Lesson+Plan

=__Analyze the Learner:__= This lesson is intended for eighth grade algebra I students. The classes exhibit several learning styles: kinesthetic, audio, and visual. All students understand what an equation is and simple operations such as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. Students also have a clear understanding of the order of operations.

=**__State Objectives:__**= __Here is an example: [|linear equation]__
 * The student will be able to solve an equation for a single variable and explain how with 90% accuracy.
 * Here is an example [|khanacademy]
 * The student will be able to solve linear equations with number coefficients by analyzing the problem and applying previous knowledge with 80% accuracy.

__Standards__
 * [|MA.8.A.4.1]- Solving literal equations for a specified variable
 * [|MACC.8.EE.3.7]- Solving linear equations in one variable
 * NETS-S- communication and collaboration (Gunter, p.18)

=**__Select Methods, media, and materials:__**=
 * The two methods of instruction that will be used are lecture and demonstration. For lecture I will be using a smartboard for a more interactive lecture. For the demonstration I will use both the smart board and videos on a kid's website to make it silly, fun, easy-to-relate and comprehend. The websites I will use are [|cyberchase] and [|khanacademy]. Other websites that will be used include prezi, a power point presentation help page. Students will use the power point presentation software as well as inspiration mapping.
 * During the lecture portion I will use the smart board to break down examples for solving equations. I will increase the difficulty slightly so that changes are easily noticed by the students and if there are any questions I will be able to answer them before they begin the activities.
 * For the demonstration process I will refer to those 2 websites. Cyberchase will be used to show a very simple equation, so the students understand the basic concept. Khan academy will be used to further adress any confusion regarding solving linear equations.

=**__Utilize methods, media, and materials:__**=
 * The equipment necessary for this lesson will be a smart board, computers and access to the internet.
 * I will need to reserve extra laptops for my classroom so there are enough computers for each group on both days.
 * The students will be expected to follow each step on the activity page. The computers should not be in use until after the first 15-20 minutes of class on the first day. At that time students will be in their designated groups and will be expected to share one computer among the 3 of them.
 * With the use of these materials in combination with the student activities students will show their proficiency with the lesson. They will be capable of analyzing the content and describing how solving these equations works.
 * The 2 websites linked above as well as the power point presentation help page serve only as references for the students if they need further assistance. Prezi, the power point software and the Inspiration software will be used by the students to show what they have learned.

=**__Require learner participation:__**=
 * 1) Students will be creating a KWL chart individually
 * 2) Students will then be grouped into groups of 3 and will combine the know section in their individual KWL charts in order to create a group concept map in the Inspiration software.
 * 3) The groups will then transfer and develop a power point or prezi presentation to display what they have learned and explain to the rest of the class their knowledge.

=**__Evaluate:__**= Students will be evaluated based on certain criteria. The KWL and inspiration chart will be worth a classwork grade whereas the presentation grade will be worth a quiz grade. The following criteria need to be met in the presentation: After the lesson has ended students will be given a sheet of paper and told to write what they thought about the particular project and what they thought worked well and what they thought could be incorporated or taken away to make it a better learning experience for them.
 * 1) The presentation must include 6 slides.
 * 2) The presentation must have at least one graphic
 * 3) Each student MUST contribute equally and contain each group members name
 * 4) The presentation must also reflect the material being taught in this lesson making sure that both concepts of the lesson is included!