Objective

Bellringer - Setting Up the Board

Playing the Game

Wrapping Up - Cleaning up the Mess

Battles Ship Activity Day 2 of 2

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Objective

SWBAT solve a system of equations by graphing, even when the equations are written in standard form.

Big Idea

Engage students in solving systems of equations by playing real life Battle Ship, fake bombs and all!

Lesson Author

Christa Lemily

Bowling Green, KY

Grade Level

Eighth grade

Subjects

Math

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Algebra

solving equations

Linear and Nonlinear Equations

Standards

8.EE.C.8

Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.

8.EE.C.8a

Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs, because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.

HSA-REI.C.6

Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.

MP3

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

MP6

Attend to precision.

MP7

Look for and make use of structure.

Bellringer - Setting Up the Board

10 minutes

Playing the Game

30 minutes

Culture for Learning - Intrinsic Motivation

Battle Ship Graphing.mov

Battleship Activity Day 2 of 2 Reflection.mov

Wrapping Up - Cleaning up the Mess

10 minutes

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Battles Ship Activity Day 2 of 2

Objective

Big Idea

Bellringer - Setting Up the Board

Playing the Game

Wrapping Up - Cleaning up the Mess

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