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Goals for this Mini Unit:
Cultivate Grit and Perseverance
Notice, Describe and Generalize Patterns
Communicate
Create community
Unit 0) Becoming a Mathematician
Big Ideas
Unit 1) Scale Copies and Scale
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
Guiding Question:
How are shrinky dinks connected to scale?
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 1: I can use scale factor to solve problems with scaled copies.7.G.1
I can identify and define properties of scaled copies.7.G.1
I can use a scale factor to compute lengths of a scaled copy.7.G.1
I can find the scale factor between two scaled copies.7.G.1
I can use scale factor to solve problems involving area.7.G.1
HP: I can describe the relationship between the scale factors of two scaled copies.
Outcome 2: I can use scale to solve problems with scale drawings.7.G.1
I can identify scale when I know the corresponding scale dimensions and actual dimensions for a drawing.7.G.1
I can apply scale to compute actual dimensions and scale drawing dimensions.7.G.1
I can reproduce a scale drawing at a different scale from a given scale.7.G.1
I can apply scale when solving problems involving area.7.G.1
HP: I can describe how scale affects area differently than length.7.G.1
Vocabulary
Unit 2) Proportional Relationships
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 3 : I can recognize and create proportional relationships in tables, graphs, and equations. 7.RP.2
Outcome 4 : I can use proportional relationships to solve problems. 7.RP.2
Outcome 5: I can use a graphical representation of a proportional relationship in context. 7.RP.2
Outcome 6: I can compare two proportional relationships in context. 7.RP.2
Vocabulary
Guiding Question:
What does it mean to be proportional?
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Unit 3) Rational Numbers
To be successful, I need to be able to:
Genetics
Guiding Question:
Outcomes for this Unit:
I can use the standard algorithm to divide fractions. 7.NS.2
I can divide fractions and write the quotient (solution) in an appropriate form based on the realworld situation.7.NS.2
I can describe the meaning of the quotient in a realworld situation.7.NS.2
I can convert a fraction to a decimal using long division. 7.NS.2
I can add and subtract integers. 7.NS.1
I can add and subtract rational numbers. 7.NS.1
I can multiply and divide integers. 7.NS.2
I can multiply and divide rational numbers.7.NS.2
I can apply properties of the four operations to solve multistep realworld problems and mathematical problems. 7.NS.3
Outcome 9: I can compute unit rates to solve realworld and mathematical problems. 7.RP. 1
I can compute unit rates involving fractions. 7.RP.1
I can rewrite any rate as a unit rate.7.RP.1
I can find and describe the appropriate unit rate based on context.7.RP.1
Vocabulary
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Unit 4) Equations, Expressions and Inequalities
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
x + x + x = 1x + 1x + 1x = (1 + 1 + 1)x = 3x
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 17: I can solve realworld and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic equations. 7.EE.4
I can construct equations to solve realworld problems. 7.EE.4
I can solve multistep equations with the variable on one side. 7.EE.4
I can interpret the solution to an equation in context. 7.EE.4
Outcome 18: I can solve realworld and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic inequalities. 7.EE.4
I can construct inequalities to solve realworld problems.
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I can solve multistep inequalities with the variable on one side. 7.EE.4
I can graph the solution set of an inequality. 7.EE.4
I can interpret the solution set of an inequality in context. 7.EE.4
Outcome 19: I can solve multistep realworld and mathematical problems posed with rational numbers in algebraic expressions. 7.EE.3
I can apply properties of operations to calculate with positive and negative numbers in any form. 7.EE.3
I can convert between different forms of a number and equivalent forms of the expression to solve problems. 7.EE.3
Outcome 20: I can apply properties of operations to create equivalent expressions. 7.EE.1, 7.EE.2
I can expand linear expressions with rational coefficients using the distributive property. 7.EE.1
I can add, subtract, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.7.EE.1
I can factor linear expressions with an integer GCF. 7.EE.1
I can create equivalent expressions that can reveal realworld and mathematical relationships. 7.EE.2
I can interpret the meaning of the parts of expressions in context. 7.EE.2
Vocabulary
Unit 5) Circles and Composite Shapes
To be successful, I need to be able to:
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 11: I can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area and circumference of a circle. 7.G.4
I can apply the circumference formula to solve problems to find the circumference, radius or diameter.7.G.4
I can apply the area formula of circles to solve problems to find the area.7.G.4
I can solve real-world contextual problems that require circle formulas.7.G.4
HP: I can determine the radius or the diameter of a circle given the area. (Limit to radius to whole numbers)
Vocabulary
Cells and Microbiology
Guiding Question:
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 10: I can use proportional reasoning to solve ratio and percent problems 7.RP.3, 7.EE.2
I can calculate the original amount or the new amount in realworld problems. 7.RP.3
I can calculate the percent of change in realworld problems. 7.RP.3
I can solve multistep percent problems about realworld situations. 7.RP.3, 7.EE.2
I can convert both units of a rate to solve realworld problems.7.RP.3
Vocabulary
Unit 7) Probability
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
Guiding Question:
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 12: I can use my understanding of probability models to predict the probability of simple events (or likelihood of a simple event occurring)?.7.SP.5, 7.SP.6, 7.SP.7, 7.SP.8
I can use the probability of an event to determine and describe the likelihood of the event happening.7.SP.5
I can use a sample space to determine the probability of an event.7.SP.7
I can use the results of a repeated experiment to estimate the probability of a simple event.7.SP.6
I can determine and explain if experimental results are in agreement with the theoretical probability. 7.SP.7
Outcome 13: I can use my understanding of probability models to predict the probability of compound events.7.SP.8
I can identify and interpret an organized list, table, or treediagram that represents the sample space of a compound event.7.SP.8
I can use a sample space to determine the probability of a compound event with or without replacement.7.SP.8
I can predict the frequency of an outcome based on theoretical or experimental probability of a compound event.7.SP.8
I can identify a simulation that can be used to estimate the probability of a realworld compound event. 7.SP.8
I can use experimental results from a simulation to estimate the probability of a compound event. 7.SP.8, 7.SP.6
Vocabulary
Unit 8) Sampling
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
Guiding Question:
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Outcomes for this Unit:
Outcome 14: I can calculate measures of center and measures of variability to draw inferences about a set of data. 7.SP.3
I can calculate and interpret the mean (measure of center) of a set of data. 7.SP.3
I can calculate and interpret the median (measure of center) of a set of data. 7.SP.3
I can calculate and interpret the MAD (measure of variability) of a set of data. 7.SP.3
I can calculate and interpret the range (measure of variability) of a set of data. 7.SP.3
I can calculate and interpret the IQR (measure of variability) of a set of data. 7.SP.3
Outcome 15: I can use random sampling to draw inferences about a population. 7.SP. 1, 7.SP.2
I can determine a sample that is representative of a population interest.7.SP.1
I can describe ways to get a representative random sample for a population of interest. 7.SP.2
I can use sample statistics (means, medians, proportions) from a representative sample to make valid inferences about a population.7.SP.1, 7.SP.2
I can determine a proportion that represents a given characteristic of interest for sample data.7.SP.1
I can make estimates about a population using proportions from sample data.7.SP.1
Outcome 16: I can use sample statistics to make inferences about a population of interest. 7.SP.4, 7.SP.2
I can determine which measure of center and variability are appropriate to analyze data based on the shape and distribution of the data set.7.SP.4
I can find the difference between measures of center to make inferences about two populations.7.SP.4
I can find the difference between measures of variability to make inferences about two populations.7.SP.4
I can use data from multiple random samples to estimate a characteristic of interest about a population.7.SP.2
Vocabulary
Unit 9) Topics in Geometry
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To be successful, I need to be able to:
Angle Relationships
Guiding Question:
Standards for this Unit:
Outcome 21: I can use facts about angle relationships to solve multistep problems. 7.G.5
I can identify supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent angles.7.G.5
I can use angle relationships supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent angles to find missing angle values. 7.G.5
I can write and solve equations for an unknown angle in a figure. 7.G.5
Outcome 22: I understand the characteristics of sides and angles that create a unique triangle, more than one triangle, or no triangle. 7.G.2
I can determine if a triangle can be formed given three side lengths or three angle measures. 7.G.2
I can determine if a triangle formed is unique.7.G.2
I can determine possible side lengths that will form a triangle when given the measure of two sides. 7.G.2
I can determine possible angle measures that will form a triangle when given the measure of two angles . 7.G.2
Outcome 23: I can solve realworld and mathematical problems involving area, perimeter, volume, and surface area. 7.G.6
I can find the perimeter of twodimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons. 7.G.6
I can find the area of twodimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons. 7.G.6
I can find the volume of pyramids, prisms, or threedimensional objects composed of cubes, pyramids, and right prisms.7.G.6
I can find the surface area of pyramids, prisms, or threedimensional objects composed of cubes, pyramids, and right prisms.7.G.6
I can find missing dimensions given the area, perimeter, volume or surface area of an object.7.G.6
Vocabulary
Skills for Success
Skill Set 1: Ordering numbers
Skill Set 2: Operations with Rational Numbers (no calculator)
Skill Set 3: Finding Unit Rate
Skill Set 4: Reading a Graph
Skill Set 5: Distributive Property
Skill Set 6: Interpreting and Evaluating Equations and Expressions
Skill Set 7: Solving one-step Equations and Inequalities
Skill Set 8: Topics in Geometry
Skill Set 9: Topics in Geometry
7th Grade Outcomes
Outcome 1: I can use scale factor to solve problems with scaled copies.7.G.1
Outcome 2: I can use scale to solve problems with scale drawings.7.G.1
Outcome 3 : I can recognize and create proportional relationships in tables, graphs, and equations. 7.RP.2
Outcome 4 : I can use proportional relationships to solve problems. 7.RP.2
Outcome 5: I can use a graphical representation of a proportional relationship in context. 7.RP.2
Outcome 6: I can compare two proportional relationships in context. 7.RP.2
Outcome 9: I can compute unit rates to solve real-world and mathematical problems. 7.RP. 1
Outcome 10: I can use proportional reasoning to solve ratio and percent problems 7.RP.3, 7.EE.2
Outcome 12: I can use my understanding of probability models to predict the probability of simple events (or likelihood of a simple event occurring)?.7.SP.5, 7.SP.6, 7.SP.7, 7.SP.8
Outcome 13: I can use my understanding of probability models to predict the probability of compound events.7.SP.8
Outcome 14: I can calculate measures of center and measures of variability to draw inferences about a set of data. 7.SP.3
Outcome 15: I can use random sampling to draw inferences about a population. 7.SP. 1, 7.SP.2
Outcome 16: I can use sample statistics to make inferences about a population of interest. 7.SP.4, 7.SP.2
Outcome 17: I can solve real-world and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic equations. 7.EE.4
Outcome 18: I can solve real-world and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic inequalities. 7.EE.4
Outcome 19: I can solve multi-step real-world and mathematical problems posed with rational numbers in algebraic expressions. 7.EE.3
Outcome 20: I can apply properties of operations to create equivalent expressions. 7.EE.1, 7.EE.2
Outcome 21: I can use facts about angle relationships to solve multistep problems. 7.G.5
Outcome 22: I understand the characteristics of sides and angles that create a unique triangle, more than one triangle, or no triangle. 7.G.2
Outcome 23: I can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, perimeter, volume, and surface area. 7.G.6