7th Grade Math Lesson Plans
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Curriculum Framing
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CMS
Essential Question
Before
83 min/day
for 5 days a
week
How are numbers
important in everyday
life?
Why do we need
numbers?
KWL
Journaling
Learning Outcomes
Math
7
SOL 7.3 & 7.4
SOL 7.3 The student
will (a)model addition,
subtraction,
multiplication and
division of integers
and (b) add, subtract,
multiply, and divide
integers.
7.4 The student will
solve single-step and
multistep practical
problems, using
proportional
reasoning.
Procedure
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checked)
Internet
Computer
Projector
Unit Question
During
Promethean Board
SharePoint
Outlined in detailed
lesson plan
What makes two
quantities
proportional?
Teacher observation
IXL.com Practice
Scores
Handheld Devices
Camera
DVD/Video
Textbook
Content Question
After
Worksheet
Manipulatives
How can we use
proportions to
convert different
units of measure?
How are tips, tax, and
discounts similar
and/or different?
Other (insert here)
Other (insert here)
Test
Reflection Summary
(Please include summary statistics and your analysis of all assessments given as well as a critique of how your lessons went)
Reach Rubric
Identify where your lesson rates using the Reach rubric in each of the four areas.
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7th Grade Math
9/12 Monday
Week 5 (9/12-9/16)
Objective:
7.3 Integers
Handout(s):
* Integer Test
1. Go over
Integer Test Review
2. Give Integer Test
3. Copy, define, and give an example for the new vocabulary ~
a) Proportion
b) Ratio
c) Unit rate
d) Rate
e) Equivalent Ratios
Below are videos covering SOL Framework vocabulary not covered in the
textbook. Have students take/copy notes as videos play (you can pause the video
at anytime).
4. Show Means and Extremes of Proportions Video
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/linear-equations-solve/meansextremes-definition.php
5. Show video for Mean-Extremes Property of Proportions:
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/linear-equations-solve/meansextremes-proportion-property-definition.php#.TmkOPjxXgJs.email
Additional Video Resource:
http://www.ehow.com/video_4754375_means-extremes-algebra.html
6. Homework ~ Finish Vocabulary
7th Grade Math
Week 5 (9/12-9/16)
Objective:
9/13 Tuesday
7.4 Ratios
1. Word
Problem/Warm up
Handout(s):
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2. Below is a list of on-line resources to teach ratios. Ratios are covered in
the textbook Chapter 4-1. Use as many as you need.
I. Book pages 214-217
II. Alternate Opener Exploration 4-1
III. Lesson Tutorial Videos
Lesson 4-1: Example 1
Lesson 4-1: Example 2
Lesson 4-1: Example 3
IV. PowerPoint for Ratios 4-1
3. Choose from the following activities:
I. Activity ~ Falling for Ratios ppt
II. Activity ~ Ratios FlipChart
4. Choose a practice and/or homework:
I.
Textbook pages 216-217
II. 4-1 Ratios Practice A, B, and/or C
Attention
III. 4-1 Review for Mastery
Advanced
IV. 4-1 Challenge The Golden Ratio
Math People!
V. 4-1 Problem Solving Ratios
VI. 4-1 Puzzle Ratios
5. Homework
a. ___________________________
b. Study Vocabulary ~ Quiz Friday
7th Grade Math
9/14 Wednesday
Objective:
Week 5 (9/12-9/16)
7.4 Ratios and Unit Rate
Handout(s):
1. Word Problem/Warm up
2. Quiz ~ Math 7 Ratios CW
3. Use Motivate from TE page 218 or Rates Alternate
Opener
4. Online Resources
a. Interactivites ~ Lesson 4-2: Ratios and Rates
b. Videos ~
i. Lesson 4-2: Example 1
ii. Lesson 4-2: Example 2
iii. Lesson 4-2: Example 3
5. Practice Options
a. 4-2 Rates Practice A
b. 4-2 Rates Practice B
c. 4-2 Rates Problem Solving
d. 4-2 Rates Review for Mastery
6. Homework
a. Study Vocabulary ~ Quiz Friday
b. Worksheet ~Ratios HW
* Math 7 Ratios CW
*Pick and run copies of
the Practice Options
* Ratios HW
7th Grade Math
Objective:
9/15 Thursday
Week 5 (9/12-9/16)
7.4 Ratios, Unit Rate, and Better
Buy
Handout(s):
1. Warm-up/Word Problem
2. Check Ratios Homework
3. Students complete Better Buys (edHelper worksheet) in
pairs
4. IXL.com Assignments
Ratios and proportions
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J.1
J.2
J.3
J.4
J.5
Understanding ratios
Equivalent ratios
Equivalent ratios: word problems
Compare ratios: word problems
Unit rates
5. Homework
i. Math 7 Rates HW (graded)
ii. Study Vocabulary ~ Quiz Friday
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Better Buys
 Math 7 Rates HW
7th Grade Math
Objective:
9/16 Friday
7.4 Ratio, Rates, Unit Rate,
Proportions
Week 5 (9/12-9/16)
Handout(s):
* Vocabulary Quiz 6
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Warm up
Check Math 7 Rates HW (graded)
Review vocabulary and give Vocabulary Quiz 6
Classwork~ Math 7 – Ratios, Rates, and Unit
Rates SOL 7.4 Review 31 CW
VersaTiles Activities
a. Finding Equivalent Ratios
b. Consumer Beware!
Online Videos
a. 4-3 Example 1
b. 4-3 Example 2
Practice page 224 (1-8) and (13-20)
Homework
*Math 7 – Ratios, Rates,
and Unit Rates SOL 7.4
Review 31 CW
*Finding Equvialent
Ratios
*Consumer Beware!