Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides Practice Activity
Shape Balance Challenge- The Power of Weighted Equations
Embark on an exciting scientific journey with "Shape Balance Challenge," where students become weight detectives, analyzing tied balance beams and unraveling the mysteries of unknown weights. This unique educational tool seamlessly integrates the thrill of balancing shapes with the intellectual challenge of solving equations in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Join Dean and Arden in their scientific endeavor, where they use various weighted shapes and robots to answer problem games. Students dive into the challenge of analyzing unknown weights of shapes, and mastering the art of solving equations by crossing off pairs and isolating unknown weights.
As students progress through the scenarios, they gather crucial information about the weights of different shapes. This step involves critical thinking and problem-solving, setting the stage for the introduction of numerical values.
This practice serves as a springboard for introducing algebraic problem-solving. Students, now comfortable with numerical values, are poised to tackle equations algebraically, armed with the confidence gained from successfully mastering the tied balance beam challenges.
Includes:
-Six Question Problems
-Two Exit Ticket Problems
-Answer Key
-Standards and Lesson Plan Included
Total Pages: 3 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
Shape Balance Challenge- The Power of Weighted Equations
Embark on an exciting scientific journey with "Shape Balance Challenge," where students become weight detectives, analyzing tied balance beams and unraveling the mysteries of unknown weights. This unique educational tool seamlessly integrates the thrill of balancing shapes with the intellectual challenge of solving equations in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Join Dean and Arden in their scientific endeavor, where they use various weighted shapes and robots to answer problem games. Students dive into the challenge of analyzing unknown weights of shapes, and mastering the art of solving equations by crossing off pairs and isolating unknown weights.
As students progress through the scenarios, they gather crucial information about the weights of different shapes. This step involves critical thinking and problem-solving, setting the stage for the introduction of numerical values.
This practice serves as a springboard for introducing algebraic problem-solving. Students, now comfortable with numerical values, are poised to tackle equations algebraically, armed with the confidence gained from successfully mastering the tied balance beam challenges.
Includes:
-Six Question Problems
-Two Exit Ticket Problems
-Answer Key
-Standards and Lesson Plan Included
Total Pages: 3 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
Shape Balance Challenge- The Power of Weighted Equations
Embark on an exciting scientific journey with "Shape Balance Challenge," where students become weight detectives, analyzing tied balance beams and unraveling the mysteries of unknown weights. This unique educational tool seamlessly integrates the thrill of balancing shapes with the intellectual challenge of solving equations in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Join Dean and Arden in their scientific endeavor, where they use various weighted shapes and robots to answer problem games. Students dive into the challenge of analyzing unknown weights of shapes, and mastering the art of solving equations by crossing off pairs and isolating unknown weights.
As students progress through the scenarios, they gather crucial information about the weights of different shapes. This step involves critical thinking and problem-solving, setting the stage for the introduction of numerical values.
This practice serves as a springboard for introducing algebraic problem-solving. Students, now comfortable with numerical values, are poised to tackle equations algebraically, armed with the confidence gained from successfully mastering the tied balance beam challenges.
Includes:
-Six Question Problems
-Two Exit Ticket Problems
-Answer Key
-Standards and Lesson Plan Included
Total Pages: 3 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 1 hour