1. Unit Topic: Pre-algebra 1 (CP2) Unit 4: Laws of Exponents/Exponential Functions 2. Core Standards: 8.EE.1.

1. Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical 1 1 expressions. For example 3 3 5 = 3 3 = 3 = . 3 27 8.EE.3. Use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of 10 to estimate very large or very small quantities, and to express how many times as much one is than the other. For example, estimate the population of the United States as 310 8 and the population of the world as 710 9 , and determine that the world population is more than 20 times larger. 8.EE.4. Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal and scientific notation are used. Use scientific notation and chose units of appropriate size for measurements of very large or very small quantities (e.g., use millimeters per year for seafloor spreading). Interpret scientific notation that has been generated by technology.

3. Big Idea: Exponents increase the efficiency of calculations involving very big or very small numbers. Exponents can be positive or negative or zero. Writing in scientific notation uses exponents. Computing can be done in scientific notation form including converting between decimal form and scientific notations. Exponents and exponential functions have many real-world applications which involve exponential growth and decay.

Essential Questions: What is the value of learning how to use exponents? What is the relationship between the Power of Powers and the exponents? When multiplying and dividing powers with the same base, how are the exponents handled? What does it mean to raise a number to the zero power? The first power? A negative power? a base is raised to the 0 power what is the solution? the first power? and a negative power? How do calculations involving scientific notation follow from the properties of exponents? How is exponential growth different than linear growth?

4. Objectives a. Knowledge Outcomes: Students will know the definition of an exponent and its value in the real world. Students will understand the concept of Power of Powers and exponents. Students will understand the differences among positive, negative and zero exponents. Students will understand scientific notation form. Students should be able to understand the difference in a growth and a decay word problem and how to interpret the results. b. Skill Outcomes: Students will understand how to solve multiplication problems containing exponents with similar bases. Students will understand how to solve division problems containing exponents with similar bases. Students will know how to properly apply rules for positive, negative and zero exponents in solving problems. Students will know how to solve problems in scientific notation, using the mechanics of rearranging these problems to find a solution. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of various exponent types in solving a variety of problems including problems in scientific notation form which involve which involve multiple operations. Students will know how to convert from scientific notation to decimal notation and vice versa. Students will know how to solve for exponential growth/decay problems including modeling the problem, solving, graphing and interpreting the answer. 5. Assessment To check on student achievement/understanding I will check their homework, questioning students after their warm-up. Reviewing basic concepts with worksheets and questioning and checking in with students during direct instruction, walking around the room while students are practicing problem solving, mini-quizzes (worth very few points), and tickets-to-leave every few days.

Formative assessments: Student comments/questions during discussion Warm-up problems Nightly homework assignments Quizzes and mini-quizzes on sections (as needed): Differentiated learning One student needs to be given extra time for quizzes and the unit test (struggles with hand writing). Summative assessment: Unit 4 Test