Mathematical Magnitude: Research Using Print Sources
Submitted by lhstlmal on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 21:53
Created By:
Melanie Lewis
Title/Role:
Coordinator of Learning Resources
Organization/School Name:
Golden Valley USD
Location:
California
Grade Level:
9
Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit
Type of Schedule:
Combination
Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate
Content Area:
Language Arts, Mathematics
Content Topic:
How are mathematics used in real life?
Scenario:
This lesson is the first of several in the research process for a collaboratively planned interdisciplinary inquiry project unit. The unit is designed to meet California English standards for 9th grade while engaging students in rigorous and relevant learning and providing a foundation for integrating the 21st Century skills essential for success.
Students will select a career of interest with which to explore the following essential questions over the course of the unit:
Driving question: How are mathematics used in real life?
•Why do I need to learn math?
•How are math skills used in a particular career?
•What skills and/or education does one need to pursue a particular career?
•How does this career benefit the public?
By the conclusion of the unit, students will organize their research into an outline with a list of Works Cited in MLA format and produce a multimedia presentation to communicate their learning.
The unit plan is located in WebQuest format at: http://questgarden.com/q/lhs9
For this individual lesson, students will begin their research by learning to access print sources and use and correctly cite the information located.
Overview:
This lesson is designed to teach students to use a print source to locate and use information about his/her career choice in order to answer the essential question: How are mathematics used in real life?
Final Product:
Students will use a print source to complete an outline template with as much information as possible and complete an MLA citation form for the source.
Library Lesson:
Students will learn how to locate relevant print sources, use the information found within, and correctly cite it in MLA format.
Estimated Lesson Time:
75 minutes
Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes
Strategies for differentiation:
Additional time and individualized attention for students with special needs.
Students may choose to take notes by hand on paper, type it on a Word document on the school computer, or type it online on a Word document in their Live@edu (www.live.com) accounts.