Lesson 1: Hands on Equations (Hangers)
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
- Students will be able to represent and write equations using the hanger model.
- How can hangers represent a balanced equations?
- Variable
- Equation
- Solution
- Inverse operation
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Using Google slides and other online resources, introduce the concept of hangars with variables and have students think about what they could represent. Provide examples for students to try. This is introducing them to the idea that equations need to be balanced. DOK 1
Hanger model, small group instruction, visual aides.
- Classwork/Homework
- Formative assessment
- Exit tickets.