If you think Dr. Seuss has no place in a math classroom, then take a look at this resource. Based on the classic children's book Green Eggs and Ham, this sequence of activities engages children learning to model real-world contexts with algebraic expressions and equations.

Concepts

dr. seuss, green eggs and ham, algebraic equations, algebraic expressions, simplifying expressions, simplify equations, variables, word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the activities described in this resource as the basis for a lesson series on writing and solving algebraic equations and expressions
• Create a set of worksheets that allow students to record their work during these activities

Pros

• Resource includes teacher talk that supports the implementation of these activities and discussions
• Activities facilitate collaboration and critical thinking

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.EE.A.1 6.EE.A.2.a 6.EE.A.2.b 6.EE.A.2.c 6.EE.A.3 6.EE.A.4 6.EE.B.5 6.EE.B.6 6.EE.B.7 7.EE.A.1 7.EE.A.2 7.EE.B.3 7.EE.B.4.a MP3 MP4