In this lesson students use a rule of thumb about the weight …
In this lesson students use a rule of thumb about the weight of babies to practice doubling and halving numbers. They complete an organized table and compare data using vertical and horizontal double bar graphs. The lesson includes a student activity sheet and extension ideas.
This task provides a real world context for interpreting and solving exponential …
This task provides a real world context for interpreting and solving exponential equations. There are two solutions provided for part (a). The first solution demonstrates how to deduce the conclusion by thinking in terms of the functions and their rates of change. The second approach illustrates a rigorous algebraic demonstration that the two populations can never be equal.
Students follow the steps of the engineering design process as they design …
Students follow the steps of the engineering design process as they design and construct balloons for aerial surveillance. After their first attempts to create balloons, they are given the associated Estimating Buoyancy lesson to learn about volume, buoyancy and density to help them iterate more successful balloon designs.Applying their newfound knowledge, the young engineers build and test balloons that fly carrying small flip cameras that capture aerial images of their school. Students use the aerial footage to draw maps and estimate areas.
The purpose of this task is to provide students with a multi-step …
The purpose of this task is to provide students with a multi-step problem involving volume and to give them a chance to discuss the difference between exact calculations and their meaning in a context.
This task asks students to use similarity to solve a problem in …
This task asks students to use similarity to solve a problem in a context that will be familiar to many, though most students are accustomed to using intuition rather than geometric reasoning to set up the shot.
In this lesson plan students conduct a survey of ten students, collect …
In this lesson plan students conduct a survey of ten students, collect data in a tally chart, and then display and analyze the results in a bar graph. In the analysis students must compare numbers, add, and subtract using the data in the bar graph to generate questions as well as answer them. The lesson plan includes a graph template, a link to an interactive graphing tool, extension questions, and a fact family sheet to show the related facts from their graph analysis.
This resource is an example of modeling the line of best fit …
This resource is an example of modeling the line of best fit by plotting the number of rubber bands that form a bungee cord and how far a Barbie doll can bungee jump with the length of cord. Students calculate the line of best fit by hand and using a graphing calculator. They interpret key parts of the line such as slope and y-intercept.
The consideration of cord length is very important in a bungee jumpŰÓtoo …
The consideration of cord length is very important in a bungee jumpŰÓtoo short, and the jumper doesn't get much of a thrill; too long, and ouch! In this lesson, students model a bungee jump using a Barbieĺ¨ doll and rubber bands. The distance to which the doll will fall is directly proportional to the number of rubber bands, so this context is used to examine linear functions.
In this online game, students will be building numbers using Base 10 …
In this online game, students will be building numbers using Base 10 blocks. Students decide if they want to select ones, tens, or hundreds. Students also get to choose if they want to read the number, listen to the number, or if they want to count the blocks given and deterine the number being represented.
The purpose of this task is to help students understand what is …
The purpose of this task is to help students understand what is meant by a base and its corresponding height in a triangle and to be able to correctly identify all three base-height pairs.
This task could be put to good use in an instructional sequence …
This task could be put to good use in an instructional sequence designed to develop knowledge related to students' understanding of linear functions in contexts. Though students could work independently on the task, collaboration with peers is more likely to result in the exploration of a range of interpretations.
This resource is an introduction to polynomial vocabulary and naming of polynomials. …
This resource is an introduction to polynomial vocabulary and naming of polynomials. It includes an interactive presentation using Pear Deck and a note taking sheet for students.
This resource was developed as a part of the Creating Lessons Using Transformative Technology - Platteville Public Schools OER grant.
This task involves a fairly straightforward decaying exponential. Filling out the table …
This task involves a fairly straightforward decaying exponential. Filling out the table and developing the general formula is complicated only by the need to work with a fraction that requires decisions about rounding and precision.
This task describes two linear functions using two different representations. To draw …
This task describes two linear functions using two different representations. To draw conclusions about the quantities, students have to find a common way of describing them. We have presented three solutions (1) Finding equations for both functions. (2) Using tables of values. (3) Using graphs.
Students will use positive communications skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings, …
Students will use positive communications skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings, and identify the skills needed to be a responsible friend and family member. They will report data using charts, tables, and graphs.
Related Subject: Language Arts, Math Grade Level: Elementary Concept: Self-Evaluation, Communication Related Occupations: All Occupations Type of Activity: Small Group, Individual with class discussion National Career Development Guidelines: Develop an understanding of yourself and maintain a positive self-concept. (PS1)
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