Students will review basic concepts from the linear equations unit (formulas review, finding slope from ordered pairs, finding slope from a graph, slope-intercept form, standard form, x-and y-intercepts, and graphing linear equations, including horizontal and vertical lines) with this “Fly-Swatter” review activity. There are 24 total problems included in this activity.
The flies really do fly in this animated game, which the students LOVE! Students can select a fly from the computer or tap on the board if you have an interactive whiteboard. They can even use a Koosh ball if you have one available. Once a fly is hit, a question will appear. They go to that question number on their worksheet and work the problem out. Once you click “Answer”, the answer will appear so they can check their work. When you click “Back”, the fly will turn into a fly-swatter and deactivate so you won’t have repeat questions.
I don’t play this as a competitive game, but you surely could by making each fly worth a point. Teams earn points by answering questions correctly.
PowerPoint is required for this game! It will not work with Google Slides or any other program. The game can be played with a Smart Board (or other interactive whiteboard) in which students can aim for a fly with a Koosh ball. Or, you can play the game with a projector and just have students come up to the computer to click on a fly.
This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Algebra 1 Curriculum with Activities
Algebra 1 Activities Bundle
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