Week 2 · Days 8–14
🐪Day 11: Percents, Ancient Egypt & the Nile
Today's plan
Start with Block 1. Finish one card, then move to the next.
- 1. Tap a card.
- 2. Do the steps inside.
- 3. Tap done and continue.
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Block 1Hands-on
Bell Ringer
A $40 shirt is 25% off; find how much is taken off.
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
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Block 2
Math
Compute discounts and sale prices, including finding an original price from a discount.
Do this: Solve each problem and tap Check.
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Block 3
Reading & Analysis
Read about pharaohs and pyramids, citing why pyramids were built and what the text says about a pharaoh's power.
Do this: Read the passage, then answer the questions.
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Block 4
Writing
Argument: should rulers use huge resources for monuments, with a claim, two reasons, and a counterargument.
Do this: Write in the box using the checklist.
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Block 5Hands-on
Movement
Fifteen squats, ten push-ups, and a stretch.
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
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Block 6
Science or Social Studies
Sketch a labeled pyramid cross-section and note an engineering challenge and possible solution.
Do this: Read the lesson, then respond.
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Block 7Hands-on
Independent Reading
Read freely and log pages.
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
📚 This week's words
percentdecimaldiscounttaxtippharaohpyramidhieroglyphicsirrigationdynasty