algebra+unit

1. Smartboard/PowerPoint //(attached pdf)// Introducing key words to help students translate equations.
 * Lesson Title: Algebra **
 * Grade: Middle School, 6th Grade **
 * Content Area: Math **
 * Lesson Length: 55 Minute Classes for 5 Days **
 * Day 1: Translate Verbal Phrases **


 * Day 2-3: Simplifying Variable Expressions **

1. YouTube video: [] We are trying to help the students realize that algebra is as easy as things they learned as children watching Sesame Street. It was also a great way to engage students prior to learning the lesson.

2. Smartboard/PowerPoint: Sesame Street //(attached pdf)//

1. Smartboard/PowerPoint: M&M’s //(attached pdf)// Work as a class on balancing equations.
 * Day 4-5: Solving Equations **

2. Virtual balance: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: [] Scroll to Algebra (Grades 6-8), and click on Algebra Balance Scales

Students will be able to independently balance equations in computer lab.

3. Math Jingles: Keeping It True []

4. Quiz