Novice+Lesson+Plan


 * __Algebra I Lesson Plan for Redesigned Schools 2.0__**
 * __Level__**: Novice

Algebra I 3.03 - Create linear models for sets of data to solve problems. > a. Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the data. > b. Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model, where appropriate, to draw conclusions or make predictions Algebra I 4.01 - Use linear functions or inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results. > a. Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties. > b. Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the problem. Learning Outcomes: __** > a. The learner will create and interpret two scatterplots. This interpretation will include an explanation of whether the relationship is positive or negative and what this means as well as how strong the correlation appears to be based up the spread of the data. > b. The learner will create, interpret the regression line. This interpretation will include an explanation of each aspect of the equation and how that relates to the correlated items. > c. The learner will predict and explain new values based upon a given scatterplot and regression line. > c. The learner will analyze possible alternatives to fuel consumption and then create a Web 2.0-based audio-visual presentation.
 * __Standard__**:
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Length of lesson: __** 90 minutes  Students work individually, share with partner, and share with group. A random group will be called on to share their solution for one of the three questions, which will be put on the board.
 * __Seating Arrangement: __ ** Students sit in group of four, two on each side. At times they will work in groups of two with the person beside them, other times they will work as an entire group of four.
 * __Prior knowledge __**: equation of a line, use of computer, use of spreadsheet program, use of calculator
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 * __Homework from prior night __**
 * 1) []
 * 2) Answer one of the two questions posted on the wiki
 * __Introduction to current lesson (projected from wiki) (15 minutes) __**

Problem: An unlit candle is 12 inches tall. After it is lit and burns for 30 minutes, the candle is 8 inches tall. a) What is the relationship between the height of the candle and the amount of time it has been burning? Explain your answer. b) How long will it take for the candle to burn out? Justify your solution. c) How long will it take the candle to burn to a height of 2 inches? Justify your solution.


 * __Lesson Outline __**
 * Discuss last night’s homework, using statements students wrote to questions
 * “As we have seen over the past few years, gas prices have a great impact on our lives. For that reason, we are going to explore categories that can impact fuel efficiency in cars.”
 * Part 1 (60 minutes)
 * Students work in groups of two to answer questions posted on wiki that allow them to determine the different correlations between the categories in the table. (40 minutes)
 * Students will review other students files and respond in the discussion forum of each group's page (10 minutes)
 * Review some of the different correlations discovered and what this may mean about creation of cars in the future (10 minutes)
 * Part 2: Students will be reminded of their homework for the night
 * Part 3 (15 minutes)
 * Students will work in groups of four to create a presentation on fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, and alternatives to dealing with these issues.
 * Students will have a week to complete this project, which will be completed in some form of audio-visual media that will be accessible online.
 * Students will have the rest of class to begin their project.