Flipped Classroom Curriculum Guide

*Extension questions available starting in Unit 3

8th Grade

Unit 1 - Real Numbers (print version) (digital version)

1. Rational Numbers Learn the difference between terminating and repeating decimals and then practice with a cut & paste activity!
2. Decimal Expansions Convert fractions to decimals and determine whether they are finite or infinite and then practice with a card sort activity!
3. Converting Terminating and Repeating Decimals Into Fractions Convert decimals into fractions and then practice with a scavenger hunt!
4. Square Roots Find the square roots of perfect squares and then practice by solving questions and building a robot!
5. Cube Roots Find the cube roots of perfect cubes and then practice by building a cube root booklet!
6. Estimating Roots Learn to estimate square and cube roots and then practice by seeing who can get the closest estimate with the partner challenge activity!
7. Ordering Real Numbers Learn to locate and order numbers on the number line and then practice with the riddle activity!
8. Estimating Expressions Learn how to estimate expressions with irrational numbers and plot them on the number line and then practice with the partner challenge activity!
Real Numbers Review & Test (print version) (digital version)

Unit 2 - Exponential Notation & Properties of Exponents (print version) (digital version)

1. Exponential Notation Learn how to write repeated multiplication using exponential notation and then practice in groups with the dice challenge activity!
2. Properties of Exponents - Pt. 1 Learn how to use the product rule, power of a product, and quotient rule and then practice solving problems with the gallery walk activity!
3. Properties of Exponents - Pt. 2 Simplify expressions using the power of a power and power of a quotient rules and then practice with a memory game!
4. Properties of Exponents - Pt. 3 Simplify expressions using the zero and negative exponent rules and than practice ALL seven rules with the 4-in-a-Row game!
Properties of Exponents Review & Test (print version) (digital version)

Unit 3 - Scientific Notation (print version) (digital version)

1. Estimating Large Numbers Learn how to estimate a large number by writing it as the product of a single digit integer times a power of 10 and then practice by completing the road trip challenge!
2. Estimating Small Numbers Learn how to estimate a small number by writing it as the product of a single digit integer times a power of 10 and then practice this skill with the nature activity!
3. Comparing Numbers Learn how to compare very small and very large numbers through answering the question "How many times greater..." and then practice with the walk-around activity!
4. Scientific Notation Learn how to write very small and very large numbers in scientific notation and then practice by completing problems through a scavenger hunt!
5. Multiplying & Dividing Expressions in Scientific Notation Multiply and divide expressions in scientific notation and practice your skills by completing the partner match activity!
6. Adding and Subtracting Expressions in Scientific Notation Learn to add and subtract expressions written in scientific notation and then practice by completing the riddle activity!
7. Solving Real World Problems Using Scientific Notation Learn how to solve real-world problems using scientific notation and then practice by creating a poster presentation!
8. Scientific Notation Generated with a Calculator Solve and interpret expressions in scientific notation with a calculator and practice with the color-by-number activity!
Scientific Notation Review & Test (print version) (digital version)

Unit 4 - Equations in One Variable (print version) (digital version)

1. Solutions of Equations Check for the solution of an equation when given values for x and practice with a riddle activity!
2. Solving One-Step Equations Solve one-step equations using inverse operations and then practice by solving questions and building a penguin!
3. Solving Two-Step Equations Solve two-step equations using the properties of equality and then practice with a partner match activity!
4. Solving Real-World Problems Solve real-world problems by creating and solving a two-step equation and then practice with an escape room activity!
5. Equations with Variables on Both Sides Learn how to solve equations with variables on each side and then practice with a gallery walk activity!
6. Multi-Step Equations Learn how to solve multi-step equations and then practice with a "wacky window" activity!
7. Classification of Solutions Learn how to classify an equation in one variable as having one solution, no solution, or infinite solutions and then practice with a card sort activity!
Equations in One Variable Review and Test (print version) (digital version)

Unit 5 - Introduction to Functions (print version)

1. Relations Model and describe the relationship between two quantities and then practice by going on a scavenger hunt!
2. Functions Determine whether a relation is a function from a graph, table, or equation and then practice your skills with this card sort activity!
3. Writing Linear Equations from Graphs Learn how to write linear equations from graphs and then practice with this SUPER FUN garbasketball activity!
4. Writing Linear Equations from Tables Learn how to write linear equations from tables and then grab a partner to practice with this partner match activity!
5. Graphing Linear Equations Start graphing linear equations and practice your new skills with this treasure hunt activity!
6. Graphs & Equations of Proportional Relationships Students will learn how to identify a proportional relationships from functions and then practice with this riddle activity!
7. Comparing Proportional Relationships Learn to compare functions displayed as tables, graphs, and equations and then get moving with this gallery walk activity!
Introduction to Functions Review and Test (print version)

Unit 6 - Properties of Linear Functions (print version)

1. Identifying Linear Functions from Graphs and Equations Learn how to identify a linear function from the shape of a graph and the degrees of an equation and then practice with a card sort activity!
2. Identifying Linear Functions from Tables Learn how to identify a linear function based on the rate of change of a table and then have student pair up to practice with this partner match activity!
3. Describing Linear Functions Learn how to describe a linear function as increasing, decreasing, or constant and identify the domain and range and then practice with this cut and paste activity!
4. Slopes of Linear Functions Learn how to analyze a linear function by the steepness of its slope and then practice with this ordering activity!
5. Using Functions to Solve Real-World Problems (pt. 1) Learn how to find and interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function from a graph and then practice in these stations!
6. Using Functions to Solve Real-World Problems (pt. 2) Learn how to find and interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function from tables and words and practice with this unique mad lib activity!
7. Qualitative Graphs Learn to sketch and analyze a qualitative graph and then practice with this matching activity!
Properties of Linear Functions Review and Test (print version)

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