The 8th graders went outside and recording each other in motion for 30 seconds. Later, the students presented their motion in speed, time, and distance on graphs. Needless to say we had a few laughs recording the many movements!
Peer Instruction!
7th graders express their understanding of knowledge to their peers in a supportive environment. Peer instruction in encouraged and useful in the success of all students in the classroom! A friendly competition is always a motivator as well! :)
Exploring Right Triangles Using the Pythagorean Theorem
November 20, 2014: 8th graders measuring side lengths of right triangles to later prove that the Pythagorean Theorem is used to find missing sides lengths of right triangles.