Equations
Integers
Number line problems
Earth - Sun - Moon
The Giver Chapter 1-13
100
Emma has some stickers. She got 3 more stickers from her friend. Now she has 15 stickers.
Write an equation to show how many stickers, s, Emma had originally.
Equation: s+3=15 or
s=15−3
100
Daily Double
Put the following integers in order or value from least to greatest. |-100|, 23, -75, |42|
100
A number line has a closed circle at 4 and is shaded to the right of it.
Which inequality is represented?
A. x≥4, because the closed dot means 4 is included
B. x≥4, because the closed dot means 4 is not included
C. x>4, because the closed dot means 4 is included
D. x>4, because the closed dot means 4 is not included
Answer: A
100
Daily Double
Students notice that the stars and constellations in the night sky appear to slowly change position each night. They also observe that some constellations are visible only during certain seasons.
Explain what causes the daily motion of the stars and why some constellations are only visible at certain times of the year.
100
What is the name of the main character in The Giver?
Jonas
200
Liam has some toy cars. Last weekend, he bought 2 more toy cars. Now he has 12 toy cars.
Write an equation to represent the number of toy cars, c, Liam had at first.
Equation: c+2=12 or
c=12−2
200
Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest:
−50, ∣35∣, −20, ∣60∣
−50, −20, 35, 60
200
A number line has an open circle at -3 and is shaded to the left of it.
Which inequality is represented?
A. x<−3, because the open dot means -3 is not included
B. x<−3, because the open dot means -3 is included
C. x≤−3, because the open dot means -3 is included
D. x≤−3, because the open dot means -3 is not included
Answer: A
200
Explain two factors that are responsible for the changing seasons on Earth. Be sure to describe how each factor affects the amount of sunlight that reaches different parts of the Earth.
Earth’s tilt on its axis –
200
What is the role of the Receiver of Memory in Jonas’s community, and why is this position unique?
The Receiver of Memory is responsible for holding all of the community’s past memories, including both happy and painful experiences. This position is unique because the Receiver experiences emotions, sensations, and knowledge that no one else in the community does, which helps guide the leaders in making decisions and maintaining the rules of the society.
300
Nina has some pencils. She found 5 more pencils in her desk. Now she has 20 pencils.
Write an equation for the number of pencils, p, Nina had originally.
Equation: p+5=20 or p=20−5
300
Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest:
−12, ∣15∣, −30, ∣10∣
−30, −12, 10, 15
300
Daily Double.
A number line has a closed circle at 0 and is shaded to the left of it.
Which inequality is represented?
A. x≤0, because the closed dot means 0 is included
B. x<0, because the closed dot means 0 is included
C. x<0, because the closed dot means 0 is not included
D. x≤0, because the closed dot means 0 is not included
300
The red dot on the images represents Los Angeles, California, at two points during Earth's rotation. Approximately how much time has passed between Point A and Point B?
12 hours
300
Why does Jonas feel anxious and uncertain about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve, and what does this reveal about the community’s expectations for children
Jonas feels anxious and uncertain because he does not know what job he will be assigned and fears that he might not be matched with a role suited to his abilities. This reveals that the community has strict expectations for children to follow their assigned roles, and that each child’s future is predetermined by the leaders rather than by personal choice.
400
Daily double!
Omar has some books. He received 4 more books as a gift. Now he has 18 books.
Write an equation to show how many books, b, Omar had at first.
400
Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest:
∣−80∣, −95, 40, −60
−95, −60, 40,80
400
A number line has an open circle at 5 and is shaded to the left of it.
Which inequality is represented?
A. x≤5, because the open dot means 5 is included
B. x≤5, because the open dot means 5 is not included
C. x<5, because the open dot means 5 is included
D. x<5, because the open dot means 5 is not included
Answer: D
400
Draw a model of the Earth's position in the 4 seasons as it revolve around the sun. Needs to have a tilted axis.
Ms. Duong will judge
400
Why is the Ceremony of Twelve important in Jonas’s community, and how does it affect the future of the children who participate?
The Ceremony of Twelve is important because it is the event where each twelve-year-old is assigned their life-long occupation based on their skills, interests, and observed traits. This assignment affects their future because it determines their role and responsibilities in the
500
Sofia has some comic books. Over the weekend, Sofia bought 7 more comic books to add to her collection. Now she has a total of 55 comic books.
Write an equation to represent the number of comic books, c, Sofia originally had.
The equation is:
c + 4 = 42
or
c = 42 − 4
500
Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest:
−7, ∣12∣, −20, ∣5∣
−20, −7, 5, 12
500
A number line has an open circle at -2.5 and is shaded to the right of it.
Which inequality is represented?
A. x>−2.5, because the open dot means -2.5 is not included
B. x>−2.5, because the open dot means -2.5 is included
C. x≥−2.5, because the open dot means -2.5 is included
D. x≥−2.5, because the open dot means -2.5 is not included
Answer: A
500
Draw an model for the 8 phases of the moon,
Ms. Duong will judge
500
Daily Double
Jonas begins to notice that his community lacks choices, emotions, and colors, which most people accept without question. How do these observations foreshadow the challenges Jonas will face later, and what does this suggest about the role of memory and individuality in the community?