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Skill plan for Amplify Desmos Math - 8th grade

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1	Unit 8.1 Rigid Transformations and Congruence
Sub-Unit 1 - Rigid Transformations
Lesson 1: Transformers
Lesson 1: Transformers


Lesson 2: Spinning, Flipping, Sliding		1. Identify reflections, rotations, and translations
Lesson 2: Spinning, Flipping, Sliding
1. Identify reflections, rotations, and translations

Lesson 3: Transformation Golf		1. Describe a sequence of transformations
Lesson 3: Transformation Golf
1. Describe a sequence of transformations

Lesson 4: Moving Day		1. Translations: graph the image 2. Reflections: graph the image 3. Rotations: graph the image
Lesson 4: Moving Day
1. Translations: graph the image 2. Reflections: graph the image 3. Rotations: graph the image

Lesson 5: Getting Coordinated, Part 1		1. Translations: find the coordinates 2. Reflections over the x- and y-axes: find the coordinates Also consider: • Translations: write the rule
Lesson 5: Getting Coordinated, Part 1
1. Translations: find the coordinates 2. Reflections over the x- and y-axes: find the coordinates Also consider: • Translations: write the rule

Lesson 6: Getting Coordinated, Part 2		1. Rotations: find the coordinates 2. Describe transformations Also consider: • Reflections and rotations: write the rule
Lesson 6: Getting Coordinated, Part 2
1. Rotations: find the coordinates 2. Describe transformations Also consider: • Reflections and rotations: write the rule
Sub-Unit 2 - Congruence
Lesson 7: No Bending, No Stretching
Lesson 7: No Bending, No Stretching


Lesson 8: Are They the Same?		1. Identify congruent figures 2. Congruence statements and corresponding parts
Lesson 8: Are They the Same?
1. Identify congruent figures 2. Congruence statements and corresponding parts

Lesson 9: Are They Congruent?		1. Sequences of congruence transformations: graph the image 2. Sequences of congruence transformations: choose the sequence 3. Determine if two figures are congruent: justify your answer
Lesson 9: Are They Congruent?
1. Sequences of congruence transformations: graph the image 2. Sequences of congruence transformations: choose the sequence 3. Determine if two figures are congruent: justify your answer
Sub-Unit 3 - Angle Relationships
Lesson 10: Transforming Angles
Lesson 10: Transforming Angles


Lesson 11: Tearing It Up		1. Find missing angles in triangles 2. Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem
Lesson 11: Tearing It Up
1. Find missing angles in triangles 2. Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem

Lesson 12: Puzzling It Out		1. Transversals of parallel lines: find angle measures Also consider: • Exterior Angle Theorem
Lesson 12: Puzzling It Out
1. Transversals of parallel lines: find angle measures Also consider: • Exterior Angle Theorem

Lesson 13: Tessellate
Lesson 13: Tessellate


Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Congruence transformations
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Congruence transformations

2	Unit 8.2 Dilations, Similarity, and Slope
Sub-Unit 1 - Dilations
Lesson 1: Sketchy Dilations		1. Classify dilations
Lesson 1: Sketchy Dilations
1. Classify dilations

Lesson 2: Dilation Mini Golf
Lesson 2: Dilation Mini Golf


Lesson 3: Transformation Golf With Dilations
Lesson 3: Transformation Golf With Dilations


Lesson 4: Match My Dilation Lesson 5: Dilations on a Plane		1. Dilations: graph the image 2. Dilations: find the coordinates 3. Dilations: find the scale factor
Lesson 4: Match My Dilation Lesson 5: Dilations on a Plane
1. Dilations: graph the image 2. Dilations: find the coordinates 3. Dilations: find the scale factor
Sub-Unit 2 - Similarity
Lesson 6: Social Scavenger Hunt		1. Similar and congruent figures 2. Determine if two figures are similar: justify your answer
Lesson 6: Social Scavenger Hunt
1. Similar and congruent figures 2. Determine if two figures are similar: justify your answer

Lesson 7: Are Angles Enough?		1. Identify similar triangles 2. Angle-angle criterion for similar triangles
Lesson 7: Are Angles Enough?
1. Identify similar triangles 2. Angle-angle criterion for similar triangles

Lesson 8: Shadows		1. Side lengths and angle measures of similar triangles Also consider: • Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures • Similar triangles and indirect measurement
Lesson 8: Shadows
1. Side lengths and angle measures of similar triangles Also consider: • Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures • Similar triangles and indirect measurement
Sub-Unit 3 - Slope
Lesson 9: Water Slide Lesson 10: Slop Challenges
Lesson 9: Water Slide Lesson 10: Slop Challenges


Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Triangles and transversals 2. Checkpoint: Similarity transformations 3. Checkpoint: Transformations on the coordinate plane
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Triangles and transversals 2. Checkpoint: Similarity transformations 3. Checkpoint: Transformations on the coordinate plane

3	Unit 8.3 Proportional and Linear Relationships
Sub-Unit 1 - Proportionality Revisited
Lesson 1: Turtle Time Trials		1. Find the constant of proportionality from a table 2. Find the constant of proportionality from a graph 3. Interpret graphs of proportional relationships
Lesson 1: Turtle Time Trials
1. Find the constant of proportionality from a table 2. Find the constant of proportionality from a graph 3. Interpret graphs of proportional relationships

Lesson 2: Water Tank		1. Write equations for proportional relationships from graphs 2. Graph proportional relationships and find the slope
Lesson 2: Water Tank
1. Write equations for proportional relationships from graphs 2. Graph proportional relationships and find the slope

Lesson 3: Proportional Posters		1. Compare proportional relationships represented in different ways
Lesson 3: Proportional Posters
1. Compare proportional relationships represented in different ways
Sub-Unit 2 - Linear Relationships
Lesson 4: Flags		1. Identify proportional relationships
Lesson 4: Flags
1. Identify proportional relationships

Lesson 5: Water Cooler		1. Rate of change of a linear function: graphs Also consider: • Understand y-intercepts
Lesson 5: Water Cooler
1. Rate of change of a linear function: graphs Also consider: • Understand y-intercepts

Lesson 6: Ups and Downs		1. Write linear functions: word problems
Lesson 6: Ups and Downs
1. Write linear functions: word problems

Lesson 7: Stacking Cups		1. Find the slope from a graph 2. Interpret points on the graph of a linear function 3. Interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear function
Lesson 7: Stacking Cups
1. Find the slope from a graph 2. Interpret points on the graph of a linear function 3. Interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear function

Lesson 8: Translations		1. Graph a line from an equation in slope-intercept form 2. Write a linear equation from a graph
Lesson 8: Translations
1. Graph a line from an equation in slope-intercept form 2. Write a linear equation from a graph
Sub-Unit 3 - Linear Equations and Points
Lesson 9: Landing Planes		1. Find the slope from two points 2. Find the slope from a table
Lesson 9: Landing Planes
1. Find the slope from two points 2. Find the slope from a table

Lesson 10: Coin Capture		1. Equations of horizontal and vertical lines
Lesson 10: Coin Capture
1. Equations of horizontal and vertical lines

Lesson 11: Why Intercepts?		1. Write a linear equation from a slope and a point 2. Write a linear equation from two points Also consider: • Write a linear function from a table
Lesson 11: Why Intercepts?
1. Write a linear equation from a slope and a point 2. Write a linear equation from two points Also consider: • Write a linear function from a table

Lesson 12: Solutions		1. Relate the graph of an equation to its solutions 2. Is (x, y) a solution to the linear equation?
Lesson 12: Solutions
1. Relate the graph of an equation to its solutions 2. Is (x, y) a solution to the linear equation?

Lesson 13: Pennies and Quarters
Lesson 13: Pennies and Quarters


Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Proportional relationships 2. Checkpoint: Slope and linear equations
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Proportional relationships 2. Checkpoint: Slope and linear equations

4	Unit 8.4 Linear Equations and Linear Systems
Sub-Unit 1 - Solving Linear Equations
Lesson 1: Number Machines
Lesson 1: Number Machines


Lesson 2: Keep It Balanced
Lesson 2: Keep It Balanced


Lesson 3: Balanced Moves		1. Identify equivalent equations 2. Solve equations with integers: variables on both sides Also consider: • Which x satisfies an equation? • Model and solve equations using algebra tiles • Solve two-step equations: complete the solution
Lesson 3: Balanced Moves
1. Identify equivalent equations 2. Solve equations with integers: variables on both sides Also consider: • Which x satisfies an equation? • Model and solve equations using algebra tiles • Solve two-step equations: complete the solution

Lesson 4: More Balanced Moves		1. Solve multi-step equations with integers
Lesson 4: More Balanced Moves
1. Solve multi-step equations with integers

Lesson 5: Equation Roundtable		1. Solve equations with variables on both sides: fractional coefficients 2. Solve multi-step equations 3. Solve multi-step equations with fractional coefficients
Lesson 5: Equation Roundtable
1. Solve equations with variables on both sides: fractional coefficients 2. Solve multi-step equations 3. Solve multi-step equations with fractional coefficients

Lesson 6: All, Some, or None? Part 1		1. Find the number of solutions 2. Create equations with no solutions or infinitely many solutions
Lesson 6: All, Some, or None? Part 1
1. Find the number of solutions 2. Create equations with no solutions or infinitely many solutions

Lesson 7: Strategic Solving, Part 1		1. Solve equations: mixed review Also consider: • Solve multi-step equations: complete the solution
Lesson 7: Strategic Solving, Part 1
1. Solve equations: mixed review Also consider: • Solve multi-step equations: complete the solution

Lesson 8: When Will They Meet?		1. Solve equations with variables on both sides: word problems
Lesson 8: When Will They Meet?
1. Solve equations with variables on both sides: word problems
Sub-Unit 2 - Systems of Linear Equations
Lesson 9: On or Off the Line? Lesson 10: On Both Lines Lesson 11: Make Them Balance		1. Is (x, y) a solution to the system of equations? 2. Solve a system of equations by graphing 3. Solve a system of equations by graphing: word problems
Lesson 9: On or Off the Line? Lesson 10: On Both Lines Lesson 11: Make Them Balance
1. Is (x, y) a solution to the system of equations? 2. Solve a system of equations by graphing 3. Solve a system of equations by graphing: word problems

Lesson 12: Line Zapper		1. Solve a system of equations using substitution Also consider: • Solve a system of equations using substitution: word problems
Lesson 12: Line Zapper
1. Solve a system of equations using substitution Also consider: • Solve a system of equations using substitution: word problems

Lesson 13: All, Some, or None? Part 2		1. Find the number of solutions to a system of equations by graphing 2. Find the number of solutions to a system of equations
Lesson 13: All, Some, or None? Part 2
1. Find the number of solutions to a system of equations by graphing 2. Find the number of solutions to a system of equations

Lesson 14: Strategic Solving, Part 2		1. Solve a system of equations using elimination 2. Solve a system of equations using any method Also consider: • Solve a system of equations using elimination: word problems • Solve a system of equations using any method: word problems
Lesson 14: Strategic Solving, Part 2
1. Solve a system of equations using elimination 2. Solve a system of equations using any method Also consider: • Solve a system of equations using elimination: word problems • Solve a system of equations using any method: word problems

Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Solve linear equations 2. Checkpoint: Systems of equations
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Solve linear equations 2. Checkpoint: Systems of equations

5	Unit 8.5 Functions and Volume
Sub-Unit 1 - Introduction to Functions
Lesson 1: Turtle Crossing
Lesson 1: Turtle Crossing


Lesson 2: Guess My Rule		1. Identify functions: tables 2. Complete an input/output table 3. Input/output tables: find the rule Also consider: • Complete an input/output table: word problems
Lesson 2: Guess My Rule
1. Identify functions: tables 2. Complete an input/output table 3. Input/output tables: find the rule Also consider: • Complete an input/output table: word problems

Lesson 3: Function or Not?		1. Identify functions 2. Identify functions: graphs Also consider: • Complete a table for a function graph • Find values using function graphs
Lesson 3: Function or Not?
1. Identify functions 2. Identify functions: graphs Also consider: • Complete a table for a function graph • Find values using function graphs

Lesson 4: Window Frames		1. Identify independent and dependent variables
Lesson 4: Window Frames
1. Identify independent and dependent variables
Sub-Unit 2 - Representing and Interpreting Functions
Lesson 5: The Tortoise and the Hare Lesson 6: Graphing Stories		1. Identify graphs: word problems
Lesson 5: The Tortoise and the Hare Lesson 6: Graphing Stories
1. Identify graphs: word problems

Lesson 7: Comparing Linear Functions		1. Compare linear functions: tables, graphs, and equations
Lesson 7: Comparing Linear Functions
1. Compare linear functions: tables, graphs, and equations

Lesson 8: Charge!		1. Evaluate a linear function: word problems
Lesson 8: Charge!
1. Evaluate a linear function: word problems

Lesson 9: Piecing It Together		1. Rate of change: graphs
Lesson 9: Piecing It Together
1. Rate of change: graphs
Sub-Unit 3 - Volume
Lesson 10: Volume Lab
Lesson 10: Volume Lab


Lesson 11: Cylinders		1. Volume of prisms and cylinders
Lesson 11: Cylinders
1. Volume of prisms and cylinders

Lesson 12: Scaling Cylinders		1. Volume of cylinders: changes in scale
Lesson 12: Scaling Cylinders
1. Volume of cylinders: changes in scale

Lesson 13: Cones		1. Volume of cones
Lesson 13: Cones
1. Volume of cones

Lesson 14: Unknown Dimensions		1. Volume of cylinders: find the missing dimension 2. Volume of cones: find the missing dimension
Lesson 14: Unknown Dimensions
1. Volume of cylinders: find the missing dimension 2. Volume of cones: find the missing dimension

Lesson 15: Spheres		1. Volume of spheres
Lesson 15: Spheres
1. Volume of spheres

Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Understand functions 2. Checkpoint: Construct and interpret linear functions 3. Checkpoint: Compare linear functions 4. Checkpoint: Sketch and describe graphs 5. Checkpoint: Volume
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Understand functions 2. Checkpoint: Construct and interpret linear functions 3. Checkpoint: Compare linear functions 4. Checkpoint: Sketch and describe graphs 5. Checkpoint: Volume

6	Unit 8.6 Associations in Data
Sub-Unit 1 - Organizing Numerical Data
Lesson 1: Click Battle		1. Make predictions with scatter plots
Lesson 1: Click Battle
1. Make predictions with scatter plots

Lesson 2: Wingspan		1. Create line plots 2. Interpret line plots
Lesson 2: Wingspan
1. Create line plots 2. Interpret line plots

Lesson 3: Robots		1. Interpret scatter plots
Lesson 3: Robots
1. Interpret scatter plots
Sub-Unit 2 - Analyzing Numerical Data
Lesson 4: Dapper Cats		1. Outliers in scatter plots
Lesson 4: Dapper Cats
1. Outliers in scatter plots

Lesson 5: Interpreting Scatter Plots		1. Create scatter plots
Lesson 5: Interpreting Scatter Plots
1. Create scatter plots

Lesson 6: Find the Fit		1. Identify lines of best fit 2. Write equations for lines of best fit
Lesson 6: Find the Fit
1. Identify lines of best fit 2. Write equations for lines of best fit

Lesson 7: Interpreting Slopes		1. Identify trends with scatter plots
Lesson 7: Interpreting Slopes
1. Identify trends with scatter plots

Lesson 8: Scatter Plot City
Lesson 8: Scatter Plot City


Lesson 9: Animal Brains		1. Interpret lines of best fit: word problems
Lesson 9: Animal Brains
1. Interpret lines of best fit: word problems
Sub-Unit 3 - Categorical Data
Lesson 10: Tasty Fruit		1. Two-way tables and bar graphs 2. Interpret bar graphs
Lesson 10: Tasty Fruit
1. Two-way tables and bar graphs 2. Interpret bar graphs

Lesson 11: Finding Associations
Lesson 11: Finding Associations


Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Scatter plots 2. Checkpoint: Lines of best fit 3. Checkpoint: Linear models: interpret and solve
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Scatter plots 2. Checkpoint: Lines of best fit 3. Checkpoint: Linear models: interpret and solve

7	Unit 8.7 Exponents and Scientific Notation
Sub-Unit 1 - Exponent Properties
Lesson 1: Circles		1. Understanding exponents 2. Evaluate powers
Lesson 1: Circles
1. Understanding exponents 2. Evaluate powers

Lesson 2: Combining Exponents Lesson 3: Power Pairs		1. Multiply powers: integer bases 2. Power of a power: integer bases
Lesson 2: Combining Exponents Lesson 3: Power Pairs
1. Multiply powers: integer bases 2. Power of a power: integer bases

Lesson 4: Rewriting Powers		1. Divide powers: integer bases Also consider: • Multiply and divide powers: integer bases
Lesson 4: Rewriting Powers
1. Divide powers: integer bases Also consider: • Multiply and divide powers: integer bases

Lesson 5: Negative and Zero Exponents		1. Understanding negative exponents 2. Evaluate powers with negative or zero exponents
Lesson 5: Negative and Zero Exponents
1. Understanding negative exponents 2. Evaluate powers with negative or zero exponents

Lesson 6: Write a Rule		1. Evaluate expressions using properties of exponents 2. Identify equivalent expressions involving exponents I 3. Identify equivalent expressions involving exponents II
Lesson 6: Write a Rule
1. Evaluate expressions using properties of exponents 2. Identify equivalent expressions involving exponents I 3. Identify equivalent expressions involving exponents II
Sub-Unit 2 - Scientific Notation
Lesson 7: Scales and Weights, Part 1 Lesson 8: Scales and Weights, Part 2
Lesson 7: Scales and Weights, Part 1 Lesson 8: Scales and Weights, Part 2


Lesson 9: Specific and Scientific		1. Convert between standard and scientific notation Also consider: • Scientific notation on calculators
Lesson 9: Specific and Scientific
1. Convert between standard and scientific notation Also consider: • Scientific notation on calculators

Lesson 10: Multiplying and Dividing		1. Multiply numbers written in scientific notation 2. Divide numbers written in scientific notation
Lesson 10: Multiplying and Dividing
1. Multiply numbers written in scientific notation 2. Divide numbers written in scientific notation

Lesson 11: Balance the Scale		1. Compare numbers written in scientific notation
Lesson 11: Balance the Scale
1. Compare numbers written in scientific notation

Lesson 12: Use Your Powers
Lesson 12: Use Your Powers


Lesson 13: City Lights		1. Add and subtract numbers written in scientific notation
Lesson 13: City Lights
1. Add and subtract numbers written in scientific notation

Lesson 14: Star Power
Lesson 14: Star Power


Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Properties of exponents 2. Checkpoint: Scientific notation
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Properties of exponents 2. Checkpoint: Scientific notation

8	Unit 8.8 The Pythagorean Theorem and Irrational Numbers
Sub-Unit 1 - Square Roots and Cube Roots
Lesson 1: Tilted Squares
Lesson 1: Tilted Squares


Lesson 2: From Squares to Roots		1. Square roots of perfect squares 2. Relationship between squares and square roots
Lesson 2: From Squares to Roots
1. Square roots of perfect squares 2. Relationship between squares and square roots

Lesson 3: Between Squares Lesson 4: Root Down		1. Estimate positive square roots
Lesson 3: Between Squares Lesson 4: Root Down
1. Estimate positive square roots

Lesson 5: Filling Cubes		1. Cube roots of positive perfect cubes 2. Estimate cube roots
Lesson 5: Filling Cubes
1. Cube roots of positive perfect cubes 2. Estimate cube roots
Sub-Unit 2 - The Pythagorean Theorem
Lesson 6: The Pythagorean Theorem Lesson 7: Pictures to Prove It
Lesson 6: The Pythagorean Theorem Lesson 7: Pictures to Prove It


Lesson 8: Triangle-Tracing Turtle		1. Pythagorean theorem: find the length of the hypotenuse 2. Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length 3. Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg or hypotenuse length
Lesson 8: Triangle-Tracing Turtle
1. Pythagorean theorem: find the length of the hypotenuse 2. Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg length 3. Pythagorean theorem: find the missing leg or hypotenuse length

Lesson 9: Make It Right		1. Converse of the Pythagorean theorem: is it a right triangle?
Lesson 9: Make It Right
1. Converse of the Pythagorean theorem: is it a right triangle?

Lesson 10: Taco Truck		1. Pythagorean theorem: word problems Also consider: • Pythagorean theorem: find the perimeter
Lesson 10: Taco Truck
1. Pythagorean theorem: word problems Also consider: • Pythagorean theorem: find the perimeter

Lesson 11: Pond Hopper		1. Find the distance between two points
Lesson 11: Pond Hopper
1. Find the distance between two points
Sub-Unit 3 - Rational and Irrational Numbers
Lesson 12: Fractions to Decimals Lesson 13: Decimals to Fractions		1. Convert between repeating decimals and fractions 2. Convert between decimals and fractions or mixed numbers
Lesson 12: Fractions to Decimals Lesson 13: Decimals to Fractions
1. Convert between repeating decimals and fractions 2. Convert between decimals and fractions or mixed numbers

Lesson 14: Hit the Target		1. Identify rational and irrational square roots 2. Identify rational and irrational numbers
Lesson 14: Hit the Target
1. Identify rational and irrational square roots 2. Identify rational and irrational numbers

Checkpoint opportunity		1. Checkpoint: Rational and irrational numbers 2. Checkpoint: Pythagorean theorem and its converse 3. Checkpoint: Applications of the Pythagorean theorem
Checkpoint opportunity
1. Checkpoint: Rational and irrational numbers 2. Checkpoint: Pythagorean theorem and its converse 3. Checkpoint: Applications of the Pythagorean theorem

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