Introduction
Integers, integers! You use them every day, and your job is to find out all you can about integers. Integers are used in golf, music, and even building batteries! But the integer 2 doesn't even know what an integer is! He needs your help to explain to him what he is!There is more than just that though, integers are all around you, so get to work and go, go, go!
Task
Some basic Questions you need to answer are:
- What is an integer?
- In what century were negative integers finally accepted?
- Which cultures were the first to use negative integers, and what contributions did they make?
- When was the word interger introduced?
- What does the word integer mean in latin?
- What is the symbol for integers, where does it come from and what does it mean?
- How do you add two integers if they have the same sign? Explain how to determine the Sum's sign.
- How do you add two integers if they have different signs? Explain how you determine the sum's sign.
- Explain how you determine a difference when subtracting two integers.
- Explain how you multiply and divide two integers. A chart is acceptable as part of yourm answer.
I recommend using google search engine, it helps a lot!
But some different wesites are:
Amby's Math Resources - Integers: Operations with Signed ...
Why do integers have the symbol of Z? - Math Central
Integer | Define Integer at Dictionary.com
When was the Word Integer Introduced? | Math@TutorCircle ...
Process
- Get with your group, or with yourself,and get ready to work hard!
- Read all the questions I gave you.
- I recomend using the websites I gave you, or find some yourself.
- Find your answers.
- Remember to have fun!
Evaluation
You will be graded on:
- questions answered correctly 30%
- following the process 10%
- effort 60%
Make sure you work hard!!!
Conclusion
Amazing job!!! I knew you could do it! You have completed your mission and now 2 is satisfied! Great job everyone! You have saved little 2's existance,and now every integer can live in peace. you have saved the number world from complete and utter destruction!
The integers say thank you and see you soon!!!
Credits
I am Brianna Roney and I made this webquest with the listed websites given. They explain these questions very well, and helped me a lot when I was doing this webquest.
Teacher Page
My teacher is Mrs. Mayer, she is my 6th grade teacher at Countryside Elementary. Mrs. Mayer is the best and is my most favorite teacher! If you are thinking about Countryside for 6th grade, I definetly recommend her.