Algebra I
(9 Units, 108 Lessons)
Unit 5 - Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents(11 Lessons)
Introduction to RadicalsAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The point of this lesson is for students to understand the difference between exact and approximate solutions.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to a Broken Telephone Pole and an Isosceles Right Triangle.Algebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The purpose of this lesson is to solve a multi-step problem using the Pythagorean Theorem and understand when to apply it.
The Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance FormulaAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The main point of this lesson is for students to recognize the similarities between the Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula.
Finding the Distance or the Midpoint of a Line Segment on the Coordinate PlaneAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:This lesson gains student interest using a Carnival Map and dives deeper using the Math Practices One, Two, and Four.
Tailgating and Solving Radical EquationsAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The purpose of this lesson is for students to solve radical equations of index 2 by taking the square root and understanding extraneous solutions.
Renovate a Park by Applying Radicals and FormulasAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The main purpose of this lesson is for students to solve real world problems that require problem solving skills and perseverance.
Add and Subtract Radical ExpressionsAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:To introduce like terms using Radicals from student's prior knowledge of like terms in Polynomials.
Gallery Walk of Application Problems Involving RadicalsAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:To Critique and Share Work, Knowledge, and Friendly Feedback! (MP3)
Multiplying Radical ExpressionsAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Big Idea:The skill building in this lesson allows students to demonstrate the distributive property and multiplying two binomials with radical expressions.
Dividing Radicals Made Easy Through the History of RationalizingAlgebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
Big Idea:The main idea of this lesson is that students compare dividing radicals by hand without rationalizing and realize why rationalizing came about and how it works.
Simplify and Rewrite Radicals as Rational Exponents and Vice Versa.Algebra I » Unit:Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
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Radical Expressions, Equations, and Rational Exponents
Big Idea:The Laws of Exponents Still Apply! To Fractional Exponents.
