7th Grade Square Root Lesson Plan (Math)

Topic:Square Root

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, I will be able to find the square root of a given number
• I will be able to explain the process for finding the square root of a number

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Calculator (optional)

Warm-up

• Ask the students if they have heard of the term "square root." Ask them to give an example of a square root.
• Explain that the square root of a number is the number that, when multiplied by itself, produces the original number. For example, the square root of 4 is 2 because 2*2=4.

Direct Instruction

• Write the number 4 on the board and ask the students to find the square root.
• Ask them to use their knowledge of multiplication to find the square root.
• Once they have found the square root, ask them to write it in decimal form.
• Explain that there is also a quicker way to find the square root, using the square root function on a calculator.
• Show the students how to use the square root function on the calculator, and then have them try it on their own with different numbers.

Guided Practice

• Have the students work in pairs and give each pair a set of numbers to square.
• Have them use the calculator to find the square roots and write them in decimal form.
• Then have the pairs compare their answers and discuss any differences.

Independent Practice

• Have the students choose one of the numbers in the set and find the square root using long division.
• Have them write the answer in decimal form and explain the steps they used to find it.

Closure

• Review the steps for finding the square root of a number using long division.
• Ask the students to share any questions or concerns they have about the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the guided practice and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and review the students' completed worksheets to assess their ability to use long division to find the square roots of numbers up to 100.