Math Lesson Plan Format
Submitted by:
Edited by:
Blanca E. Quezada-Trevino
Date:
Date:
4/15/2010
Unit Name: London Bridges
Unit Length: 4 weeks
Overview: Student will be able to identify models and its limitations
DESIRED RESULTS
TEKS and SEs
Critical Vocabulary
5.3C Represent the natural world using models
matter
and identify their limitations.
physical property
5.7A Classify matter based on its physical
distance
properties including magnetism, physical state,
mass
and the ability to conduct heat, electricity, or
model
sound.
limitations
slope
Enduring Understandings (Big Ideas)
Students will be able to identify the limitations of
a model and 90% participation on making the
model.
Essential Questions
What is a model?
What is the difference between the model and a real
bridge?
Why are models a useful tool?
What is a disadvantage of using a model?
Learning Goals and Objectives
Students will be able to make a blue print and
create a model of a bridge
Materials Needed
white paper
pencil
large popsicles sticks
small popsicles sticks
tape
glue sticks
glue gun
scissors
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Performance Tasks
Students are going to be assessed on the blueprint
of a bridge and the final product.
Other Evidence
Students are going to be assessing through teacher’s
observation.
LEARNING PLAN
Engage: Students will be given a set of plastic animals in a bag per group
and identify the difference between the model and a real animal.
Time
15 min.
Explore: Student are going to be giving white paper to sketch the model of 40min.
their bridge. They are going to build a bridge made out of popsicle sticks.
2
Explain: Students will create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast
their model with a real bridge.
20 min.
Elaborate: Students are going to be able to research and find different
pictures of bridges.
20 min.
Evaluate: Students will be evaluated on the presentation of their blueprint,
model, and teacher observation and questioning.
Small group
5min. presentation
Extension: Students will be able to research on the history of bridges.
Modifications: Students will be able to work with a group and interact with each other for ideas.