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NETS-S 4 GPS Lesson Plan

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NETS*S 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving,and Decision Making with Geocaching

 

adapted from ISTE Wiki Lesson Plan Template

 

Animas Public Schools & Lordsburg Municipal Schools team up to instruct!

 

Vern Richardson vern@animask12.net
Brenda Richardson brichardson@lmsed.org
Ryan Chaney rchaney@lmsed.org

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The focus NETS*S is 4 - Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making. In this standard, students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
 

a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.


 
Grade Level(s) 9-12 (adaptable for any grade level)
Content Area- Math & Science

 

Standards

What do you want students to know and be able to do? What knowledge, skills, and strategies do you expect students to gain? Are there connections to other curriculum areas and subject area benchmarks?

 

Learn more about these standards on the C21CL Frameworks for 21st Century Learning

 

NM Content Standards & Benchmarks:

Science & Math

Science

Strands and Benchmarks

Strand I: Scientific Thinking and Practice

 

9-12 Benchmark III: Use mathematical concepts, principles, and expressions to analyze data, develop models, understand patterns

and relationships, evaluate findings, and draw conclusions.

 

Strand II: Content of Science

Standard I (Physical Science): Understand the structure and properties of matter, the characteristics of energy, and the interactions

between matter and energy.

 

 

9-12 Benchmark III: Understand the motion of objects and waves, and the forces that cause them.

 

Performance Standards

Motion

9. Describe relative motion using frames of reference.

10. Describe wave propagation using amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed.

11. Explain how the interactions of waves can result in interference, reflection, and refraction.

12. Describe how waves are used for practical purposes (e.g., seismic data, acoustic effects, Doppler effect).

 

 

NEW MEXICO 5-8 MATHEMATICS STANDARDS

Strand: MEASUREMENT

Standard: Students will understand measurement systems and applications.

6.M.2.1 Apply various measurement techniques and tools, units of measure, and degrees of accuracy to find accurate rational

number representations for length, liquid, weight, perimeter, temperature, and time.

6.M.2.2 Select and use formulas for perimeters of squares and rectangles.

6.M.2.3 Select and use strategies to estimate measurements including angle measure and capacity.

6.M.2.4 Select and justify the selection of measurement tools, units of measure, and degrees of accuracy appropriate to the given

situation.

7.M.2.1 Apply strategies and formulas to find missing angle measurements in triangles and quadrilaterals.

7.M.2.2 Select and use formulas to determine the circumference of circles and the area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and

circles.

7.M.2.3 Solve problems involving scale factors, ratios, and proportions.

8.M.2.1 Use ratios and proportions to measure hard-to-measure objects.

8.M.2.2 Use estimation to solve problems.

 

Strand: DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY

Standard: Students will understand how to formulate questions, analyze data, and determine probabilities.

6.D.3.3 Find all possible combinations in a given set (e.g., the number of ways a set of books can be arranged on a shelf).

 

Strand: ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND GRAPHS

Standard: Students will understand algebraic concepts and applications.

9-12 Benchmark.A.1: Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols.

9-12.A.1.1 Use the special symbols of mathematics correctly and precisely.

 

 

Strand: GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

Standard: Students will understand geometric concepts and applications.

9-12 Benchmark G.1: Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop

mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.

9-12.G.1.1 Understand that numerical values associated with measurements of physical quantities must be assigned units of

measurement or dimensions; apply such units correctly in expressions, equations and problem solutions that involve

measurements; and convert a measurement using one unit of measurement to another unit of measurement.

 

Strand: ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND GRAPHS

Guidance for Further Study

 

9-12.AX.5.2 Extend the concept of series to infinite geometric series.

9-12.AX.5.3 Use the language and notation of limits.

 

NETS*S Standards:

2. Communication and Collaboration

•    d- contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

3. Research and Information Fluency

•    a- plan strategies to guide inquiry.

•    c- evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

•    d- process data and report results.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

•    b- plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

5. Digital Citizenship

•    b- exhibit a positive attitude toward using technolog that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

•    a- understand and use technology systems.

•    c- troubleshoot systems and applications.



 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Overview

Students will be able to understand and utilize GPS units in conjunction with solving math problems to find location of hidden objects.

 

Essential Questions

How does the technology involved in a GPS unit help mankind? Where can you find Waldo? Do you have your bearings?  Bring your basic high school math skills. 

 

Procedure

 

Instruction and Activities

  • Presentation of GPS system.

  • Students will become familiar with GPS units and use them in conjunction with  a collaborative math exercise to find hidden caches.

  • Facilitators will lead and guide discussions through lesson. 

  • Geocaching clue worksheet 

     

Assessment

(What will students do or produce to illustrate their learning? What can students do to generate new knowledge? How will you assess how students are progressing (formative assessment)? How will you assess what they produce or do? How will you differentiate products?)

 

Resources

(How does technology support student learning? What digital tools, and resources—online student tools, research sites, student handouts, tools, tutorials, templates, assessment rubrics, etc—help elucidate or explain the content or allow students to interact with the content? What previous technology skills should students have to complete this project?)

 

Instructional Planning

 

Preparation

(What student needs, interests, and prior learning provide a foundation for this lesson? How can you find out if students have this foundation? What difficulties might students have?)

 

Management

Part of lesson will be in classroom setting and outdoor setting.

 

Differentiation

Use of visual, oral and hands on applications will be used.

 Lesson may be modified as needed.

 

Closure and Reflection

(Will there be a closing event? Will students be asked to reflect upon their work? Will students be asked to provide feedback on the assignment itself? What will be your process for answering the following questions?

Did students find the lesson meaningful and worth completing?

In what ways was this lesson effective?

What went well and why?

What did not go well and why?

How would you teach this lesson differently?)

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