Norm Mitchell
Reteaching Page 2.1 Variables and Expressions
The vocabulary for working with variable is expressions is listed at the top of this handout. Prealgebra pros evaluate four expressions when a value is assigned to the variables. Then an explanation is given about how changing the value...
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Line and Expression - 3D
Students watch a video and slides to view Keith Haring's work of 3 dimensional forms based on 2 dimensional imagery. In this 3 dimensional forms lesson plan, students analyze symbols and discuss lines, sound, movement, and emotions.
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Symbols
Students, using their definition of symbols, divide into groups and create a symbol that represents the diversity in their group. They identify familiar symbols and express the meaning of them.
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Art Lesson: My Symbol
Students explore and brainstorm the concept of symbols in real world applications and create a poem describing themselves. They design and paint a symbol that represents him/herself utilizing the technique of simplification to express...
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Variables and Expressions
Students solve equations by writing expressions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.
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Symbols of Canada
Sixth graders investigate the link between Canadian symbols and identity, offering various perspectives of what Canada means to Canadians. They explore the natural world around them and choose an image to sketch.
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Artists Teach Us to See the World through Visual Symbols
Tenth graders analyze a biographical piece of art by Raymond Saunders. They identify shapes, symbols, and lines that are used, and how the piece relates to the artist's life and modern society. They design and create an original piece of...
Inside Mathematics
How Old Are They?
Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.
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Algebra: Substitution
The sixteen problems in this resource present opportunities for pupils to practice substituting into algebraic expressions. Scholars evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. In a few cases, class members need to...
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Tone, Mood, Theme, and Motif
It's all well and good when you're asked to identify a speaker's tone using his or her body language, facial expression, and pitch and emphasis. Identifying the tone of a written passage is another challenge entirely. Check out an...
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Introduction to Symbols
Learners study the concept of picture symbols as a way to express ideas without using words. In this picture symbol instructional activity, students place symbols on a U.S. map according to meaning. Learners then review various symbols...
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Letter Symbols
In this letter symbols worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they circle the expressions that are the same as the one shown. Then, students find the value of each symbol. In addition, they simplify...
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World Map and Globe- Introduction to Symbols
Students investigate picture symbols. In this symbols lesson, students define symbols and discuss symbols that they see in everyday life. Students identify symbols on maps by using post-it notes.
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Understanding Symbolism in Canada's History
Students identify the patriotic symbols of Canada, and locate them in the media and other locations. They create a new symbol of their own and explain how it relates to Canada specifically.
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Symbolic Borders
Young scholars explore symbolism, visualization of key literary elements
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Personal Peace Symbols
Eleventh graders produce a work of art that symbolizes peace and their experiences with it. In this peace symbolism lesson, 11th graders sketch symbols associated with peace view art examples of peace images. Students complete a...
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Power of Symbols in West African Art
Students examine and analyze symbols used in the Asante community of Ghana and look at the history of power struggles in West Africa. They discover how to express meaning and power as they create their own symbols and short stories...
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Simplifying Radical Expressions
In this radical expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include simplifying various radical expressions. First, they define rationalizing the denominator. Then, students simplify and leave each in...
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Simplifying Radical Expressions
In this radical expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 28 different problems that include simplifying various expressions. They simplify each expression shown. Students leave each in radical form and use absolute value...
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Visual Arts: Symbols That Stand for You!
Students explore symbols and what they represent. For this visual art lesson, students collect various symbols and discuss what they represent. Students create and discuss personal symbols which represent themselves.
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Evalating Expressions
Seventh graders investigate the concepts realted to using the Order of Operations. They write an expository paragraph to prepare for the direct instruction of the order or sequence to simplify numerical expressions.
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Shaping Ideas: Symbolism in Sculpture
Students critique the symbolic structures created by other students. In this visual arts lesson, students display completed sculptures and drawings. Students analyze the symbolic elements in each others work, relate their art to Getty's...
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The Inuksuk: Symbolism and Cultural Identity Lesson Plan
Students create their own inuksuk (stone formation). In this Inuit instructional activity, students discuss the culture of the people and the symbolism behind their inuksuks. They create their own stone formation from outside materials.
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Variables and Expressions
In this variables and expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression. Then, students write an...