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Miles to Kilometers Lesson PlanMiles to Kilometers Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics
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7th - 8th
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Miles to Kilometers

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Can your mathematicians come up with an easy way to convert miles to kilometers? Start by asking learners to write an algebraic expression for each of the descriptions given. Once they determine that they are both the same, ask participants to come up with their own method for converting miles to kilometers. Have the class come up with as many equivalent expressions as they can.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

properties of operations, mathematical properties

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properties of operations, math

Pros

  • Practice of writing mathematical expressions from verbal phrases
  • Involves critical thinking 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.EE.A.1 7.EE.A.2 7.EE.B.3 MP1 MP2

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