Students will explore linear functions and then apply their knowledge to a real world problem involving Star Wars and Legos through an online activity on Desmos.

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.2) Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (including reading these from a table).

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The American Revolutionary War is heavily studied in history classes. Many students are not aware of the revolutions that occurred in the Latin American states. In this lesson, the students will be challenged to describe the wars of independence that occurred within Latin American states and compare these revolutions with the Revolutionary War.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• (ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2) Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas
• (ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.7) Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
• (ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.9) Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.

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Romeo, Romeo! Where for art thou…interpretation? In this lesson, students will learn how different interpretations of Romeo and Juliet compare to the original text.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7) Students will analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

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Use these center activities to differentiate your instruction! Create equations, and explore rational equations, quadratic inequality word problems, and exponential function word problems!

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.1) Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.

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Practice multiplying and dividing decimals! Also, explore your creativity by creating your own word problems!

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.3) Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.

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Much of the third grade year is spent memorizing multiplication facts. However, it is critically important for students to understand the process behind those multiplication facts. This lesson involves fun, hands-on, group activities to solidify understanding of the multiplication process.

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1) Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7.

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In the poem, “The Rose That Grew from Concrete”, Tupac Shukar explores themes such as growing up, surpassing expectations, and persevering. This poem encourages pushing forth even when you are in situations that have the power to prevent you from reaching your personal best.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2) Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments
• (ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1.a) Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

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Animals have been known to adapt to the world around them, but why does this happen? Students will discover that natural selection leads to the adaptation of traits in animals.

Learning Objectives

(HS-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity) Students will construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.

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This lesson focuses on the three branches of government. The students will become familiar with each branch and understand their independent functions. They will create foldables and develop performances based upon facts about each branch.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7) Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
• (ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.10) By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

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To Kill a Mockingbird is an American classic. Why is it so popular? In this lesson, students will discover how Harper Lee’s choices as an author made her novel appeal to the masses and transcend generation after generation.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RL11-12.3) Students will analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

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