At the end of this unit the class will develop a power point or video showing how slope was used in all four schools including their own. This video will be e-mailed to the other classes for them to view. Also that students become familiar with writing equations to represent data. Students learn to brainstorm effectively given time restraints. Students learn to use a web search to generate lists of sites relating to slope.
Students learn to use power point to illustrate their learning processes.
Students learn to use the graphing calculators to generate linear graphs and match these to their individual equations. Students learn to use simple video editing techniques to produce a collaborated video of slope. Students will learn to work in a team atmosphere. The following are the 8 th grade standards covered in this unit. Analyze linear equations to create generalizations.