This is an introduction to explaining the rules of exponents and how to add and subtract terms with exponents.(NOTE: This lesson includes negative exponents. A separate lesson using only positive exponents can be found in the Grades 6-7 version of Introduction to Exponents.) This is a full lesson plan, including a warm-up, minilesson with guided steps through the process, examples, class activities and a worksheet for homework. Answer keys included.In addition to the lesson plan, a Performance T