Introduction to Integers
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Introduction to Integers
🎯 I Can Statement
I can identify and explain positive and negative integers using real-world examples.
Success Criteria:
✓ I can explain why counting never stops
✓ I can identify what comes before zero on a number line
✓ I can give real-life examples of negative numbers
📚 Part 1: Understanding Numbers
Explain your thinking:
What numbers come before zero? ________________________
🌡️ Part 2: Real-Life Negative Numbers
Temperature: It is -10°F outside.
This means: _________________________________________________
Money: Your bank account shows -$5.
This means: _________________________________________________
Your own example: Write one real-life example where you might see a negative number:
Extension Challenge: Draw a number line from -5 to +5. Mark where these temperatures would go: 3°F above zero, 2°F below zero, and zero degrees.
🎯 Differentiation Support
For ELL Students:
• Positive = above zero, more than zero
• Negative = below zero, less than zero
• Integer = whole numbers (...-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3...)
Dyslexia-Friendly Tips:
• Use a ruler to follow each line
• Circle key words: positive, negative, zero
• Draw pictures to show your thinking
Need More Challenge?
• Research: What is the coldest temperature ever recorded?
• Think: How do negative numbers help in elevators?
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