About This Lesson
Ever wondered how to teach adding rational numbers in an engaging way to your 7th-grade students?
In this lesson plan, students will learn about adding rational numbers (negative fractions, decimals, integers) and their real-life applications. Through artistic, interactive guided notes, check for understanding, practice sheets, and a color by number activity, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of adding rational numbers.
The lesson culminates with a real-life example that explores how adding rational numbers can be used for budgeting travel expenses and balancing accounts.