L6+Haase,Kaitlyn+Nicole


 * UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON**
 * COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND REHABILITATION**
 * LESSON PLAN FORMAT**


 * Teacher’s Name:** Ms. Haase **Lesson 6: Empathy**
 * Grade Level: 10** **Topic: Functions Are Truly Everywhere**

__**Objectives**__

 * Student will understand that learning basic functions translates to the ability to solve problems. **
 * Student will know many examples of how functions are used in the real world by using a goal/reasons web. **
 * Student will be able to consider solving real-world problems by using basic functions. **

__**Maine Learning Results Alignment**__
Maine Learning Results: Mathematics- D. Algebra Functions and Relations Grades 9-Diploma 4. Students understand and interpret the characteristics of functions using graphs, tables, and algebraic techniques.


 * Rationale: Students will learn to relate functions to their own personal lives.**

__**Assessment**__
Students will use a goal/reasons web to organize many examples of how functions are used in their lives. Instead of grading this web, students will participate in a round-robin brainstorming activity. There will be teams of four, and one student is the designated recorder. Students will be allowed "think time" and the recorder will write down all ideas of real world applications of functions and problems that can be solved using functions.
 * Formative (Assessment for Learning)**

Students' blogs will be assessed based on the amount of time they spent blogging. They should have at least one entry each day for a week, until the unit test.
 * Summative (Assessment of Learning)**

__**Integration**__
**Technology**: Each student will create a blog, using Blogger, about different techniques used to solve functions, the different graphs of functions, problems that can be solved using functions, or any other concepts covered in the unit. Students may also write reflections in their blogs if they so choose. The blog will serve as a study guide for the students.


 * English:** Students will use their writing skills while posting on their blogs.

__Groupings__
students will participate in a round-robin brainstorming activity. There will be teams of four, and one student is the designated recorder. Students will be allowed "think time" and the recorder will write down all ideas of real world applications of functions and problems that can be solved using functions. The groups will be chosen based on seating arrangements in the classroom.

__**Differentiated Instruction**__
**Visual/Spatial:** Students can add images and videos to their blog entries **Linguistic/Verbal:** Students will put text in most of their blog entries **Intrapersonal:** Students will be writing their own thoughts and reflections on their blogs **Interpersonal:** Students will get feedback from classmates on blogs **Musical/Rhythmic**: Students can add music clips and podcasts to their blog entries **Naturalist:** Students can relate functions to nature in their blog entries
 * Strategies**

I will review student’s IEP, 504 or ELLIDEP and make appropriate modifications and accommodations.
 * Modifications/Accommodations**
 * Absent: ** If a student is absent, they could get caught up on the lesson by reviewing their classmates' blogs and asking me clarifying questions before or after school or by email.

Each student will create a blog, using Blogger, about different techniques used to solve functions, the different graphs of functions, problems that can be solved using functions, or any other concepts covered in the unit. Students may also write reflections in their blogs if they so choose. The blog will serve as a study guide for the students.
 * Extensions**

__**Materials, Resources and Technology**__
• LCD Projector • Whiteboard • Markers • Handouts (goals/reasons web) • Students need laptops • Blogger tutorial

__Source for Lesson Plan and Research__
[|Blogger] [|Algebra: Functions in Real Life] [|Prezi]

__**Maine Standards for Initial Teacher Certification and Rationale**__

 * //Standard 3 - Demonstrates a knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop by providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and cultural development.//**
 * Rationale: This lesson accommodates the beach ball, microscope, clipboard, and puppy learning styles. Beach balls are given the personal freedom to design their blogs however they would like to, as long as they keep up with posting every day. Clipboards will benefit from my Blogger tutorial which will be a visual step by step process of creating a Blogger account. Microscopes will be given opportunities to deeply reflect on the information from the unit in their blog entries. Puppies will be accommodated for because they will be in a comfortable and supportive learning environment. **


 * //Standard 4 - Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and learning and development theory.//**
 * Rationale: Students will understand that learning basic functions translates to the ability to solve problems. Students will know many examples of how functions are used in the real world by using a goal/reasons web. Students will be able to consider solving real-world problems by using basic functions. Students will learn to relate functions to their own personal lives.     **

**Visual/Spatial:** Students can add images and videos to their blog entries **Linguistic/Verbal:** Students will put text in most of their blog entries **Intrapersonal:** Students will be writing their own thoughts and reflections on their blogs **Interpersonal:** Students will get feedback from classmates on blogs **Musical/Rhythmic**: Students can add music clips and podcasts to their blog entries **Naturalist:** Students can relate functions to nature in their blog entries
 * //Standard 5 - Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technology to meet students’ needs.//**
 * Rationale:**

**Technology**: Each student will create a blog, using Blogger, about different techniques used to solve functions, the different graphs of functions, problems that can be solved using functions, or any other concepts covered in the unit. Students may also write reflections in their blogs if they so choose. The blog will serve as a study guide for the students.


 * //Standard 8 - Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner.//**
 * Rationale:**

**Formative (Assessment for Learning)** Students will use a goal/reasons web to organize many examples of how functions are used in their lives. Instead of grading this web, students will participate in a round-robin brainstorming activity. There will be teams of four, and one student is the designated recorder. Students will be allowed "think time" and the recorder will write down all ideas of real world applications of functions and problems that can be solved using functions.

**Summative (Assessment of Learning)** Students' blogs will be assessed based on the amount of time they spent blogging. They should have at least one entry each day for a week, until the unit test.

__Teaching and Learning Sequence__
My classroom will be arranged in groups of four. This will allow students to work together without having to move their desks.

My agenda is as follows: Day 1:

Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:

Students will understand that learning basic functions translates to the ability to solve problems. Nothing in the real world would exist without functions. ** //Students understand and interpret characteristics of functions using graphs, tables, and algebraic techniques//. ** Students will see images of all the digital artifacts they have created in this unit so far in a slideshow.
 * Where, Why, What, Hook, Tailors:**

Students will know many examples of how functions are used in the real world by using a goal/reasons web. Students will participate in a round-robin brainstorming activity. There will be teams of four, and one student is the designated recorder. Students will be allowed "think time" and the recorder will write down all ideas of real world applications of functions and problems that can be solves using functions. Students will follow each others blogs and provide feedback accordingly by posting comments.
 * Equip, Explore, Rethink, Revise, Tailors:**


 * Students will participate in a round-robin brainstorming activity. There will be teams of four, and one student is the designated recorder. Students will be allowed "think time" and the recorder will write down all ideas of real world applications of functions and problems that can be solves using functions. Each student will create a blog about different techniques used to solve functions, the different graphs of functions, problems that can be solved using functions, etc. The blog will serve as a study guide for the students. I will check the blog entries for accuracy and any concerning questions students may have. I will provide feedback on the blog or in person, depending on this issue. **
 * Explore, Experience, Revise, Refine, Tailors:**


 * Students' blogs will be assessed based on the amount of time they spent blogging. They should have at least one entry each day for a week, until the unit test. **
 * Evaluate, Tailors:**


 * Content Notes**





[|Goals/reasons web]
 * Handouts**