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Math
8th Grade Math (Christa Lemily)
Unit
3
Unit 1: First Days of School
Unit 2: Exponents and Radicals
Unit 3: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
Unit 4: Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 5: Functions
Unit 6: Transformations
Unit 7: Linear Equations in two Variables
Unit 8: Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations
Lesson
23
LESSON 1: Equivalent Expressions - Formative Assessment Lesson Day 1 of 3
LESSON 2: Equivalent Expressions - Formative Assessment Lesson Continued Day 2 of 3
LESSON 3: Equivalent Expressions - Formative Assessment Lesson Completed Day 3 of 3
LESSON 4: Instant Riches Day 1 of 2
LESSON 5: Instant Riches Day 2 of 2
LESSON 6: Make Zero Rummy
LESSON 7: Make One Rummy
LESSON 8: Solving Equations by Flow Chart - Working Backwards
LESSON 9: Keeping Your Identity
LESSON 10: Spartan Pride - Solving with Distributive Property
LESSON 11: Reviewing Distributive Property with Area Models
LESSON 12: Mine Craft Inspired Unit Project
LESSON 13: Break Even Day 1 of 2
LESSON 14: Break Even Day 2 of 2
LESSON 15: Football Helmets - Day 1 of 2
LESSON 16: Football Helmets - Day 2 of 2
LESSON 17: Solving Linear Equations in One Unknown Formative Assessment Lesson Day 1 of 3
LESSON 18: Solving Linear Equations in One Unknown Formative Assessment Lesson Day 2 of 3
LESSON 19: Bubble Bubble Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink
LESSON 20: Equations in Geometry
LESSON 21: Solving Equations with Partner's Card Activity
LESSON 22: Hershey Bar Fraction Review
LESSON 23: Combining Like Terms Review Lesson
LESSON 24: Mine Craft Unit Project Work Day 2 of 2
LESSON 25: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable Unit Exam Day 1 of 2
LESSON 26: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable Unit Exam Day 2 of 2
LESSON 27: Optional: NASCAR Equations Project Day 1 of 3
LESSON 28: Optional: NASCAR Equations Project Day 2 of 3
LESSON 29: Optional: NASCAR Equations Project Day 3 of 3
Objective
Lesson Rational
Enacting the Lesson
Wrapping Up the Lesson and Planning Ahead
Combining Like Terms Review Lesson
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Objective
SWBAT identify like terms and decide when operations need like terms.
Big Idea
To combine or not to combine, what is a like term?
Lesson Author
Christa Lemily
Bowling Green, KY
Grade Level
Eighth grade
Subjects
Math
Algebra
Standards
7.EE.A.2
Understand that rewriting an expression in different forms in a problem context can shed light on the problem and how the quantities in it are related. For example, a + 0.05a = 1.05a means that “increase by 5%” is the same as “multiply by 1.05.”
MP3
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP5
Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6
Attend to precision.
MP7
Look for and make use of structure.
MP8
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Lesson Rational
Enacting the Lesson
50 minutes
Change in Teaching Strategy
Combining Like Terms Reflection.mov
Wrapping Up the Lesson and Planning Ahead
2 minutes
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Lesson Author
Christa Lemily
Bowling Green, KY
Grade Level
Eighth grade
Subjects
Math
Algebra
Time
52 Minutes
Standards
7.EE.A.2
MP3
MP5
MP6
MP7
MP8
License
Licensed under Creative Commons (
CC BY-NC 4.0
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