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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. 
10-9-2000
1. Room Drawing A...2. Room Drawing B...3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Solving Equations (Pages 51-56)[1.5.6]; Solve problems by working backwards (2-5, P57ff)[3.1.2][3.3.4] ACTIVITIES: Model/practice the 4-step procedure for solving equations. Read the procedure for solving backwards. Practice in the classroom. NOTES: Generated problem worksheets. HOMEWORK: P59 Mid-Chapter Review here

10-10-2000
1. HW P59 MidChRev..2. Measure Drill....3. Equation Quiz....
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Write algebraic expressions and equations from verbal phrases and sentences (2-6, Pp62ff)[1.5.4] ACTIVITIES: Demo the conventions for writing expressions and equations. Have students practice in a 'speed drill' environment. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P587 lesson 2-6, all 

10-11-2000
1. HWP587(2-6)all...2. Math Fact Drill..3. P65(2-7a)........
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Use function machines to find output from a given input and then to find input from output. (2-7a, Pp65ff) ACTIVITIES: Do the cooperative learning exercise on pages 65 and 66. NOTES: Assign workgroups to complete this assignment. HOMEWORK: Design a function machine with a function of your own choosing. Process 3-5 values. Make a table to show the results. 

10-12-2000
1. HW Function Mach.2. .................3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Solve two-step equations (2-7, Pp67ff) ACTIVITIES: Re-emphasize the procedure for solving equations. Assign workgroups for the problem solving exercise. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Measure drill final on Monday 10-16. Write the solution to: Grandmother Brown Problem. (attached)

Grandmother Brown is going to host a huge family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. She has eight grandchildren and this year Grandmother has decided that they will all help with the serving or clean up. The kitchen is small so she must select four of the children to wash dishes after the meal. The others will help with the serving during the meal.

The selection is not an easy matter, however, for there are jealousies and attachments among the children which prevent a free choice of four dishwashers. Can you help Grandmother select a dish washing crew of four satisfying all these whims?

  • Travis will work with anybody.
  • Michael won't wash dishes unless Vinolia helps too.
  • Vinolia won't work with Jen.
  • Nicholas won't work without Funmi.
  • Jen will work with anybody.
  • Clark won't wash dishes with Nicholas unless Stephen helps too, and won't work with Vinolia unless Nicholas also helps.
  • Stephen won't work with both Michael and Vinolia, and won't wash dishes with either Travis or Jen.
  • Funmi won't help unless either Michael or Clark wash dishes and won't work with Vinolia unless
  • Stephen works too, and won't work with both Travis and Jen.

Please state the names of the four grandchildren who will be washing the dishes and give a full explanation of how you made your selection.



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