Jennifer+Mellske


 * __ Final Project Lesson Format __**


 * Title**: Solving Two Step Equations


 * Subject and Grade Level**: High School Math


 * Goal**: TLW demonstrate knowledge on how to solve two step equations involving integers.


 * Objectives**: TLW demonstrate knowledge on how to solve two step equations involving integers.

ACT standard – Exhibit knowledge of basic expressions (Range 13-15) ACT standard – Solve equations in the form of x + a = b, where a and b are whole numbers or decimals. (Range 13-15) ACT standard – Solve one-step equations having integer or decimal answers. (Range 16-19) ACT standard – Solve routine first-degree equations. (Range 20 – 23) ACT standard – Solve real-world problems using first-degree equations. (Range 24 – 27) WorkKeys standard – Solve problems that require one or two operations. (Level 4) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations Students: a. understand and use technology systems b. select and use applications effectively. d. transfer current knowledge of learning of new technologies.
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 * Initial Engaging Activity**//:// Students will be learning how to solve two step equations over three days. I am going to start with the video that shows a song about equations. Then I will start the power point lesson on simple two step equations. I am going to get them into thinking about the math with the you tube video. I am going to have the students come up to the board and complete some problems in front of the class. Then in lue of homework they will play math tic tac toe to review what they just learned for day one.

__**Day One**__//:// I. Lesson Plan II. Movie Clip media type="youtube" key="21FFHpA5riQ" height="168" width="223"media type="youtube" key="b1XKA_YtNyY" height="167" width="220" III. Power Point IV.Tic Tac Toe Worksheet

The lesson plan is for your information. All parts of the lesson plan are outlined on the powerpoint. Open up the PowerPoint and start off the class with the Do Now. There are 5 minutes for the students to complete their problem. After this, play the you tube video to get the students attention for the topic. Then continue the powerpoint. Remind the students that they need to write notes. Whatever I have written, they need to have. After students have gone through the powerpoint, have them split off into groups of two. Hand out the TicTacToe worksheet and explain the following directions. They are to take turns solving problems and marking the boxes as they take turns. Those who get a solid row first wins. When there is five minutes left of class, have the students complete the exit slip from the powerpoint.
 * Teacher Directions **:__Day One __


 * Concept Development**: Students will review simple two step equations from yesterday. Teacher will introduce prezi and students will practice on white boards on solving problems. I can even have a problems acted out with students in front of the other students. Students will complete practice worksheet in class on their own then it will be checked before they leave. Practice worksheet two will be for homework and reinforcement.

__**Day Two**__//:// I. Prezi Presentation media type="custom" key="15463274"

II. Group whiteboard activity [|Problems students will need to solve]via Kuta Software online

III. Independent Practice [|Practice Worksheet 1] from website

IV. Homework review/practice [|Practice Worksheet 2] from Glencoe website

 Prezi presentation will be run by the teacher. There are three more types of examples that students may face when they are solving two step equations. Students are to write these examples and the steps down in their notes. After the notes have been taken, students need to get their whiteboard and eraser from the back. Pass out the Kuta worksheet so students can see examples. Pick problems from the worksheet for students to solve at their desk. Some students will try to race ahead so you may wish to call them out of order. Have students complete the examples and then raise the board so you can check their work. Depending on students understanding, independent practice should be handed out and completed in class. At the end of the period have students turn in their work, clean the class and pick up their homework sheet.
 * Teacher Directions**__:Day Two __


 * Reinforcing Activity:** Students refine their use of VoiceThread by responding to one voicethread in class. Then students will work in groups to create their own problem for others to solve. Their homework for the day depending on time and effort will be to reply to the finished groups' voicethreads.

__**Day Three**__ //: VOICE THREAD TO COMMENT AND EXPLAIN THAT THEY UNDERSTAND IT.// I. Class Voice Thread in computer lab. //[|Class Voice Thread] __Created by Mrs. Cook__ //

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//[|Homework Voice Thread Created By Ms Witman]// media type="custom" key="16402242"

II. Student creates more problems for students to answer in class in groups of 3.

III. Students finish replying to each groups //voicethread// problem.

 Students will meet in the lab today. Students should log on to Voicethread and play the video linked to their name. Students need to respond to the voicethread via writing and voice comments to explain how they would solve the problems. Tell the students they have 15 minutes to do this. After the time is up instruct the students to get into groups of three. Let them know that it is now their turn to create their own problem for them to solve on voicethread. Tell them they have the rest of the time to come up with 3 problems students need to solve and create a page link. Tell the students that they can include review slides or extras as long as the problems are done first. Students and groups that finish can start their homework of commenting on each other’s voicethreads. They must individually comment on each groups voicethread.
 * Teachers Directions**: __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Day Three __

=__**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Commentary: **__=
 * Very comprehensive
 * Easy to understand, follow, and use
 * Substitutes would find this easy
 * Lesson plan was vital
 * Supplementary worksheets were helpful and practical
 * Technology used was simple but effective
 * Good interactives for students
 * Good use of standards
 * Day one is a little cramped, depending on time
 * Tic-Tac-Toe Math was interesting