In this module, students explore algebraic expressions to model different quantities. They look at expressions that involve addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Then they look at real world data from the Star Wars movies since the Disney acquisition of the franchise. Students analyze whether the purchase of the Star Wars franchise has been profitable for Disney.

For this lesson make sure that students are familiar with the definitions of variables, unknowns, and constants. Review definitions are provided. 

Students will learn about modeling and evaluating algebraic expressions. In particular students will look at an expression of the form $px-C$, where p is the price and C is the cost of putting on an event (concert, movie).

Students then look at a real-world application of the Disney purchase of the Star Wars franchise. Students analyze box office data and arrive at an algebraic expression using this data set.

This lesson addresses Common Core standards from grades 6 and 7. This lesson can be assigned to individual students or teams of students. The lesson can be completed in about 20 to 25 minutes. 

 

 

The definition of the term "Algebra Tiles."

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In this drag-and-drop game, match f(x) with f(a) for a given value of a. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a numerical expression with addition. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal description of an addition expression with its numerical counterpart. 

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a numerical expression with grouping symbols. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal expression to a numerical expression with multiplication. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal description of a subtraction expression with its numerical counterpart. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a variable expression with multiplication and addition. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a variable expression with multiplication and subtraction. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

Use this math game to review Algebra Tiles. This is a Memory-style game in which students must remember the location of pairs of identical images. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the word "plus."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "increased by."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "added to."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "in addition to."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "more than."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the word "plus."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "increased by."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "added to."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "in addition to."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "more than."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the word "plus."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "increased by."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "added to."

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In this example, convert a verbal expression into a numerical expression. Convert expressions that use the words "in addition to."

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