monroe Evaluation NOTES: HOMEWORK: Find and copy the FIVE major objectives for Chapter 2. 

9-28-2000
1. HW Objectives 2..2. Measure Drill....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions by using the order of operations (2-1, Pp44ff)[1.5.6] ACTIVITIES: Review/restate order of operations. Practice with various text problems. NOTES: Check page 44 for order of operations - especially the inclusion of fraction bars as grouping symbols. Also re-introduce the use of exponents/powers adding ROOTS. HOMEWORK: P585(2-1) column 1 - SHOW THE brackets for each step in order!

  • [Before algebra]Link Graphic
  • [Variables and Equations]Link Graphic
  • [Why Order of Operations?]Link Graphic
  • [Evaluating arithmetic expressions]Link Graphic
  • [Evaluating algebraic expressions]Link Graphic
  • [Rules for writing expressions]Link Graphic 
9-29-2000
1. HW P585(2-1)col1.2. P360 1-8.........3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve problems involving scale drawings (9-7, Pp359ff)[1.1.4] ACTIVITIES: Introduce scale and the use (no background) of the proportion equation for scale. Student notes are a MUST. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P359 Mini-Lab So the second BLUE DOT [Using a scale of 1:3 draw and enlargement of your piece of the map. Include County Boundaries (be sure to draw an OUTLINE of your elargement to correspond with your map piece.)]

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Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due next Monday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat.
See Page 40 in the text

Consumer math

From a trip to the mall, a store or from a catalog or newspaper (state your sources) Select five complete outfits (not shoes or underwear). Record the price of each item (make a table) Estimate the total cost of a) each outfit b) the complete wardrobe (5 outfits) and c)the amount left over from $750 (Do not exceed $750)