This is an engaging full lesson for combining like terms (simplifying expressions) that involves candy to help students learn the concept. This 7th grade math resource includes a Task/Activity and Guided Notes.

Candy Sort Task/Guided Notes

In this task students use starbursts and skittles to explore the concept of combining like terms. The notes page gives students the opportunity to solidify the concept using algebraic expressions. NOTE: If using prior to learning integer operations, don't use the last page of the notes.

This product includes:

Halloween and Non-Halloween versions each included in color and black & white.

PowerPoint

I recommend using my FREE PowerPoint to go along with this lesson.

Materials Needed for this task

Copies of the student pages:

•Candy Sort Task Page

•Guided Notes

Candy:

•Starbursts & Skittles (original is best because they have “like colors”)

•Pour a small amount of Starbursts and Skittles together into Ziplock bags ahead of time.

Paper Plates or Napkins

•For the students to put the candy on

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