University of West Alabama

5E Lesson Plan Template

Teacher: Luke Moore

Date: September 17, 2019

Subject area/course/grade level: Math/ Pre-Calculus/ 12th Grade

Materials: Chromebook, Graphing Calculator

Standards (State and ISTE Standards for Students):

For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and
tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the
relationship. (Key features include intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing,
positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.
Determine odd, even, neither.)* [F-IF4] (Alabama)
Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative
artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Objectives: Students will be able to work in a group to create an online product that accurately displays
the knowledge of key features of different functions.

Differentiation Strategies (How will the lesson address the various learning styles of the students and the
needs of those with special needs?): This lesson will allow students to work collaboratively in a group
setting to master the given state standard. The project will allow the students to explore their subject in a
real-word application setting to make connections between the classroom and the real world.

ENGAGEMENT:

The engagement portion of the lesson will begin with a youtube video to recall prior knowledge. The video
also details how functions are used in the real world. Many lessons in math we tend to just worry about the
numbers, and not what they mean in real life. This video will provide engaging evidence to the students
that they can use math in the world outside of the classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZd1cHazVPk

Assessment: Creating a list of three new real life examples of functions that can be used in the real world
(in groups).
EXPLORATION:
The students will use their chromebooks to login to desmos. Desmos is a website created to aide in the
learning of all things graphing in the math classroom. The students will be given a code to access the
classroom desmos. The classroom activity is called polygraph. The activity pairs students in the classroom
and they are given pictures of different functions. They have to eliminate the functions by asking each
other questions about the key features of the functions. This will allow the students to develop vocabulary
rich discussion and interact with each other.

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https://teacher.desmos.com/polygraph/custom/5615f9cc916f89a107df6651

Assessment: Desmos
EXPLANATION:

Through the explanation, I will use a note-taking guide. Each student will have a copy, and I will explain the
important features that they need to know or be able to describe for each function. The note-guide will be
projected on the classroom smart board. I will use the smart board as an example note-guide. The note-
guide includes examples problems that I will scan the room and assess each group's level of
understanding. The note-guide is attached.
Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1bQBcdtLRurNjZwMFphaDExcTA/view?usp=sharingharing
ELABORATION:

Each group will create an animoto on animoto.com. The group will have to create a login so that each
member has access to the project. The group will create a video describing key features of a function
including domain, range, local max/min, intervals of increase/ decrease/ constant, continuity, x-intercepts,
and y-intercepts. Animoto will allow the students to express their personality and creativeness in a way that
they are learning the learning standard. The group will then present their project to the class.

Assessment: Project Rubric

EVALUATION:
The attached rubric will be the guide for grading the animoto group projects. The project will be graded on
content, creativity, digital citizenship, presentation, and co-operation. A checklist has been added to the
rubric for students to make sure they have all required items. Animoto Rubric

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References:
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years: Frameworks
for curriculum and instruction. Washington, D.C.: The National Center for Improving Instruction.
Bybee, R. W. (1997). Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices. Oxford: Heinemann.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education standards: A guide for
teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
Polman, J.L. (2000). Designing project-based silence: Connecting learners through guided inquiry.
New York: Teachers College Press.

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