1. Linear Relations Day 4 August 20, 2009 Greg Clarke & Trish Steele

2. How can we open this up?

3. What is Your Picture Worth? Task 1: Individual a)Create a picture. b)Write an algebraic expression to represent your picture. c)Assign a cost to each block. d)What is your picture worth?

4. What is Your Picture Worth? Task 2: In pairs a)Combine your picture. b)Write an algebraic expression to represent your pictures combined. c)Write an algebraic expression to compare your pictures.

5. Solving Equations using Gizmos Grade 6 – 8 Algebra Solving expressions, equations and inequalities Modeling One Step Equations – Activity B

6. Solving Equations Using Algebra Tiles Solve the following: a) 2x + 3 = -5 b) 5x + 1 = 2x + 7 c) x – 2 = -x + 2

7. Solving Equations: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

8. Solving Equations By Graphing Each Side: Gizmos

9. Task: In pairs Create an open task for solving equations. Exchange Open Task with another Pair. Try it! Provide Feedback

10. Linear Expressions Representation Activity

11. Task: Create an open task for your learning goal.

13. Definition Examples Non-examples Characteristics/Facts Linear Relations