Lesson Plan
Some students have a complete understanding of Linear Relations and therefore, need to be challenged
when it comes to problems. This problem below will be intriguing for them.
Lesson Title: Natural Phenomena
Subject Area: Linear Relations
Grade Level: 9
Learning Objectives: Collect, record, graph and analyze a set of data.
Computer Functions: Student conducts independent research to collect a set of
data.
Specify Problem: In order to determine the activity and behaviors of natural
occurrences, researches must collect and analyze data so that they can better
understand. In unit 4 we learn that we can better understand how things work
by studying the relationship between two things and how their relationship.
Find some linear relationships in your life an examine them.
Research and Analysis: Student will research and explore various phenomena
by looking at supply and demand, as well as constant change over time.
Results Presentation: A medium of presenting the information be it
PowerPoint, Prezi, or a Wiki.
Planning Computer Activities
Before Computer Use:
1. Review linear equation, looking at the independent and dependent
variables and how they work.
2. Brainstorm within the group various natural phenomena that have a
linear relationship.
During Computer Use:
Each student will conduct their own research of natural phenomena to
incorporate within the presentation. Therefore, it is expected that each
student will be working diligently throughout class. Also, students will
use a program such as Microsoft Excel to collect data in a table and create
a graph.
After Computer Use:
Students will create a peer evaluation as well as review their presentation
and findings.
Supporting Activities: Each student will have access to a computer.
Assessment: Students will be evaluated based on a rubric which they will be
presented with prior to the project. PowerPoint presentation will be graded
based on this rubric as students in this group are more self-sufficient.