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1 | Activity No. | Strand | Topic | Overall Expectation | Activity/Lesson | Notes | Lesson and Practice Package |
6 | 1 | Measurement and Geometry | Relationship between volume expressions for various shapes | Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of three-dimensional figures | Prisms and Pyramids | Students will work through the 3 Act problems to determine the relationship between the volume of a pyramid and prism and the volume of a cone and cylinder | |
7 | 2 | Measurement and Geometry | Volume of Cylinders | Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of three-dimensional figures | Tubs, Tubs, Tubs Day 1 | Students will figure out the volume of the cylinders, converting from inches cubed to L | |
8 | 3 | Measurement and Geometry | Area of Composite Shapes | Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of three-dimensional figures | Tubs, Tubs, Tubs Day 2 | Students will determine the area of composite shapes (classroom, hallway, or any other space you'd like) | |
9 | 4 | Number Sense and Algebra | Unit Rates, Percents | Solve problems using proportional reasoning | Tubs, Tubs, Tubs Day 3 | Students use a ratio to determine the number of tubs needed, the percentage of the budget used, and total cost (including tax) | |
10 | 5 | Assessment | Volume, Area of Composite Shapes | ||||
11 | 6 | Linear Relations | Table of Values, Modelling Linear Relations | Demonstrate an understanding of constant rate of change and its connection to linear relations | Stacking Paper | Students use unit rates to determine the amount of paper needed to reach the ceiling | |
12 | 7 | Linear Relations | Direct vs. Partial Variation | Determine characteristics of linear relations | Stacking Paper Sequel | ||
13 | 8 | Linear Relations | Scatter Plots, Relationships | Apply data-management techniques to investigate relationships between two variables | Pumpkin Timebomb | Students gather data from their classmates and/or other schools then use a scatter plot to determine a correlation or relationship | |
14 | 9 | Linear Relations | Modelling Linear Relations | Skill Practice Day (Review) | Review of the following concepts: unit rates, tables of values, and graphs | No lesson | |
15 | 10 | Assessment | Linear Relations | ||||
16 | 11 | Measurement and Geometry | Pythagorean Theorem | Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of three-dimensional figures | Snail's Pace | Students will use the diagonal to figure out the dimensions of the TV | Pythagorean Theorem |
17 | 12 | Measurement and Geometry | Introduction to Angles | Determine, through investigation facilitated by dynamic geometry software, geometric
properties and relationships involving two-dimensional shapes, and apply the results to solving problem | Desmos Laser Challenge | Students will use the challenge to gain a deeper understanding of angles (obtuse, acute, right) | |
18 | 13 | Number Sense and Algebra | Proportions, Rates | Solve problems using proportional reasoning | Water Tank Filling | How long will it take to fill up a tank with water? Students will use their knowledge of prisms to find the volume of an unusual shape and apply their understanding of unit rates to find the solution to this problem. | |
19 | 14 | Measurement and Geometry | Angle Theorems, Pythagorean Theorem | Determine, through investigation facilitated by dynamic geometry software, geometric properties and relationships involving two-dimensional shapes, and apply the results to solving problem | Geogebra Investigations | This activity involves three Geogebra activities to lead students through investigating angle theorems, angles in triangles and polygons, and angles in transversals. Student handouts accompany each investigation so that students can easily follow | |
20 | 15 | Assessment | Angle Theorems, Pythagorean Theorem | ||||
21 | 16 | Culminating Assessment for Cycle | |||||
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