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Subject
Title
Lesson Plan
Understanding By Design Framework
Math, Science
Grade Level
Numbers
Time Frame
Cost Estimate
Developed by
Grades 4-6
3-5 class periods
Yurkovich, K.M.,
Rodriguez, J.A., Grier,
M.C., and Krammer, E.
Student Self-Assessments
Students will constantly reassess their numbers
(materials) in order to achieve their budget. They
will also self-assess themselves using the
questions in Part 2, which ask them how they
would reduce their costs in the future.
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Time
Materials
1-2
classes
(Oct 2-3)
-Worksheet
1 class
(Oct 29)
-Bridge
-Worksheet
1 class
(Oct 3031)
-Worksheet
-calculator
1 class
(Oct 3031)
-Worksheet
Stage 4 Reflection
Considerations
Is there alignment between the first 3
stages?
Comments
Students learn and use skills in stage 1 in order to solve
equations on worksheet. They also use problem solving
and estimation. They have to address misconceptions in
order to solve worksheet. In the end students use all 3
parts in order to solve their essential question in stage 1.
Students who are keener are able to choose other
materials not suggested on the worksheet, then negotiate
a fair price with teacher. An increased number of materials
creates more difficulty when it comes to the math
$ Cost
Estima
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Material
Cost
Popsicle Sticks
5 or $0.05
Glue
$3.00/bottle
String
$1.00/m
Straws
5 or $0.05
Toothpicks
2 or $0.02
Other:
Other:
*Note: If you want to use any other materials check with teacher for cost.
PART 1: Using the prices above, estimate the materials you will use for your bridge
based on a budget of $20.00. Multiply the number of materials by the cost for that
material. Add the products to come to a total. Remember if you are multiplying cents (),
you need to convert to dollars ($) for total. For example:
__________ Popsicle sticks X ________/Popsicle stick = ___________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X____________________ = ___________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
Total
=__$__________
PART 2: Add up the materials used for the construction of your bridge to see if you
stayed under budget.
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X____________________ = ___________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
______________________ X ____________________=____________
Total
=___$_________
Questions:
1) Compare totals from Part 1 & 2, how were they different?
3) What could you have done differently in your construction to reduce your cost in
Part 2?
$19.10: $25.70