This lesson plan is designed for a group of middle school students in grades 6-7 ages 11 to 13. A mixed group of boys and girls from the same or different economic and social backgrounds. This lesson plan does involve the use of technology and is most valuable for the generation of Digital Natives (the generation that has grown up with the use of technology, (i.e. ipads, computers, cell phones, etc.).
Sunshine State Standards:
**MACC.6.G.1.1:** Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
**MACC.7.G.2.6:** Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
Objectives:
1. After completing this lesson the student will be able to solve for the area of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons with 6 out of 7 accuracy. - According to Blooms Taxonomy this is an evaluation-based question.
2. Given a set of 2-D and 3-D pictures the student will be able to match the pictures with the correct volume and surface areas given. - According to Blooms Taxonomy this is a comprehension-based question.
Materials and Use of Materials:
Computers with internet access
-The students will use the computers in order to access the classroom wiki where their assignments and instructions will be located.
Calculator with basic functions (+, -, *, /)
- The calculator will be necessary for the students to check their work after they have completed it manually to ensure they have achieved the correct answers.
Pencil and paper
-This is where the students will work out the problems and show their work as well as providing the answers.
Learner Participation:
The students will use a variety of programs on the Internet as well as variations of technology during these lessons. Each student will have their own computer and therefore constantly active. While the student is completing their assignments the teacher is walking around the room for assistance if it is needed. Although the activities are individual there will periodically be checkpoints given by the teacher to clear any misunderstandings or extra help. The students activites can be found on the Student Activities page.
Evaluate and Revise:
This lesson plan relies solely on the use of a computer, next time the students can work in a wheel moving from one section to the next without being stagnant at a desk or computer screen.
Analyze the Learners:
This lesson plan is designed for a group of middle school students in grades 6-7 ages 11 to 13. A mixed group of boys and girls from the same or different economic and social backgrounds. This lesson plan does involve the use of technology and is most valuable for the generation of Digital Natives (the generation that has grown up with the use of technology, (i.e. ipads, computers, cell phones, etc.).Sunshine State Standards:
**MACC.6.G.1.1:** Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.**MACC.7.G.2.6:** Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
Objectives:
1. After completing this lesson the student will be able to solve for the area of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons with 6 out of 7 accuracy.- According to Blooms Taxonomy this is an evaluation-based question.
2. Given a set of 2-D and 3-D pictures the student will be able to match the pictures with the correct volume and surface areas given.
- According to Blooms Taxonomy this is a comprehension-based question.
Materials and Use of Materials:
- Computers with internet access
-The students will use the computers in order to access the classroom wiki where their assignments and instructions will be located.- Calculator with basic functions (+, -, *, /)
- The calculator will be necessary for the students to check their work after they have completed it manually to ensure they have achieved the correct answers.- Pencil and paper
-This is where the students will work out the problems and show their work as well as providing the answers.Learner Participation:
The students will use a variety of programs on the Internet as well as variations of technology during these lessons. Each student will have their own computer and therefore constantly active. While the student is completing their assignments the teacher is walking around the room for assistance if it is needed. Although the activities are individual there will periodically be checkpoints given by the teacher to clear any misunderstandings or extra help. The students activites can be found on the Student Activities page.Evaluate and Revise:
This lesson plan relies solely on the use of a computer, next time the students can work in a wheel moving from one section to the next without being stagnant at a desk or computer screen.