Algebraic Equations Lesson Plan
Learning Objective
Students will be able to understand the concept of algebraic equations and create their own animated gifs depicting simple equations using Brush Ninja.
Materials
- Laptops or tablets with internet access
- Projector or smart board to display instructions and examples
- Worksheet with algebraic equation problems
- Pencils, erasers, colored pencils/crayons
Procedure
- Review the concept of numbers and basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Introduce the concept of algebraic equations as a way to represent mathematical ideas using letters and symbols.
- Show students how to use Brush Ninja to create an animated gif.
- Explain that they will be creating their own gifs representing simple algebraic equations.
- Distribute worksheets with algebraic equation problems.
- Instruct students to solve each problem and then draw an animation in Brush Ninja that represents the equation.
Assessment
Assessment will be based on student participation in creating animated gifs that accurately represent given algebraic equations.
Extension
Advanced students can try creating more complex equations or animating multiple steps in a problem. They can also experiment with different animation techniques or effects in Brush Ninja.
← Air Quality and Human HealthAncient Civilizations, Exploring the Origins →
How to animate with Brush Ninja
This video teaches the basics of using Brush Ninja
More Math Lessons
Examples of Brush Ninja in Education
4th and 5th graders have been exploring how onomatopoeias elevate the stories we read! They used #BrushNinja to animate their favorite onomatopoeia. Way to go, kiddos!
Tweeted by Mrs. CurranJust discovered Brush Ninja and students created animated GIFs for 1920s culture and I’m obsessed. 🥰
Tweeted by Amanda Baer 🍎
Third graders at @ArthurAsheJrES are demonstrating their understanding of the water cycle with digital animations using Brush Ninja! 🎨🖌️
Tweeted by Jessica Sop
2nd Grade STEM learned how to create their own stop animation of a ball bouncing and learned how to use a mouse!
Tweeted by Kellie Aranowski
Mrs. Faylor’s fifth-grade science whizzes @NISDGlenn have been hard at work! Check out these awesome GIFs they created using Brush Ninja to illustrate different mixtures and solutions.
Tweeted by Gilbert BarreraBlown away by my 4th graders creativity with https://Brush.Ninja Ss were asked to create a rock star Gif out of only polygons and geometric shapes. Amazing!!
Tweeted by Joe Beasley
