I want a puppy. What is the best price for me?

I will introduce Inequalities to the class by showing the students this video.  This will spark their knowledge about inequalities and enlighten then if they have never seen them before.

You will need to use inequalities to find out which price is best for you.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Inequalities-Math-Song-228335

Your task will be to:

1. Learn about inequalities and how to solve them.

2. Practice solving inequalities

3. Identify what type of puppy you want and research different owners to find the best price for you.

4. Write and solve equations for each puppy, and graph your answers on a number line.

A. You will first need to answer the questions below to then be able to calculate the right price.

1. Solving for an inequality is similar to solving a(n) 

       a. equation

       b. fraction

2.  Name three things you can do that will not affect the sign.

3. Name one thing that will affect the sign.

4. Write out an example where the sign was afftected.

5. Write out an example where the sign was not affected.

B. Now you can practice on these websites to test your understanding.

http://www.math-play.com/Inequality-Game.html

http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=87

http://www.quia.com/rr/438640.html

C. Now you need to research puppy websites to see what is reasonable.

I will grade on correctness for the questions asked unter the Process tab of this webquest.  

I want you now to reflect on your task.

Did you learn something you did not expect to learn?

Did you find it easier to grasp the concept by playing these games online?

Did you enjoy the webquest? If yes, explain.