Name_________________________________ #______
Foundations of Algebra: Marking Period 2 Choice Board
Per.______
150 points
Directions: Choose one task from each chapter to complete (you are completing TWO tasks
total). The topics covered on this choice board are from Chapter 2 and Pre-Chapter 3. Use
your notes to help you complete your project. Circle your choice number and attach this page
(with the rubric on the back) to your final project that you turn in. Be creative (but please do
not use glitter)! Make sure your name is on everything that you turn in.
Due Date:_____________________________________________________________________
Check-in Date:_________________________________________________________________
Chapter 2:
1. Create a collage with photos that represent objects that would be measured using scientific
notation.
a. Be sure to include AT LEAST 7 positive and 7 negative exponents
b. On a LARGE piece of construction paper or on a posterboard
c. Pictures must be cut neatly from magazines, newspapers, and the Internet (only when
necessary). No clip art or cartoons may be used.
d. Label items with approximate realistic measurements.
e. On a separate sheet of paper, write a one paragraph explanation about WHY scientific
notation is used. Use specific examples from your poster as evidence.
2. Design a “Succeed in Scientific Notation” brochure in which you discuss how to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in scientific notation.
a. Discuss/show examples for each operation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division
b. Discuss/show examples with both the same and different powers of 10
c. At least 8.5” by 11” and must be in three-fold format
d. Must have both pictures and written text -- front fold has title and picture
e. Can be created on computer
3. Create a poster that you would use to teach the 7th graders how to do operations in
Scientific Notation, where you discuss how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in
scientific notation.
a. Discuss/show examples for each operation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division
b. Discuss/show examples with both the same and different powers of 10
c. Must be on a poster board
d. Must have both pictures and written text (all must be appropriate)
Pre-Chapter 3:
1. Create a poster that shows how to translate mathematical words and phrases into
algebraic expressions and equations. Refer to your Translating Notes and “Words into
Math” worksheet to help you.
a. Must include all of the common words and phrases that a student might encounter in
math problems and which mathematical operations they are used for.
b. Must include MANY examples of translating sentences into expressions or equations.
c. Examples must include when to use an equal sign, when to use parentheses, when to
use variables on both sides, and when to “turn around” the phrase.
2. Research at least four careers that use algebraic expressions and equations (not including a
math teacher!). Create a poster that a math teacher could use as a bulletin board in their
classroom for students to understand the importance of learning algebra and when/where
they can use algebraic expressions and equations in the future.
a. Each career must have a one paragraph (5 to 7 sentences) explanation.
b. Include pictures and graphics as needed/appropriate.
c. Paragraph explanations must be glued/taped onto the posted under each job title.
3. Create a calendar on a poster or LARGE sheet of construction paper that requires students
to solve an equation to find the day. For example, instead of writing the 3rd, you could
write 6𝑥𝑥 = 18.
a. You may choose any month you want. Use the 2016 calendar.
b. Include the month’s holidays and important dates on the calendar. For example,
if you chose December, you would want to put Christmas and Hanukkah on the
calendar on the correct dates.
c. You should not write any of the dates – only equations on the calendar.
i. Include at least 5 distributive property equations.
ii. Include at least 5 variables on both sides equations.
iii. Include at least 5 combining like terms equations.
iv. The other equations can be anything else you wish, including simple one
and two-step equations.
d. You must include a separate answer sheet that shows all of your equations work
out to the dates that they represent on your calendar.