About This Lesson
Ever wondered how to teach simple interest in an engaging way to your seventh-grade students?
In this lesson plan, students will learn about calculating simple interest and its real-life applications. Through artistic and interactive guided notes, checks for understanding, a doodle and color by number activity, and a maze worksheet, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of simple interest.
The lesson culminates with a real-life example that explores the use of simple interest in car loans. Students will have the opportunity to read and write about how simple interest is used in this context, allowing them to see the practical application of the topic.