Lesson Plan: Introducing Integers

Objective: - Students will understand the concept of integers and be able to identify positive and negative numbers. - Students will be able to compare and order integers. - Students will practice adding and subtracting integers.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Number line poster or chart - Integer manipulatives (optional) - Worksheets or activity sheets (links provided below)

Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Begin the lesson by asking students to think of examples of positive and negative numbers they have encountered in their daily lives (e.g., temperature, money, elevators going up and down). - Write down their examples on the board and discuss the concept of positive and negative numbers.

Introduction (10 minutes): - Show the students a number line poster or chart and explain that it represents a line with numbers on it, including positive and negative numbers. - Point out that positive numbers are to the right of zero, and negative numbers are to the left of zero. - Explain that positive numbers are greater than zero, and negative numbers are less than zero. - Use the number line to demonstrate examples of positive and negative numbers, such as +3, -2, +7, -5, etc.

Main Activities (30 minutes):

Activity 1: Comparing Integers (10 minutes) - Distribute worksheets or activity sheets for comparing integers (link: https://www.math-drills.com/integers/integers_compare_integers_001.php). - Instruct students to compare the pairs of integers and write down the correct symbol (<, >, or =) to indicate the relationship between the numbers. - Review the answers as a class and discuss any misconceptions.

Activity 2: Ordering Integers (10 minutes) - Provide each student with a set of integer manipulatives (if available) or use the number line chart. - Ask students to arrange the manipulatives or numbers on the number line in ascending or descending order. - Encourage students to explain their reasoning and discuss their answers as a class.

Activity 3: Adding and Subtracting Integers (10 minutes) - Distribute worksheets or activity sheets for adding and subtracting integers (link: https://www.math-drills.com/integers/integers_addition_and_subtraction_001.php). - Instruct students to solve the given addition and subtraction problems involving integers. - Review the answers as a class and discuss any strategies used to solve the problems.

Conclusion (5 minutes): - Recap the main concepts learned in the lesson, including positive and negative numbers, comparing and ordering integers, and adding and subtracting integers. - Allow students to ask any remaining questions or clarify any doubts.

Extension Activity (optional): - Provide additional practice worksheets or online games for students to reinforce their understanding of integers (link: https://www.mathplayground.com/integer_war.html).

Note: The provided links are examples of resources available online. Teachers can modify or search for other suitable resources based on their preferences and curriculum requirements.