5- Day Lesson Plan Unit: Linear Equations Grade Level: Grade 9 ...

6Day 1: Graphs of Linear EquationsClass discussion on what makes up a lineCreating a table of values of a linear equationPlotting points on Geometers Sketchpad to create a lineAssessment: Hand in their class work from Geometer’s Sketchpad and therejournals. Students will need to complete a worksheet on graphing linearequations.Day 2: Using InterceptsClass discussion on: What is an intercept?Exploring the TI-83 Plus calculatorFinding intercepts using the TI- 83 Plus calculator (looking at graph and table)Group work on finding interceptsFull class discussion on class workAssessment: Turn in journals and class workDay 3: Introduction to SlopeClass discussion on positive, negative and zero slopeInstruction on CBRGroup work with CBRInstruction using slope formulaAssessment: Worksheet on finding slopes of different lines and turn in journalsDay 4: Writing an equation for a lineClass Discussion of equations for a lineInstructions on Green Globs programIndividually work in Green Globs with prizesAssessment: Worksheet on writing equations and turn in journalsDay 5: Introduction to Solving Systems of EquationsClass discussion on solving systems of equationsInstruction on solving systems of equations with TI- 83 Plus calculatorClass worksheet on solving systems of equationsGroup work on solving systems of equationsAssessment: Finding solutions to systems of equations worksheet and turn injournalsDay One Lesson PlanLesson Topic: Graphs of Linear Equations