Have you ever wondered how to teach your 6th or 7th grade students writing algebraic expressions from word problems?
In this lesson plan, students will learn how to write expressions, translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions and work with expressions that include exponents. This artistic lesson plan includes guided notes (interactive sketch notes), check for understanding questions, and practice with a maze activity as well as a doodle and color by number activity to build understanding.
The lesson culminates with a real-life application where students learn how algebraic expressions help them to model a lemonade stand to make the most profit.
