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    Exponent Power

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    Subject: Math

    Lesson Length: 35 - 45 mins

    Topic: Expressions and Equations

    Grade Level: 6

    Standards / Framework:

    Brief Description: In this lesson, students will learn to write and evaluate matching expressions and exponential form involving whole-number exponents.

    Know Before You Start: Students should be familiar with simple whole-number exponents.

    Hook:

    • Read and discuss the sample comic. Solve each expression.

    Activity:

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a four-panel “Exponent” comic.
      • Panel 1: Students will present an expression of a whole-number exponent and its exponential form.
      • Panel 2: Students will provide the answer for the expression.
      • Panel 3: Students will present a second expression of a whole-number exponent and its exponential form.
      • Panel 4: Students will provide the answer for the expression.

    Closure:

    • Have students share their comics with the class and explain how they solved each expression.

    Differentiation:

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
    • Allow students to work in pairs or groups as needed.
    • Allow students to use a calculator or multiplication chart. 
    • Adjust the level of difficulty based on student needs.

    Resources:

    • Comic to print or display
    • Calculators to check work, if permitted

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