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ICT-based Educational Application

for Mathematics

- ICTeam Comenius Multilateral Project 2013-2015

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be
held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Partners:

Silifke Cumhuriyet Ilkokulu, Turkey

Goetheschule Wetzlar, Germany

" ", Burgas, Bulgaria

Osnovna kola Mikleu, Croatia

Istituto tecnico industriale-liceo scientifico delle scienze applicate "Oreste del

Prete"- Sava (ta)- Italy

Centrul de Excelen a Tinerilor Capabili de Performan, Botoani, Romnia

" ", Varna, Bulgaria

Primary School Mikleu, Croatia

LESSON PLAN - Ivana Tri


SCHOOL: PRIMARY SCHOOL MIKLEU
GRADE: 6TH
DATE: 2 DECEMBER 2013
TEACHER: IVANA TRI
LESSON UNIT: ORTHOCENTER
TYPE OF LESSON: DEVELOPMENTAL LESSON
DURATION: 45 MINUTES
AIM OF THE LESSON: To enable students to reveal the statement, that the
intersection of the lines, on which the heights of the triangle lie, intersect in one point,
which is called the orthocenter.
OBJECTIVES:
EDUCATIONAL:
students should be able to define the term: the height of a triangle
students should be able to construct triangle heights with the use of geogebra
dynamic geometry computer software.
FUNCTIONAL:
to develop examination and discovering new characteristics
to develop the ability of extraction and connection of given data
to learn how to apply the newly acquired knowledge
to develop the ability to connect maths with everyday life
PEDAGOGICAL:
to strengthen the feeling of responsibility of finishing tasks independently and
to prepare students for further progress.
to develop concentration and thoughtful way of performing a task.
TERMS: the height of a triangle, orthocenter of a triangle
METHODOLOGICAL TYPE OF WORK WITH STUDENTS:
frontal, individual work, pair work
TEACHING METHODS: dialogue, presentation, demonstration, computer work
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TEACHING DEVICE: students book, workbook


TEACHING AIDS: blackboard, chalk, projector, computers
LITERATURE:
G. Pai, . Bonjak, B. ulina- MATEMATIKI IZAZOVI 6 student book and
work book for 6th grade, 1st term, Alfa, Zagreb, 2010.
D. Glasnov, Z. urkovi, L. Kralj, S. Bani,M. Stepi- PETICA+6 student
book and work book for 6th grade, volume 1, SysPrint, Zagreb, 2010.
Makro Lesoon Plan
1. Introduction (10 minutes)
The students have to define the term: the height of a triangle.
Students start the GeoGebra software. The teacher gives short instructions
for work.
2. Presentation (25 minutes)
-The students have to draw an acute angled triangle, obtuse angled triangle,
a right angled triangle and their heights, using the GeoGebta software.
-The students should be able to notice, while observing the drawings, that the
lines, on which the heights of the triangle lie, intersect in one point.
-To introduce the term: orthocenter
Ending the lesson (10 minutes)
To revise the most important facts, to save all the drawings into a computer
file.
Homework: only for those students who find it really interesting tasks for
constructing triangles using GeoGebra software.
Evaluation of the lesson.

MICROPLAN OF THE DAILY LESSON PLAN


1. Introduction:
The students understand the following terms: triangle, perpendicular, height
of a triangle and height of foot. Students remind themselves of those terms during
the introduction of the lesson. After that, students start GeoGebra software of
dynamic geometry. The teacher gives the students short instructions for work: which
buttons to use to draw line segments, lines and perpendiculars.
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2. Presentation:
The teacher hands out the work sheets.
Each student creates an acute angled triangle using the GeoGebra software.
The teacher uses the overhead projector, so students can see what is to be
done. After creating the acute angled triangle, each student draws the height of the
triangle.
The students already know that the heights lie on the perpendicular, out of the
vertex of an angle, to the opposite edge of the triangle, so students will use
the

button. The teacher asks the students what do they notice. Most of the

students will probably answer, that all the three heights of the triangle intersect in one
point.
The students have to work in pairs and create an obtuse and right angled
triangle and their heights. The teacher helps the students to create the triangles. We
don't have to create an obtuse triangle because, we can create one out of the acute
angled triangle by moving one of the triangle vertex, till we get one obtuse angle.
That way, we will save time and realize some advantages by using this dynamic
geometry software. When creating a right angled triangle, the teacher helps the
students to create the right angle. After students finish their tasks, we ask them, what
did they notice? The students should say, that the lines, on which the heights of the
triangle lie, intersect in one point.
*We should ask the students, if they think that that always happens. For
homework, the curious students can find data of Euclid, also known as "Father of
Geometry" on the internet to find out more*.
Now, we can introduce the term orthocenter -the lines on which the heights of
the triangle lie, intersect in one point which is called the orthocenter of a triangle.
The students should also be able to realize, where the orthocenter of an acute
angled, obtuse angled and right angled triangle is. Conclusion: the orthocenter can
stand within the triangle, outside the triangle and at the triangle vertex. We ask the
students to move the triangle vertexes, to assure them into this theory.

WORKSHEET

1. Create an acute angled triangle.


2. Draw its heights.
3. What do you notice, according to its heights?

4. Create an obtuse angled triangle.


5. Draw its heights.
6. Create a right angled triangle.
7. Draw its heights.
8. What do you notice, according to their heights?

9. Do their heights intersect?

10. Try to write down the correct definition.

11. Where is the orthocenter of the acute angled triangle?

12. Where is the orthocenter of the obtuse angled triangle?

13. Where is the orthocenter of the right angled triangle?

14. To check your answers, move the triangle vertexes and observe what is
happening to the orthocenter.

3. Ending the lesson


Each student saves its work in a computer file.
Homework (just for curious students): worksheet: The construction of triangles
using the software.
Students should fill out the evaluation sheets.

BLACKBOARD

Acute angled triangle -orthocenter within the triangle

Obtuse angled triangle orthocenter outside the triangle

Right angled triangle- orthocenter at the triangle vertex

The definitions and characteristics of geometry that the students discover by


themselves, have a long- term effect rather than dictating the students readymade
definitions. Using the software, students are able to try out more practicabilities,
which is usually impossible with the use of only chalk, blackboard and geometrical
kit. The students realize that there are more possible solutions by creating their
constructions on the computer, and the accuracy in GeoGebra is 100%, unlike
creating their constructions on paper. For example, if the students are not skilled to
move the geometrical kit properly, there will be some deviations for 1 or 1 cm...

EVALUATION SHEET
Put a + sign into the right column to describe your experience connected to
the activities. Column 5 describes the best experience.

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It is interesting to find out independently new
mathematical claims and characteristics.
Now I understand more about the heights of triangles.
I would like to work on a computer more independently
during maths lessons
I like GeoGebra
I will try to use the dynamic geometry software that we
used today at school, at home.
I would like to check some other mathematical claims by
using this software.
This lesson was interesting, because I have learnt
something new in maths by using the computer.

Goetheschule Wetzlar, Germany


Use of the EIS-Principle in teaching. Karsten Rauber

Middleschool Grade 6 advanced course


Topic: Fractional arithmetic, multiplication of two ordinary fraction numbers
The EIS-Principle
EIS:

Enaktiv: Activity

Ikonisch: Pictures

Symbolisch: Symbols or language

Example: Addition of numbers

E: Practical action using material such as two pencils and one pencil

I:

S: 2 + 1 = 3

The EIS-Principle derives from developmental psychology (Piaget)

Enaktiv: Something concrete operative from childhood (unlocking reality)

Ikonisch: Further development allows simultanious comprehension of chains

of action

Symbolisch: Acquisition oft he mother tongue

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The Operative Principle is applied. Operations play an important role for the
gaining of insights and the development of intelligence.
Features:

The use of concrete material, drawings and texts that allow the students

to act in real. Most important are the executed activities. (I hear and I forget I
see and I remember I do and I understand)

Reversable, sectional, associative

Fractional numbers as operators:

Fractional numbers instruct multiplicative calculations

Example: Take 2/3 of 3/8 litres of cream (backing recipy)

Lessonplan
Time: 45 min
Topic: Multiplication of two ordinary fractional numbers
Material: Pencils
Medien: Interactive SmartBoard with prepared pictures (see below)

Course of the lesson:


At first the students work Enaktiv on the example: 2/5 of 2/3

The students work in pairs of two, for each pair an operator 1 and 2 is

determined

15 pencils are put on the table

Operator 1 takes away 2/3 of the 15 pencils (10 pencils) and passes those to

Operator 2

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Operator 2 takes then 2/5 of the 10 pencils and puts the result (4 pencils) on

the table in front of him

The next task is to take 2/3 of 2/5, the Operators change places for that task

Operator 2 first takes 2/5 of the 15 pencils (6 pencils) and hands those to

Operator 1

Operator 2 takes 2/3 (4 pencils) and puts those in front of him on the table

Those Enaktiv actions are then displayed as a drawing ikonisch:

=>

=>

Die ikonische display in symbolic display:


2

= 15
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Practical experiences:
The enaktiv example served as an introduction into the multiplication of fractional
numbers ensuring a strong motiviation for the students. The transformation into
iconic and symbolic writing was manages quickly and surely. One should ensure
however that the process of drawing does not take too long, this is not an arts
exercise.

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L.Karavelov Primary School Burgas, Bulgaria

LESSON PLAN 1
Prepared by: Gergana Gineva
Class 4
Lesson theme: Division of whole numbers by a two-digit number
Type of the lesson: Solidifying knowledge and skills
Aims of the lesson: The students will solidify their knowledge and will improve their
skills in dividing multi-digit numbers by a two-digit number.
Tasks:
Educational:
- Revising the knowledge of already studied cases of division, and the analogy that
can be found with some of them
- Directing the students to a way to find the number of the digits in the quotient and
the number which they will first divide by the given divisor;
- Revising the knowledge of dividing by a two-digit number in the cases when there
is remainder;
- Revising the knowledge of the measures of length and time;
- calculating of expressions;
- solving text problems.
Educative:
- Developing of keenness of observation;
- Strengthening of the students curiosity/ studiousness/.
Methods: Lecture, exercise, presentation, demonstration, working with the program
Envision.
Means: Mathematics Students book of Bulvest 2000publishing house, the
classroom board, a multimedia system, laptop, a pre-prepared author lesson using
Envision.
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Course of the lesson:


1.

Organizing the class for work:

During the previous 3 lessons in mathematics we learnt the algorithm of dividing


the numbers after 1000 by a two-digit number .
2.

Checking the homework and revising students old knowledge and skills of

dividing by a two-digit number: Students on duty report if everybody has


homework, then I direct their attention to the board, where a rectangle is drawn and
I ask about the solution of problem 6 from the homework, in which we know the
surface of a rectangle orchard and one of the faces, and we seek how many meters
the other face is long. A student writes the solution on the board, and after he gets
the answer in meters, I ask the class what other units of measurement of length we
know.
3.

Motivating the study work and introducing the theme of the lesson:

During this lesson we will solidify our knowledge and improve our skills of dividing
by a two-digit number as we study cases when there is a remainder. We will also
revise the units of measurement of length and time. I write the theme of the lesson
Division of whole numbers by a two-digit number. Lesson 100.
4.

Practice exercises for solidifying the knowledge and skills:

Everybody opens the students book on page 115/ exer.1 ), in which we will revise
the way in which we determine the number of digits in the quotient and the number,
which we will first divide by the given divisor, and we will revise the knowledge of
dividing by a two-digit number in the cases when there is a remainder. I write the
expressions on the board, and remind of the respective algorithms.
After that we go on to exer. 1 ), where we have to calculate how many centimeters
and how many millimeters are 85 mm. We remember that 1m = 10mm, so
85:10=8m 5mm and these are units of measurement of length and then I ask the
students which are the units of measurement of time. After their answer I remind that
60min = 1h and three students go to the board to find out how many hours and
minutes are 368 min, 435 min, 783 min.
As far as I can see, you do very well with the problems, so it is time we go on with
our work, but this time with the mice (which are handed out before the beginning of
the lesson), and each problem you will first solve in your notebooks, and then you
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will mark the correct answer. Lets see who works the most quickly and the most
correctly. We begin the work with Envision. A picture 1 min = 60 sec appears on
the screen, and on the next two slides are the problems: Write down in minutes and
seconds 863 sec and 390 sec, and for each problem the given time is 1 min, and the
answer is written through a virtual keyboard. A static screen follows 1 day plus night
= 24 hours, and the next two problems are in the form of text questions, to which the
students must answer with only one correct answer: 745 hours are? 1493 hours are?
The next problem is of the type showing on a picture: The divident is 25 773, and
the divisor is 33. The quotient is? On the screen there are pictures of three answers,
and the students mark only the one they think is correct. A text problem follows, in
which they not only have to give the correct answer, but also the numeric expression
they used to reach the answer.
A static screen on the board Problems for curious children. The first problem is a
text question with text answers: Find out how many types of colibri are known in the
world by calculating the expression (1000.20+735): 65= Writing on the virtual
keyboard follows, and the problem is: For one hour one colibri bird moves its wings
252 000 times. How many times does the colibri move its wings in one minute?
Now we have to read carefully and think before we answer. On the next picture
screen is the problem: A candle on the cake burns down for 15 min. How long will it
take for 11 candles to burn if they are lit simultaneously?, and the students answer
by marking only one correct answer.
The teacher gives in advance time limit for each of the problems, and the students
solve the problems in the notebooks and then mark the answers with the mice.
The last picture screen prepares the children for the account of the results: After your
efforts lets see your points!
5.

Summary and conclusions from the lesson: Besides a summary in per cent

which is done by Envision, I also express my impressions from the lesson and the
work of the students.
6.

Setting the tasks for homework: For homework workbook page 45 and from

the book with problems in mathematics page 96/problem 4.

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LESSON PLAN 2
Prepared by: Veska Krasteva
Theme: Roman numerals lesson 20 from Mathematics students book, grade
4, Bulvest Publishing House.
Type of the lesson: new knowledge
Aims of the lesson: Introducing the Roman numerals and their putting into practice
to the students.
Expected results: Students will be able to use Roman numerals in practice.
Inter-subject relations: Man and Society, Bulgarian language and Literature.
Didactic means and materials: Videoclip for the application of the Roman numerals
and a lesson in Envision, prepared by me, historical facts, wireless mice.
Course of the lesson:
Teachers activity

Students activity

1.

Checking the homework

Students share and comment

Did you have any difficulties doing the

homework? ( if yes, explanation follows)


2.

Revising old knowledge

Students measure and draw

Draw a circumference with a center p.

and a radius/ r/ = 2 cm.


-

Draw a circumference with a center p.

and a diameter /d / = 4 cm

They

circumferences have the same

What are these circumferences? What

that

the

radius.

are their radii?


-

explain

Where in the room do you see

circumferences?
3.

Going on to the new theme

Students watch and share what

I play a clip, in which there are different clocks,


on the faces of which Roman numerals are
drawn. There are coins, calendars, historical
events, books and monuments, in which
Roman numerals are used.

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they have seen.

4.

Introducing

the

theme.

Roman

Students write down the

numerals.

theme in the notebooks

- Part of the presentation included in the lesson

is shown and historical facts about the origin of

numerals in the book, and read

the Roman numerals are given, the way they

exercise 2/page 32.

Students

look

at

the

are written and how they can be shown with the


help of the fingers is explained.
Work with the students book
- exer.2/page.32
5.

Explaining the symbols and the way the

numerals are written


Tasks on the board: Write in your notebooks

the numbers from 1 to 10 with normal figures

students write in their notebooks

/digits/ and Roman numerals.

and on the board

Tasks on the board

The rule that not more than three

symbols are written one after the other is


explained as well as the way of writing and
reading the numerals. The number 0 doesnt
exist in the Roman numerals.

Read the numerals:

XVI = 10 + 5 + 1 = 16

XVI = 10 + 5 + 1 = 16

XIV=10-1+5 =14

XIV=

DIX = 500-1+10 =509

DIX =

DCLXVI

DCLXVI =

=500+100+50+10+5+1=666

MDXV =

MDXV=1000+500+10+5=1515

MMII =

MMII=1000+1000+2=2002

MMXIV =

MMXIV=1000+1000+10-1+5=2014

6.

Problems are read and explained

Solving problems from the book

Read from left to right:

exer. 3/page.32, exer. 5/page 32


7.

Checking

the

knowledge

with

individual answer using Envision.

Every student has a mouse and


works alone.

Problems:
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1.

Is it true that 11 is written like that IX ?

2.

Which clock shows 10,10?

3.

Write with Roman numerals: 25 and 55.

4.

1.

yes

Calculate in your notebooks the numeric

3.

XXV, LV.

expression and write the answer with Roman

4.

numerals:

865 ( 439 + 324) =

865 ( 439 + 234) =

= 865 763=

=102( CII)

5.

=
During which century was the Bulgarian

5.

VIIc.

6.

XVIIIc.

2. no

state founded?
6.

P. Hilendarski wrote Slavic-Bulgarian

history in 1762. Which century is this?


7.

Match the numbers with the Roman

numerals:

7.

25

19

XIX

CIII

103

XXV

8.

25
XIX

103

Which is the missing number?

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CIII
XXV

8.XXIX

XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, ., XXX.


8.

Logical problem;

YES

Can we get thirty from the number twenty-nine

XXIX

XXX

by taking away one?


9.

Summarizing the knowledge

With Roman numeral we write:

What do we use Roman numerals for?

- Centuries and months

Note: If time allows problems with sticks can be

- the hours on the clock

included.

- Olympiads
- Volumes of books
- Value of coins

10.

Assessment of the knowledge

11.

Homework

Workbook Lesson 20

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" ", Varna, Bulgaria

LESSON PLAN: Orientation into space, Numbers 1 - 4


Prepared by: Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova
The apple
Date/Day:

Time/ Duration: 20 min

Year- 5/6
Subject: Math
Themes:
Orientation into space, Numbers 1 - 4
Topic:
Orientation into space, Counting from 1 to 4
Skills:
- Developing the childrens orientation into space;
- Developing precision hand motion;
- Differentiation of the objects.
Objectives:
In the end of the lesson children should determine correctly the different position of
the object and counting the animals in the pictures.
Tasks:
- Practicing the prepositions of place through orientation into space;
-Practicing the numbers 1-4 trough counting from 1 to 4.
Interdisciplinary relation:
Literature - The apple, V. Suteev
Description of the lesson:
Using the educational software Envision children determine the position of the
apple in the picture and fix the number of the characters in it.

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LESSON PLAN: THE NUMBERS; DIRECTIONS


Prepared by: Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova
The numbers. Counting to 10 Lesson plan
Pre-primary school

LESSON PLAN
Date/Day:

Time/ Duration: 15 min

Year- 5/6
Subject: Math
Themes:
Students practice counting and number recognition from 1 - 10
Topic:
Counting from 1 to 10. Orientation in supermarket.
Skills:
- Developing the childrens orientation into space;
- Developing precision hand motion;
- Differentiation of the objects.
Objectives:
In the end of the lesson children should determine correctly the different
position of the object and counting the animals in the pictures.
Tasks:
- Practicing the prepositions of place through orientation into space;
-Practicing the numbers 1-10 trough counting from 1 to 10.
- Drawing and handwriting
Interdisciplinary relation:
Social skills, fine motor skills
Description of the lesson:

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Using the educational software,

the children determine the numbers and

objects. They count and draw the numbers and fix the number of the characters
in it. In the supermarket they buy goods, using money.

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Pre-primary school
The lesson "Directions" are appropriate to help preschoolers to understand
the concepts of what inside and outside are. This lesson plan gets the
preschool class up and moving. It also involves a fun game for assessment
that students will enjoy.
The lesson are extremely helpful for the preschool teacher. Use this lesson
for inside and outside to teach your students what the words mean and the
concept that goes along with it. After teaching this lesson the students will
be able to identify whether an activity or item goes inside or outside.
Take students for a walk. Go and visit different places inside the building,
and then go outside. Visit various places outside on the school grounds.
Before going back in the building, stop at the door and get each student the
opportunity to stand inside and then outside. Watch the didactic introduction
movie.
Divide the chart paper in half with a marker. Write inside on one side of the
chart paper and outside on the other. Brainstorm things you do inside and
things you do outside. Show students a cover of a book. Encourage them
make predictions based on the cover.

Envision lesson .

These pictures would make a great bulletin board. An appropriate title would
be Inside or Outside? Up or down? Left or right?
Give students a task to make a book full of things that are done inside or
meant to go inside, up or down, left or right.

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LESSON PLAN: THE APPLE


Prepared by: Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova
The apple
LESSON PLAN
Date/Day:

Time/ Duration: 20

Year- 5/6
Subject: Math
Themes:
Orientation into space, Numbers 1 - 4
Topic:
Orientation into space, Counting from 1 to 4
Skills:
- Developing the childrens orientation into space;
- Developing precision hand motion;
- Differentiation of the objects.
Objectives:
In the end of the lesson children should determine correctly the different position
of the object and counting the animals in the pictures.
Tasks:
- Practicing the prepositions of place through orientation into space;
-Practicing the numbers 1-4 trough counting from 1 to 4.
Interdisciplinary relation:
Literature - The apple, V. Suteev
Description of the lesson:
Using the educational software Envision children determine the position of the
apple in the picture and fix the number of the characters in it.
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LESSON PLAN: Inside Outside


Prepared by: Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova
Pre-primary school
Pre-K lessons "Inside and Outside" are appropriate to help preschoolers to
understand the concepts of what inside and outside are. This lesson plan
gets the preschool class up and moving. It also involves a fun game for
assessment that students will enjoy.
Pre-K lessons "Inside and Outside" are extremely helpful for the preschool
teacher. Use this Pre-K lesson for inside and outside to teach your students
what the words mean and the concept that goes along with it. After teaching
this lesson your students will be able to identify whether an activity or item
goes inside or outside.
Take students for a walk. Go and visit different places inside the building,
and then go outside. Visit various places outside on the school grounds.
Before going back in the building, stop at the door and get each student the
opportunity to stand inside and then outside. Watch the didactic introduction
movie Inside outside.
Divide the chart paper in half with a marker. Write inside on one side of the
chart paper and outside on the other. Brainstorm things you do inside and
things you do outside. Show students a cover of a book. Encourage them
make predictions based on the cover.
Envision lesson .
These pictures would make a great bulletin board. An appropriate title would
be Inside or Outside?
Give students a task to make a book full of things that are done inside or
meant to go inside.

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Silifke Cumhuriyet Primary School TURKEY


LESSON PLAN: Collection Process in Natural Numbers
Prepared by: Rahmi Sari

School:Silifke Cumhuriyet Primary School


Lesson:Maths
Class: 1
Subject:Collection Process in Natural Numbers
Teacher: Rahmi Sari

Writing natural numbers as collection of two natural numbers

Steps to be followed
1)
2) Sub-learning Area: Collection process in natural numbers
3) Subject: Writing natural numbers as collection of two natural numbers
4) Recovery: Writes natural numbers untill 7.20 as collection of two natural numbers
5) Method, technic and abilities: Study, practice, question-answer, reasoning,
discussion, communication, individual studies, group studies, cognitive development
6) Tools and equipments: Counting bar, unit cube, beans, number cards, apple,
plastic plate
7) Duration::2 lessons time 40+40
8) Preparations:Bring 7 pieces of candies and two pieces of plastic plates with you
to classroom
9) Put the candies and plastic plates on the table.Ask different students to seperate
7 pieces of candies in to two plates with random numbers.Collect the numbers in the
plates.Make them understand they can write number 7 as collection of two natural
numbers
Examine the Picture in the textbook with students. Ensure them the total numbers of
apples in the basket and plates are equal.

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10) The event aims to introduce the students that they can write numbers until 20 as
collection of two natural numbers
11) Individual Event: Collected numbers can change but the total not
Tools and equipments: Number cards, counting bar, notebook, pencil.
Process Steps: Take one of the cards with numbers 1 to 20.Ask the students to model
the number on card as collection of two natural numbers with counting bars.
12) Writing a natural number as collection of two natural numbers
Ezgis mother puts 8 pieces of apples in the basket, to plates as shown
How can you separate this 8 pieces of apples in to two plates?
13) Event:
Tool: Unit cube
Process Steps:
*Create groups with 4 students
*Choose 3 numbers from numbers 1 to 20
*Model this numbers as collection of two numbers with unit cubes
*Write math sentences of modelled processes
*Select the leader group of the event that constitutes the largest number of models

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I.I.S.S. ORESTE DEL PRETE SAVA (ITALY)


ACTIVITY 1
Think of a number ...
a. add 12
b. the result by 5
c. subtract 4 times the number in your mind
d. add 40 to the result
Teacher asks some students the final result; subtracting 100 from this result,
"guesses" the number. In the following activity-stimulating teacher, addressing the
whole class, he offers each student to follow the instructions in the notebook; the
teacher does not know what number was initially chosen by each student.
a.

Think of an integer. Lets start:

Teacher then justifies his "foresight" with symbolic computation.


He Invites some students to rewrite in order on the board the given operations,
without actually doing them, as follows:
n.

+12

+ 40

7+12

(7+12)5

(7+12)5 47

[(7+12)5 47] + 40

n.

+12

+ 40

a+12

(a+12)5

(a+12)5 4a

[(a+12)5 4a] + 40

what do you
get?

what do you
get?

Finally he invites to fill out a table like this to reflect on how it is possible, with
appropriate calculations, making the simplest expressions.

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Before

After
Now you cant write this expression

a+12

in a a different way, : it is a simple

a+12

expression
But
(a+12)5

here

you

distributive

can

apply

property

of

the
the

a5 + 125

product.
And then:
(a+12)5 4a

5a + 60

Using the just found result, lets


rewrite:
Now we change the order (why can
you do?)
Lets add a parenthesis (why can
you do?)

5a + 60 4a
5a 4a + 60
(5a 4a) + 60

We can now apply the distributive


property to the expression within

(5 4)a + 60

parentheses:
By performing the calculation we
have:
But 1 is a neutral element for the
product, and then:
[(a+12)5
4a]+40

Using the just found result, lets


rewrite:
And finally, the final result will be:

1a + 60

a + 60

a + 60 + 40
a + 100

Now you can reveal the "trick" of the teacher!


The teacher let his students observe that the rules of calculation are nothing but the
application of the rules of arithmetic; in particular he highlights the role of the
distributive property that allows you to "distribute" a product on a sum but also to
"pick up" a common factor, depending on how you interpret the equality:
a(x + y) = ax + ay .

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LESSON PLAN:

Arithmetic helps algebra and algebra helps Arithmetic,

Prepared by: Pichierri Cosimo

Teacher: Pichierri Cosimo


Name of the school: "O. DEL PRETE "
School Type: High School for Science and Technology
Class involved: I A
Experience started on 05/02/2014
Experience finished on 12/02/2014
Hours of experimentation in the classroom: 6
Hours of personal work outside the classroom: 3

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPERIENCE


The class IA, where I carried out the experience, consisted of 23 pupils .
It wasnt very homogeneous about basic skills, and about learning rhythms and all
'participatory attitude. The average profit was just enough with a few outstanding
elements.
The chosen activity was proposed when I was getting ready to introduce algebraic
calculation.
Many students remembered the technique of the sum of polynomials studied in
Scuola Media, so they did not have particular difficulty in this.
I thought to make the experience as an introduction to the operation of
multiplication of polynomials.
I proposed the Activity 1 : Think of a number ... as a class game: addressing the
whole class, I suggested to each student to execute the instructions in the
notebook.
I asked some guys the final result, and ... "magically" I "guessed" the starting
number.
I repeated the experience, especially for those who had not performed calculations
correctly and then I asked him how I had to guess the thought number.
Under my leadership on the blackboard, I invited the students to rewrite the
operations, in order, without actually doing them.
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After reflecting on what the sequences of operations had in common, regardless


of the starting numbers, the expression has been generalized by writing it in a way
independent of the thought number.
I highlighted the fundamental role of the distributive property in this game of
numbers and letters.
Later, in the laboratory, I illustrated the geometric interpretation of this rule of
calculation and asked them to draw separately with GeoGebra two rectangles with
dimensions x, and y, b and a third rectangle with size and led them to consider that
the area of the first two rectangles is equal to 'area of the third rectangle:
ax+ay=a(x+y)

ORGANIZATION OF WORK
Group work :

Yes

It involved the entire class

Yes

It

Yes

made cross-connections with

other disciplines / teachers


If Yes, What?

Italian, trying to get the correct language.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Describe how the activity has been welcomed by the students and the way they
have fulfilled their mandates. Describe the working climate.
Initially the boys felt immediately the diversity setting of "do" maths, highlighting
insights sometimes relevant and ulfilling the proposed target that was reflection
and justification of the proceedings, for me.
The working atmosphere was positive and constructive allowing full collaboration
between students more oriented operation with others more likely to discussion
and elaboration of concepts.

LEARNING: SUCCESSES AND DIFFICULTIES


Detecting the positive results and the difficulties faced by students in the
understanding of various mathematical concepts and methods of overcoming

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Comments to the results:


Positive results from the point of
view

They achieved a small improvement in


the relations between them socializing
and have increased their concentration

motivational
(attitude / interest / commitment)

Positive results from the cognitive


point of view

time and participation in school activities


by assuming a more educated behavior
they are learning, finally, that the PC is
not just for play or connect to facebook
but can also be used to study.
Methods of overcoming

Difficulties from the point of view

By setting the lesson as a game, starting

motivational

from their everyday lives with small

(attitude / interest / commitment)

examples showing that mathematics is


a part of their daily lives.

Difficulties in terms of cognitive


point of view:
(Increasing in the level of learning)

Simple exercises of calculation and


gratify them their small successes.

DIFFICULTIES IN ORGANIZATION
Describe the difficulties faced in the activities during the experience.
Difficulties

Strategies of overcoming difficulties

Not many

Dividing the class into small groups and alternate them so that

difficulties

everyone can use and learn new educational software.

EVALUATION
Which verification tests have been given?
1) Let x be the measure, expressed in cm, of the side of a square, with x>2. It
decreases the side of 2 cm.
Among the three following algebraic expressions, what is that which expresses the
decrease in the area of the square?
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x 2 22

x2 x 2

x 2

22

Show that the decrease considered can be expressed by.....


2) Consider any integer number, multiply it by the number which is obtained by
adding to it 2; add 1 to the obtained product.
The result you get is a perfect square. After verifying this property in two cases,
show it in general.

a b a b
2

4ab

3) Interpret geometrically and test the following equation:


4) Consider a triangle; how does its area change if the base is reduced by 10%
and the height increases by 10%?
If we denote by p the rate of change of the base and height, what is the percentage
change in the scope?
The results can be considered positive as only 30% reported insufficient votes, but
if I think about the initial situation of the class I can consider myself satisfied.

The proposal work unit enabled the implementation of an effective support for
students in difficulty.
Yes

No

How: with a different approach to the matter and with the group work.
The

work

unit

has

given

permission

to

carry

out

an

effective

stimulating action for the brightest students.


Yes

No

How: taking responsibility even further, transforming their break times


helping classmates in distress.
Using new educational software.

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Referring to the experience related to this Work Unit, do you detect changes in
your educational setting, in your attitude toward discipline, .... compared to the
previous practice of teaching?
What do you consider to be the most significant?
Personally I didnt do many changes in my teaching approach, but I think that
sharing the strategies proposed by the project, I realize that you have to keep in
your mind the times and available curricular hours and very often you can get
caught by the rush and come back to the usual lecture.

THE GEOMETRIC INTERPRETATION

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Centrul de Excelen a Tinerilor Capabili de Performan, Botoani, Romnia

LESSON PLAN: Circle


Teacher: Daniela Nela Ionasc
Class VII them
05/20/2015
Learning Unit: Circle
Lesson Title: Problem solving and appliedLemoine's circles
Type of lesson: training skills and abilities
Time: 50 minits
Venue: math lab

General skills:
1. Identify data and mathematical relationships and their correlation to the context
in which they were defined.
2. Data processing quantitative, qualitative, structural, contextual statements
contained in math.
3. Using algorithms and mathematical concepts to characterize a local or global
situations.
4. Expression of mathematical quantitative or qualitative characteristics of a
concrete situation and their processing algorithms.
5. Analysis and interpretation of characteristics of a situation mathematical problem.
6. Mathematical modeling of various problematic contexts, integrating knowledge
from different fields.
7. Using new technologies.

Specific skills:
CG1-8. Recognition and description of the elements of a circle, a geometric
configuration.
CG2-8. The calculation of segment length and appropriate measures angles using
the methods geometrical configurations include a circle.

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CG3-8. Use of information provided by a geometric configuration for deduction of


some properties of the circle.
CG4-8. Expression of the properties of a circle into mathematical language
elements.

Methods and processes: conversation, exercise, competition, logic modeling, work


in groups, observation, problem solving, educational software.

Organization forms of the class: individual and groups of students.

Evaluation forms: observation, evaluation of students, checking drawings, student


grading, encouragement, praise.

Means of education: geometric kit, rebus, typesetting, worksheets, whiteboard,


computer, GeoGebra.

Preparing:

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47

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Worksheet 1

Complete the cross word below, completing horizontal corresponding definitions to


words.

Vertically achieve your word ...

Horizontal:
1. Segment joining two points on the circle is called....
2. Rope passing through the center of the circle is called ....
3. The portion of the circle between two distinct points on the circle is called ....
4. If two circles are equal when they are called rays circles ....
5. A tip angle in the center of a circle is called ....
6. Segment joining the center circle with a point on the circle is called ....
7. A measure of arc is called ....

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Worksheet 2

Lemoine'scircles

The first circle of Lemoine


The K Lemoine's point of a triangle ABC go MN, PQ, RS parallel to the sides.

Then the points M, N, P, Q, R, S is a circle called Lemoine's first circle of the triangle
ABC.

Figure 1. The first circle of Lemoine

Demo:

Parallels NM, PQ and RS sides BC and AB respectively to determine

parallelograms AC ARKQ, BPKN and SCMK with diagonals means the medians AK
BK CK respectively.

It follows that RQ, NP, MS are antiparallel with BC, AB AC respectively.

Looking quadrilaterals so PSRN, PSMQ and NMQR they are writeable.

Quadrangle NPQR is trapezoid (NR || PQ) isosceles (ARQ ACB BNP)

so he is writable.

NMSP is trapezium quadrilateral (NM || PS) isosceles (CSM CAB

BPN) so he is writable.

Quadrangle RQMS is trapezoid (NR || PQ) isosceles (SMC ABC AQR)

so he is writable.
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Considering C quadrilateral circumscribed circle PQRN have S C (RNPS)

writable, M C (NMSP writeable) then C is the circle sought.

The second circle of Lemoine


The K Lemoine's point of a triangle ABC go MN, PQ, RS antiparallel to the sides

(MN if BC is antiparallel = ). Then the points M, N, P, Q, R, S is a circle


called the second circle Lemoine of the triangle ABC.

Figure 2. The second circle of Lemoine

Demo:

Or Q,SBC, N,PAC and R,MAB whether so MN, SR and PQ are antiparallel to


the sides BC, CA, AB.
KRS because it is isosceles
m(KQS)=m(KSQ)=m(BAC) => KQ KS
KNP because it is isosceles
m(KNP)=m(KPN)=m(ABC) => KN KP
KRM because it is isosceles
m(KRM)= m(KMR)= m(ACB)=> KR KM.
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But because K is the intersection of medians is the middle of three segments


namely

{

, , , , belong to acircle with centerK

Called the second circle of Lemoine.


Given his circles Lemoine above, we should note the following:
- Antiparallel QPNMRS because

they are in these cond circle diameters of

Lemoine
- Triangles QNR and SPM have sides perpendicular to the sides as the QP, NM
and RS are diameters.
- Triangles QNR

PMS and are similar to CAB. QNPM it QNPM is

parallelogram (diagonals are halved) scored, so it rectangle.

m(RQN)=m(C)=m(SPM) the angles of the sides perpendicular.

=
=
cos cos cos
In an isosceles triangle
() = () = ()

= cos
= 2
2
cos

In an isosceles triangle
() = () = ()

= cos
= 2
2
cos

In an isosceles triangle

() = () = ()

= cos
= 2
2
cos

Given
= =

=
=
cos cos cos

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LESSON PLAN: The Perimeter of a polygon (square, rectangle, triangle) Teacher: Prof. Dr. Geanina Tudose
1. DESCRIPTION
School: School Nr. 11 Botosani
Class: 5th Grade Period A
Teacher: Prof. Dr. Geanina Tudose
Subject: Mathematics- Geometry
Content: The Perimeter of a polygon (square, rectangle, triangle)
MAIN GOAL
Understand the concept of perimeter for polygon and their applications
OBJECTIVES
The students are expected to

use the ruler on their kit and the virtual ruler to calculate the segment length

be able to solve problems involving lengths , distances and fractions

use the formula for the perimeter of an equilateral triangle, square and

rectangle

use these concepts in more complex problems that involve perimeters

RESOURCES AND ICT tools:

laptop and projector for a a Power Point presentation and text problems

flip-chart for solving problems

use of www.mathplayground.com to use a virtual ruler and compute the

perimeters of rectangles

cards

Textbook: Arithmetic for 5th grade, by A. Balauca

2. PROCESS/ACTIVITIES
1.

Introduction

Ask students for previous day homework; and check their notebooks

Ask volunteers to review the units of length measurements


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Introduction of new concepts

Presentation on perimeter of rectangle, square, triangle (attached the ppt

presentation)

Use the virtual rule on www.mathplayground.com, to show how to compute

perimeters

Solicit one student to come to the computer, demonstrate and check answer

2. Interaction

Students draw on their notebooks a rectangle, use their rulers to find lengths

and widths and calculate the perimeter.

Solicit students to solve questions on the flipchart

Problem 1; Easy application of formula

Problem 2: Given a certain relationship between length and width and a given

perimeter, find out the length and width

Problem 3: A word problem that applies the concept of distance. Students

must be able to compute a fraction from a given number


and to be able to explain the distance of a road. Encourage two students to explain
the same solution.

I present a problem and two solutions for a composite figure.

3. Integration

Quiz: students sitting on the same desk (3) receive a problem of computing

the perimeter figure of a composite. They are allowed to discuss and agree on the
solution.

Ask for each desk representative to show and explain the solution

4. Final Remarks

Ask Students to briefly review the content of the lesson and the main formulas

for perimeters

Give the homework for the next day

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LESSON PLAN: Houses - Teacher: Maria Oniciuc


School Mihai Eminescu College, Botoani
Teacher: Maria Oniciuc
Class: IX G
Level: 7th year of study, L1
Textbook: English, my love! Editura Didactic i Pedagogic
Date: 14th May, 2015
Topic: Houses
Type of lesson: mixed
Aim: developing vocabulary and critical thinking skills so that at the end of the lesson
the students could attain the following objectives:
I. Cognitive:
1. to write words related to the given topic;
2. to give at least two arguments to sustain their own point of view;
3. to identify advantages/disadvantages of living in a castle/block of flats;
4. to write a five-minute essay on the given topic.
II. Affective:
The students should be stimulated to show interest and take active part in the
development of the lesson.
Approach: communicative approach
Skills: speaking, writing, listening
Methods and procedures:
dialogue, conversation, exercise, elicitation, compare and contrast, cluster, T-chart,
essay.
Resources:
-

materials:

textbook,

copybooks,

handouts,

computer,

sites:

1.

http://www.cglearn.it/mysite/civilization/uk-culture/types-of-houses-in-england/ , 2.
https://hagafoto.jp/templates/hagahaga/topics/house/house-e.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj3HU7_Y8Io
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL9sutnl9Zc
- 29 students
- time: 50 minutes
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3.
4.

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LESSON PLAN: The reduction formulas to the first quadrant - Teacher: Tric
Teodor
Date:25.02.2015
Class:IX-a B; Subject: Mathematics- Geometry
Theme: Reduction Formulae to the First Quadrant; Lesson type: mixed
General competences
1.

The identification of some mathematical data and relations and their

correlation according to the context in which they were defined


2.

The processing of the date of the quantity, quality, structure and context type

which are included in mathematical statements.


3.

The use of algorithms and mathematical concepts for the local or global

characterization of a concrete situation


4.

The expression of quantity or quality mathematical characteristics of a

concrete situation and of the algorithms of its processing


5.

The analysis and the interpretation of the mathematical characteristics of a

problem-situation
6.

The mathematical shaping of some various problematic contexts through the

integration of knowledge in various fields.


Specific competences
1.

The use of some charts and formulae for calculation in trigonometry and

geometry
2.

The translation of some practical problems in trigonometry and geometrical

language.
3.

The improvement of mathematical calculation through the proper choice of

formulae.
4.

The analysis and interpretation of the results obtained through solving

practical problems

Didactic methods and strategies: frontal, individual, reviewing conversation,

explaining, problem-solving.

Teaching aids:

Text books, ppt presentation, worksheets.

Organization : frontal and individual activity


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Procedures:
1.

Organizing

-the teacher asks about the absent students and registers them
-the teacher makes sure that the atmosphere is the proper one for the lesson- 2
minutes
2.

Checking the knowledge introduced in the previous lessons and reviewing

those items which are necessary for the new topic -10 minutes
I check a few homework notebooks, after I ask the students What topic did we
discuss about during our previous class?
The expected answer is: During our previous class we talked about: The sign of
trigonometry functions.
I ask the students the following questions:

What is a trigonometry circle?

The expected answer is :

The oriented circle with its center in the origin of the Cartesian reference point

and with the radius equal to the unit is called trigonometry circle, marked with C.

Which is the sign of the trigonometry functions?

The expected answer is :

If then

3.

Introducing the new items -30 minutes

I introduce the students the title of the new lesson Reduction formulae to the first
quadrant, PPT presentation
4.

The reinforcement of the newly introduced items and feed-back-6 minutes

The students solve some applications on the worksheets.


5.

Homework assignment -2 minutes

Worksheet:
1.

Calculate: cos 300+cos450+cos600+cos 900+cos1200+cos1350+cos1500

2.

.. sin 1700 sin 100

3.

Calculate: a) sin 2250 ; b)sin 1350 c)sin

g)sin

11
6

59

5
4

d)cos 4

11

e)tg

f) ctg 1500

LESSON PLAN: The definite integral of a continuous function - Teacher:


Buzduga Nicolai

Date: 13.04.2015

Grade XII-th

Topic of the lesson: The definite integral of a continuous function

Type of lesson: Lesson for acquiring new pieces of knowledge

General competences:
1. Identification of mathematical relations and data and their link depending on the
context on which they were defined.
2. Processing of quantitative, qualitative, structural and contextual data, comprised
in mathematical questions.
3. Use of algorithms and mathematical concepts for the local or global defining of a
practical situation.
4. Expression of the quantitative and qualitative mathematical characteristics of a
practical situation and its processing algorithms.
5. Analysis and interpretation of the mathematical characteristics of a practical
situation.
6. Molding of some various problematic contexts, by involving knowledge from
different fields.

Specific competences to be acquired:


C. 3. Use of algorithms to calculate definite integrals.
C. 4. Explanation of the calculating options of definite integrals, with the purpose of
optimizing the solutions.
C. 6. Application of the differential or integral calculus in practical problems.

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Values and opportunities:

1. Development of a creative, open mind and an independent system of thought and


action.
2. Showcasing an initiative spirit, a disponibility to solve various tasks, a tenacity
and perseverance, as well as a collectedness ability.
3. Development of an aesthetic and critical spirit, of a strong capacity of appreciating
the rigor, the order and the elegance in the architecture of solving a problem or
building up a theory.
4. Training the habit of turning to mathematical methods and concepts in dealing
with common situations or to solve practical problems.
5. Building up motivation to study mathematics as a relevant field both in the
personal life and in ones career.

Development of the lesson

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Annexe.Working sheet. Definite integral of a continuous function.


Using the Leibniz Newton formula solve the following integrals:
2

1)

x dx ;
5

14) sin xdx ;


0

2)

dx ;

15) cos xdx ;


0

3)

dx ;

16)

x dx ;
7

1
3

dx ;

18) tgxdx ;
2
3

2 2

7)

1
3

dx ;

19)

x2 1
dx ;
8)
x
2

e dx ;
x

3
4

10) 10 dx ;
x

2 dx ;
x

4
3

1
dx ;
25

1
dx ;
1 x 3

13)

x 3
2

dx ;

dx

1
4 x2

9 4x 2

dx ;

dx ;

23) 3 x 43 x dx ;
0

12)

x2 1

22)
0

11)

21)

20)

9)

dx ;

1
dx ;
sin 2 x

x x dx ;

6)

17)

5)

3
4

4)

cos

3 2

24) x 5 4 x 3 2 dx
x x
1
e

5
6
25) 2

9
4

65

dx

x2 9
3

LESSON PLAN: Upstream Upper Intermediate - Teacher: Ctlina Melniciuc

Unit

PLANET ISSUES
Vocabulary practice on environmental issues and

Lesson

Future Forms

Place

Theoretical Highschool Nicolae Iorga Botoani

Target group

Students from the 11th grade, Humanities


O1 use vocabulary connected to environmental
problems
O2 bring arguments for and against the topic

Derived

O3 work together to carry out a task

competences

O4 write down notes from a text they listen to


O5 explain and use the new words and phrases
O6 express personal opinions on environmental
problems

Approach

Involvement

Communication

Cooperation

- exercise, listening comprehension, communicative

Methods

approach

Means

- laptop, tape, textbook, workbook, cassette player

Time

50 minutes (8.00 9.00)

Organisers

Teacher, Catalina Melniciuc

Stage

Activity

Means

Role
Participants

Organiser

Warm up(1)
1.Warm-up

Theme and purpose

Lecture

presentation

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Listen

Introduces

Stage

Activity

Means

Role
Participants

Organiser

The teacher introduces the


topic and gives the
students the evaluating
scheme which will help
them to appreciate the
homework. The students
will listen to the indications
of using it
1. Practice :

Why the Antarctic is

considered the key to


Planet Earth?
consequences of pollution
in this region
Film presentation air
pollution

Frontal

activity

Has the

Watch

Facilitates

presentation impressed
2. Activity

you?

Watch
the

Who is responsible

Which was the


Debate

strongest impact that the

Involve in the
dialogue

presentation has had on


you?

Lectures

videos

for this phenomenon?

Listen

Will this change

your attitude? How?


Film debating global
warming

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Moderates

Stage

Activity

Means

Role
Participants

Organiser

Can the material

advantages replace the


loss of stability on our
planet?

Which are the

resources you discovered


in order to solve such
problems?

What do you expect

from
school/society/authorities?

How can we

improve the situation?


Which are the solutions?
2. Production
- independent activity :
exercises focusing on
vocabulary practice, ex
13/pag 162
- listening: ex 1b/pag 162
- pair activity: ex 4/pad
162
3.
Evaluation

Follow-up (5)

listen

Final appreciation.

Lecture

Homework

selfassessment

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Lectures
Supervises

LESSON PLAN - WORKSHEETS FOR PHYSICS LESSONS - Teacher: Adriana


Vatavu
1.

Determination of sliding friction.

Required materials:
A pulley, a hook for notched discs, notched discs, a tribometer, an inextensible
thread, a tray, standards weights, a rectangular piece
PROCEDURE:
1.

Make the installation in the figure above.

2.

Add notched discs in the hook until the system formed by the rectangular

piece on the horizontal plane and the tray begins to have a rectilinear motion. In this
case, the weight G of the tray and of the standards weights on the tray (the thrust)
is equal to the sliding friction Ff .
3.

G = Ff

Place different bodies of known mass on the rectangular piece and then add

notched discs in the hook until the system has a rectilinear motion.
Method I:

(N)

Ff = m g

( kg )

(N)

N=Mg

(kg )

The experimental results obtained are presented in the table:

determinations

Number of

4.

1
2
3
4
5

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Ff
N

m
M

In which M - the weight of the rectangular piece + known weights ; m - the weight
of the tray + known weights
Method II:
The graphical determination of the coefficient of sliding friction , represents the
selection of two points, A and B, on the represented line, which are at some distance
one from the other. In the right triangle ABC, the cathetus BC represents N A - NB ,
and the cathetus AC is FfA - FfB .

5.

F fA F fB
NA NB

tg

Draw the grapf of the function Ff =f ( N ) on the graph paper.

Using a protractor determine the angle , then with GeoGebra, determine the
tangent of the angle, which is the spring sliding friction.
Conclusion :
....................................................
2.

Determination of elastic constant of a spring

Required materials:
A spring, a hook for notched discs, notched discs, a support for the spring, a ruler.
PROCEDURE:
1.

Suspend the spring.

2.

Measure the initial length of the spring (l0) in the undeformed state.

3.

Add notched discs one by one at the free end of the spring.

4.

For each notched disc added, measure the length of the spring in deformed

state.
The elastic force is equal to the force that deforms the spring, in our case it is equal
to the weight of the notched discs.
Fe = Fdef = G

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Method I:

Method II:
6.

The experimental results obtained are presented in the table:


Number of
discs

Fe ( N ) = G ( N )

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l0

(m)

(m)

(m)

k =km km

km
(N / m)

k
(N/ m)

Fe
l
(N/m)

km
( N /m )

l
(m)

(m)

l0
(m)

Fe ( N ) = G (N)

The experimental results obtained are presented in the table:

Number of
discs

5.

7.

The data is transferred onto the graph paper, and the graph is drawn Fe=

f(l):

Using a protractor determine the angle , then with GeoGebra, determine the
tangent of the angle, which is the spring constant.
Conclusion :
....................................................

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LESSON PLAN: Determining elastic constant of a spring Study of spring


grouping, - Teacher: Buctaru Magda Mihaiela
School: C. N. A. T. Laurian, Botoani
Subject: Physics ; Grade: a IX-a
Teacher: Buctaru Magda Mihaiela
Teaching unit: Principles and laws in classic mechanics
Number of classes: 2
Lesson contents: Interaction and its effects. Hook law. Elastic constant of a spring.
Questions, exercises, problems. (Physics curricula for 9th grade)
Lesson subject: Study of grouping springs. Determining elastic constant of two
springs grouped in series and in parallel
Learning model: Experiment
Key competence: Theoretic and experimental scientific investigation applied in
Physics
Specific competences: derived from the learning pattern, according to the following
table:
Material resources: experimental activity hand-outs, mechanic kit, computer
Sequences of learning

Specific competences

unit
1.

Evoking

Anticipating

Asking questions and giving alternative hypotheses,


examining

information

sources,

projecting

investigation;
2.

Exploring

Investigating
3.

Reflexing

Applying

Transfer

samples,

analyzing

and

interpreting

information

Explanation
4.

Collecting

Testing alternative hypotheses and proposing an


explanation

Including other particular cases and communicating


results; Impact of the new knowledge (values and
limits) and valorizing results

Sequence IV Applying Transfer


Generic: What beliefs this information give me?
What else can I do if I have this information?
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Specific competences (derived from the project model): Including other particular
cases in communicating results. Impact of new knowledge (values and limits) and
valorising results;
Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students

(individually,

in

groups,

with

teacher)
Show

students

organizer

cognitive

Follow simulation and refresh knowledge

(introductory

The constant of spring elasticity can be

lecture):reminds them notions of

determined using spring characteristics (aria

elastic force, elastic constant,

of cross section, length in original state, way

Hook law (presents interactive

of

application)

graphically, studying the deforming force and

Offer students materials for the

absolute elongation.

experiment

implying

them

longitudinal

elasticity),

but

also

in

solving new problems, evaluating

Make the experiment. Complete hand-outs

procedures/adopted solutions.

table.

Ask students:

Calculates elasticity constant using tangent

To

determine

elastic

of the obtained angle in the graphic

constants of the two springs

representing deforming force dependence to

calculating and graphically.

absolute elongation; compares it to the one

obtained by calculation (according to the

To draw the graphic of the

force according to the absolute

data table).

elongation for the two springs


connected in series and parallel.
-

To

determine

the

equivalent elastic constant o0f the


two springs connected in series
and parallel.
-

To compare the obtained

results to the theoretic ones.

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Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students

(individually,

in

groups,

with

teacher)
-

To

evaluate

measure

errors of the equivalent elastic


constants
Guides students in obtaining

Approach

relations for ks, respectively kp.

grouping of more identical springs

Implies students in making the

Assume roles in the working group, type of

final report and extends their

product

activity outside the classroom

experimental

(homework):

to

problems, essays, etc); establish modalities

report

to present (posters, portfolios, PowerPoint

of

presentations, own films made on computer,

make

ask

short

regarding

the

students
written
results

to

theoretically

be

presented

series/parallel

(lab

determinations,

works,
solving

investigations; gives ideas for the

etc);

structure and content.

Negotiate in the group content and structure


of the final report and the way to be
presented (paper, essay, poster, portfolio,
multimedia presentation, own films, etc);

Lesson type: Lesson of making/developing capacities to compare, analyze,


synthesize, transfer, knowing values, make abilities to communicate, cognitive and
social abilities, etc. Lesson to learn analogy by anticipating means. Lesson of
systematizing and consolidation of new knowledge.

Cognitive process: deduction; Lesson script: deductive. Student notices a


definition of the concept to be acquired/ a rule to solve a problem/ production
instructions and apply them in in particular examples, explain characteristics that do
not fit definition/rule/instruction. Student imagine different trials(experiments) of a
concept to be learnt/problem to be solved/product to be made based on what he
already know to do, notices and analyze partial achievements, successive
representations of the expected result.
75

Simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/mass-spring-lab

Bibliography:
(1) Sarivan, L., coord., Predarea interactiv centrat pe elev, M.E.C.T./ P.I.R.,
Bucureti 2005;
(2) Pcurari, O. (coord.), nvarea activ, Ghid pentru formatori, MEC-CNPP, 2001;
(3) Leahu, I., Didactica fizicii. Modele de proiectare curricular, M.E.C.T./ P.I.R.,
Bucureti 2006;
(4) Ailinci,M, Rdulescu,L,Probleme-Intrebri de fizic, Editura didactic i
pedagogic, Bucureti,1972
(5) https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/

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Annex 1
Determining elastic constant of a spring. Study of spring grouping

Materials at disposition
-

Support for suspending springs

Two springs with different elastic constants, having about the same

initial length
-

Hook with marked masses

Rule

Demands:
-

To determine the elastic constants of the two springs

To determine the equivalent elastic constant of the two springs connected in

parallel
-

To determine the equivalent elastic constant of the two springs connected in

series
-

To compare the obtained results with the theoretic ones.

Theory and work way


The initial length of the first spring is measured l0, then the hook is fixed (15g) and
gradually a marked mass (10g) measuring the spring length l and calculating
corresponding elongation The value of elastic constant is calculated for
each attached mass
+
= 0
= 0
=

()

77

(N/m)

= (%)

(N/m)

(N/m)

(N/m)

(N/m)

(cm)

(cm)

(cm)

(g)

Data are written in the following table:

15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95

Same operations are done for the second spring and for the two types of grouping
the springs, parallel and series.

Parallel grouping

Series grouping

G(N) is represented graphically according to the spring elongation (m) and the
elongation constant is determined from the graphic slope. The result is compared to
the one obtained from calculation.

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Annex2
Experimental results
Determining elastic k1

k1

(cm)

(g)

(N/m)

(N/m)

0,7

15

21,43

0,00

1,1

25

22,73

1,84

1,5

35

23,33

3,86

2,1

45

21,43

0,00

2,6

55

21,15

3,1

65

20,97

0,16

3,6

75

20,83

0,29

4,2

85

20,24

1,28

4,7

95

20,21

1,34

21,37

(N/m)

(N/m)

0,05

0,313

(%)

(N/m)

1,5%

21,371,5%

K1
120

100

80

60

K1= 20,7N/m

40

20

0
0

0,5

1,5

2,5

79

3,5

4,5

Determining elastic constant k2

k2

(cm)

(g)

(N/m)

(N/m)

0,85

15

17,65

0,37

1,4

25

17,86

0,58

2,05

35

17,07

-0,21

2,6

45

17,31

0,03

3,2

55

17,19

3,8

65

17,11

-0,17

4,4

75

17,05

-0,23

4,95

85

17,17

-0,11

5,55

95

17,12

-0,16

17,28

(N/m)

(N/m)

-0,09

0,085

0,5%

(%)

=
(N/m)

17,280,5%

K2
100
90
80
70
60
50

K2 = 17,1N/m

40
30
20
10
0
0

80

Determining elastic constant grouped in parallel kp

k1

(cm)

(g)

(N/m)

(N/m)

0,4

15

37,50

-0,48

0,65

25

38,46

0,48

0,9

35

38,89

0,91

1,2

45

37,50

-0,48

1,45

55

37,93

1,7

65

38,24

0,26

75

37,50

-0,48

2,25

85

37,78

-0,20

2,5

95

38,00

0,02

37,98

(N/m)

(N/m)

-0,05

0,143

(%)

0,4%

=
(N/m)

37,980,4%

K paralel
100
90
80
70
60
50

Kp = 37,9 N/m

40
30
20
10
0
0

0,5

1,5

81

2,5

Determining elastic constant grouped in series ks

k1

(cm)

(g)

(N/m)

(N/m)

1,55

15

9,68

-0,15

2,6

25

9,62

-0,21

3,7

35

9,46

-0,36

4,6

45

9,78

-0,04

5,55

55

9,91

6,6

65

9,85

0,02

7,4

75

10,14

0,31

8,6

85

9,88

0,06

9,4

95

10,11

0,28

9,82

(N/m)

(N/m)

(%)

(N/m)

0,066

0,7%

9,820,7%

0,09

K serie
100
90
80
70
60
50

Ks = 9,9 N/m

40
30
20
10
0
0

82

10

120

100

kp = 37,9 N/m

k1 = 20,7N/n

80

k2 = 17,1N/m

ks = 9,9N/m

60

40

20

0
0

83

10

LESSON PLAN: Determining slip friction coefficient using mechanic energy


variation of a body/object theorem, - Teacher: Buctaru Marius Daniel
School: C. N. A. T. Laurian, Botoani
Subject: Physics
Grade: a IX-a
Learning unit: Mechanic energy. Theorem of mechanic energy
Number of classes: 2
Contents for the learning unit: Mechanic energy of a system of objects (physics
system). Theorem of mechanic energy variation. Isolated physics system.
Conservation of an isolated a physics system mechanic energy. Determining slip
friction coefficient using mechanic energy variation theorem. (Physics curricula for 9 th
grade).
Lesson subject: Determining slip friction coefficient using mechanic energy
variation of a body/object theorem
Learning pattern: Experiment.
Key competence: Theoretic and experimental scientific investigation applied in
Physics
Specific competences: derived from the learning pattern, according to the following
table: (Calculating mechanic work made by the slip friction force, of kinetic and
gravitational potential energy. Solving simple problems by applying mechanic energy
variation theorem in different situations.

Learning

unit

sequences
1. Evoking Anticipating

Specific competences
Asking questions and giving alternative hypotheses,
examining

information

sources,

projecting

investigation;
2.

Exploring

Investigating
3.

Reflexing

Explanation

Collecting samples, analyzing and interpreting


information

Testing alternative hypotheses and proposing an


explanation
84

Learning

unit

Specific competences

sequences
4.

Applying

Including other particular cases and communicating

Transfer

results; Impact of the new knowledge (values and


limits) and valorizing results

The script present a lesson supposing making an experiment in lab conditions,


learning new themes together with undertaking the experiment stages. The central
cognitive process is induction or generalization (developing new knowledge based
on examples of the already learnt concept).
Sequence I. Evocation Anticipation
Generic: What I know or believe about this?
Specific competences (derived from project pattern): Giving hypotheses and
planning the experiment
Lesson type: Initial evaluation; communicating the tasks, presenting cognitive
organizers (introductory lesson); learning the planning (anticipating) process.
Cognitive process/lesson script: planning or anticipating. The student tries in
different ways to acquire a concept/solve a problem/make a product by anticipating
demands, planning means and stages, adjusting them repeatedly

Lesson 1
Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students (individually in groups, with
the teacher)

Presents

students

cognitive

Give

examples

from

personal

organizer (introductory lecture): basic

experience, of objects that have kinetic

notions of a Physics system as a sum of

and potential energy simultaneously.

kinetic and potential energy, unisolated or

Open and use simulations.

isolated

Physics

system.

Presents

simulations.

85

Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students (individually in groups, with
the teacher)

https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/en
ergy-skate-park
https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/ra
mp-forces-and-motion
deduce

Deduce the mechanic energy variation

mathematical expression of the mechanic

theorem by applying theorem of kinetic

energy variation theorem.

and potential energy for an unisolated

Guide

students

thinking

to

Physics system.
Establish correspondence between
mechanic energy variation of a physics
system and mechanic work made by no
conservative forces acting over the
system.
Guides students thinking to particularize

Deduce energy conservation law for an

the theorem of mechanic energy variation

isolated physic system. .

in an isolated physic system with the result


of

deducing

mechanic

energy

conservation law.
Propose two problems to be solved

Solves the problems on the blackboard

referring to mechanic energy conservation

in two ways, the first one by using

in free fall without friction an in case of free

kinematic notions exclusively, the other

slip on an inclined plan without friction

one

using

mechanic

energy

conservation law.
Finds out that the two methods lead to
the same result, hence the validity of
the energy conservation law.

86

Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students (individually in groups, with
the teacher)

Extends

students

activity

(with

Do

the

homework,

give

work

homework), asking them to make a paper

hypotheses, plan the experiment in

on Determining the coefficient of slip

team

friction using the theorem of mechanic

materials for the experiment.

and

choose

the

necessary

energy variation.
Simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/energy-skate-park

Simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/ramp-forces-and-motion

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Sequence II. Exploration Experiencing


Specific competences: Making the experiment and collecting data
Lesson type: Make/ develop capacities to explore, experiment, learning the analogy
process and anticipating the effect, communicating and social abilities.
Cognitive process: analogy with anticipating the effect. The students find a certain
difficulty of a problem, tries to correct it experiencing means.
Lesson 2
Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students (individually in groups, with
the teacher)

Stimulate

students

to

present

Presents theoretical part

papers made at home and invites a

Evaluates the proposed hypotheses,

student to present the theoretical part

material resources, time, group tasks,

Offers students experimental materials

etc.

Asks students to do the experiment

Annex 1.

Sequence III. Reflexion Explanation


Specific competences: Working data and elaborating conclusions
Cognitive process: induction the student notices examples of the concept to be
learnt, gives definitions/solving rules, improving them gradually.
Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students

(individually

in

groups, with the teacher)


Invites students to synthesize observations of

Analyze experimental data

the exploration stage, to analyze the values table.

and apply calculus relations

Ask students to interpret the results and come to

to calculate the two friction

conclusions

coefficients.

Sequence IV Application Transfer


Specific competences: 4. Testing conclusions and predictions 5. Impact of the new
knowledge and valorizing the results.

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Cognitive process: deduction and analogy by anticipating the means. Students


notice a definition of the concept, apply in particular examples, explain characteristics
that do not fit the rule. He imagines different experimentations of a learnt concept,
notices and analyze the partial achievements
Teachers role

Learning tasks
Students (individually in
groups, with the teacher)

Ask students to present the results of the

Present

investigations

(Annex 2)

regarding

cognitive,

esthetic,

their

results

communication, social competences


Final evaluation specifying instruments (written test

Communicate

or oral assessment). Projects, portfolio, etc.

conclusions

Expand activity outside the classroom proposing

Make homework

final

solving problems.
Bibliography:
(1) Anghel, S .a., Metodica predrii fizicii, Ed. Arg-Tempus, Pitetii 1995 ;
(2) Cerghit, I. .a., Prelegeri pedagogice, Ed. Polirom, Iai 2001;
(3) Flie, V ; Mihalache, R. Fizica, manual pentru clasa a IX-a, Ed. Didactic i
pedagogic, Bucureti 2004;
(4) Gherbanovschi, C ; Gherbanovschi, N. Fizica, manual pentru clasa a IX-a, Ed.
Niculescu, Bucureti 1999;
(5) Pcurari, O. (coord.), nvarea activ, Ghid pentru formatori, MEC-CNPP, 2001;
(6) Leahu, I., Didactica fizicii. Modele de proiectare curricular, M.E.C.T./ P.I.R., Buc.
2006;
(7) Pcurari, O. (coord.), nvarea activ, Ghid pentru formatori, MEC-CNPP, 2001;
(8) Sarivan, L., coord., Predarea interactiv centrat pe elev, M.E.C.T./ P.I.R.,
Bucureti 2005;
(9) Ursu, S .a., Lucrri practice de mecanic pentru clasa a IX-a, Ed. All, Bucureti
1995.
(10) https://phet.colorado.edu/ro/simulation/

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Annex 1
Determining the slip friction coefficient using the theorem of mechanic energy
variation of an object
Materials at disposal
-

Object of mass m=5g

Metal inclined plan

Paper

Support for the inclined plan

Ruler

Experimental device

Working mode:
Leaving the object to slip freely from A it will go on the inclined plan from A to B and
continue horizontally till stop on distance AS
We apply the theorem of kinetic energy variation between A and B and B and S
respectively = +
= +

2
2

2
2

= 1 cos

= 2

We get:
= 1 + 2
We repeat it for a height h and determine friction coefficients

1 =
= 1 + 2
{
{

= 1 + 2
2 =
90

For experimental determination we fill in the table:

Nr.

dh'-hd
(mm2)

hs'-sh
(mm2)

ds'-sd (mm2)

s (mm)

= 2 2
(mm)

l
(mm)

h
(mm)

( s is determined as an average of, at least, five measurements

220

543

230

543

240

543

250

543

260

544

270

545

280

546

290

547

300

548

310

549

10

320

550

Error calculation:
=
1

()2
( 1)

91

1
=
1

Annex 2

1
0,400
0,396
0,395
0,399
0,398
0,396
0,403
0,409
0,407
0,415

2
0,514
0,541
0,545
0,530
0,535
0,539
0,521
0,506
0,510
0,496

0,402

0,0021
0,0057
0,0065
0,0031
0,0042
0,0056
-0,0009
-0,0076
-0,0056
-0,0131

0,524

2
0,0097
-0,0173
-0,0218
-0,0067
-0,0109
-0,0152
0,0024
0,0181
0,0138
0,0278

11609,27
11133,49
11155,7
11060,27
11092,5
11131,2
11645,54
12162,61
12224,39
12748,47

42
65
87
109
131
153
175
198
222
246
271

dh'-hd
(mm2)

496,44
491,88
487,08
482,03
477,85
473,42
468,74
463,80
458,59
453,10
447,33

5966,06
6023,06
6084,31
5865,45
5929,40
5997,70
6070,67
6148,68
6232,17
6321,62

0,400
0,396
0,395
0,399
0,398
0,396
0,403
0,409
0,407
0,415

0,514
0,541
0,545
0,530
0,535
0,539
0,521
0,506
0,510
0,496

hs'-sh
(mm2)

543
543
543
543
544
545
546
547
548
549
550

ds'-sd (mm2)

l
(mm)

220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320

= 2 2
(mm)

s (mm)

h
(mm)

Experimental results

4640
4410
4410
4410
4410
4410
4690
4980
4980
5290

0,0021

0,0053

92

0,53%

1,02%

1 =
1

0,4020,53%

2 =
2

0,5241%

Results obtained by graphic means


7000

6500

1 = 0,52

6000

5500

2 = 0,40
5000

4500

4000
10800 11000 11200 11400 11600 11800 12000 12200 12400 12600 12800 13000

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LESSON PLAN: A Healthy Life Style, Teacher: Olivia Gornea, Roxana Vatavu

N. Iorga Theoretical Highscool Botoani Romania


Teacher: Olivia Gornea, Roxana Vatavu
Target group:9th degree
Module: Life syle quality

General competence: Practicing the management of a good quality life stylde.

Derived competences:. The analyse of some phenomena which have negative


consequences on students life style.

Content:Personal life quality: - life style as resource for performance in


school/professional activity
Theme: A Healthy Life Style

Purpose: - Getting familiar with a healthy life style.

Objectives:
Reference Objective:Changing students mentality by making them aware and
adopting a healthy life style.
OperationalObjectives:
To get basic notions which refer to a healthy life style after watching a
movie;
To get basic notions which refer tothe ingredients of a healthy life style;
To correctly solve the group tasks from the annexes
To choose the images which they consider to illustrate the most
appropriate means of spending the free time for a child of their age;

Approaches

and

techniques:

conversation,explanation,

play

role,

discussions to identify which are the factors which influence performance


94

group

Didactic aids: flip chart, ball, marker, videoprojector,work sheets, glue,

Organization: individual, group, frontal


T
ime: 50 minutes

Place: the classroom

Bibliography and sources:

DRAGU, Mariana, BABAN, Marilena, POENARU, Camelia, Proiectul de

lecientretradiionali modern ghidmetodic, Didactica Publishing House, Bucureti,


2011.

NADASAN, Valentin, AZAMFIREI, Leonard,Un stil de viapentrumileniultrei,

EdituraViaisntate, Bucureti, 1999.

The educationalsite: www.didactic.ro

ACTIVITY PLAN

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96

97

ANNEX NO.1
Group __________________
1. You are a pediatrician. What would you recommend to Florinel, (aged 9) who is
overweight, has poor school results, spends most of his time inside in front of the TV,
eats plenty of sweets, lacks energy and very often gets sick?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

2. Which of the next means of spending the free time seems appropriate to you for a
healthy life style?

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ANNEX NO. 2

Have you enjoyed the news, the information and the advice you received today about
a healthy life style? How much have you enjoyed the activity? Cross the balloon you
think it answers the question.

Yes, I enjoyed it a lot. I would like similar activities.

Yes, I liked them

So, so

No, I didnt like it.

Not too much.

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LESSON PLAN: Millikans Experiment, Teacher: Irina Zamfirescu


Subject: Physics
Form: the 10th
Lesson Topic: Millikans Experiment
Lesson Type: Mixed (teaching/ reinforcing/ revision/ assessment)
Viewed objectives/ skills for students:
O1. to get connected at AEL system (Educational Assistant in High schools);
O2. to participate at the teaching of a lesson using AEL;
O3. to solve multiple-choice tests launched through AEL;
O4. to define physical measurements specific to electrostatics (electrical charge,
Coulombiane interaction force, intensity of the electric field, potential energy of the
field- probation charge system, the potential of the field in a point, difference of
potential between two points of the field, electric capacity of an isolated conductor,
capacity of a condenser);
O5. to enumerate the parts of the Millikan device, mentioning the role of each of
them;
O6. to write the fundamental principle for the oil drop which is moving between the
armatures of the plain condenser;
O7. to formulate the conclusion of Millikans experiment;
O8. to solve problems containing data specific to Millikans experiment.
Units of Contents:
C1. The presentation of Millikans experiment using the computer; reaching
conclusions;
C2. Reinforcing the notions specific to the taught lesson;
C3. Revising some notions from the Electrostatics chapter;
C4. Assessing students knowledge of electrostatics;
C5. Homework assignment.
Didactic Strategies
- teaching methods: lecturing, heuristic conversation, demonstration, explanation,
problem solving, exercises.
- educational aids: computer network, AEL system, chalk, blackboard.
Procedure:
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101

102

103

104

LESSON PLAN: Graphic design applications for Second degree equation


graphics, Teacher: Cardas Cerasela Daniela

Date: 20.04.2015
Class: a XI a A
Section : Real
Specializing: mathematics-informatics
Teacher: Cardas Cerasela Daniela
Discipline: Informatics
Learning unit: Elements of oriented programming in visual environment
Theme: Graphic design applications for Second degree equation graphics
Lesson type: enhancing of knowledge and skills
General skills: implementing algorithms in a programming language
Specific skills:
-

Using the development app tools

Developing and implementing an application using Visual C # programming

Establishing an interdisciplinary mathematics-informatics application

Learning activities:
-

Creating a graphical user interface consisting buttons, text boxes and setting

their properties
-

Writing codes attached to controls

Teaching methods: conversation, exercise, demonstration, independent work,


problem solving, case study.
Means of education: computers, software Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express-C
#, overhead.
Organization forms: face-to-face activity, individual
Resources:
-

Pedagogical: Teaching computer science, modern user rating

Official: curriculum

Temporal: 1 hour

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CLASS ACTIVITIES

1.

Arrangements

Time: 3 min.
Teachers activity: The teacher checks the presence, ensures that students are
prepared
Students activity: Prepares the materials necessary for the lesson.
Teaching methods: face-to-face conversation
2.

Updating the knowledge

Time: 7 min.
Teachers activity: Teacher asks the students the following questions:
-

What are the necessary elements to build a GUI drawing application?

What controls do we set in the design mode?

What method will we implement for drawing the graph?

Students activity: Students listen to teacher's questions and prepare responses


based on previously acquired theoretical and practical knowledge.
Teaching methods: face-to-face conversation
3.

Statement of the new knowledge

Time: 30 min
Teachers activity: The teacher communicates the study topic Graphic applications
for drawing the chart of the II degree equations and the objectives of the lesson:
-

Creating an application consisting 3 textboxes, 2 buttons;

Writing a code that must execute when loading the window (load).

Writing a code for the Click button function

Students activity: the students write down what the teacher presented and ask
questions for clarifications. They run the Visual C# app and follow the steps to create
the graphic interface.
Contents:

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Source code:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace Graph2
{
public partial class Form1 : Form
{
public Form1()
{
InitializeComponent();
}
int[] x = new int[1000];
int[] y = new int[1000];
int[] xL = new int[3] { 10, 280, 550};
int[] yL = new int[3] { 20, 50, 80 };
Label[] lbl = new Label[10];
Graphics g, g2;
bool OK;
Pen p = new Pen(Color.Black, 2);
Pen p2 = new Pen(Color.Black, 1);
Color[] color = new Color[10] { Color.Red, Color.Green, Color.Orange,
Color.Cyan, Color.Blue, Color.DarkCyan, Color.Lime, Color.Purple, Color.Pink,
Color.Yellow };
// V-varful parabolei
int a, b, c, delta, Vx, Vy, i, j, col=-1 , k;
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string f;
private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
g = this.panel1.CreateGraphics();
g2 = this.legend1.CreateGraphics();
}
void DrawAxis()
{
g.DrawLine(p2, 0, 200, 800, 200);
g.DrawLine(p2, 400, 0, 400, 400);
for (i = 0; i <= 800; i += 10)
g.DrawLine(p2, i, 197, i, 203);
for (i = 0; i <= 400; i += 10)
g.DrawLine(p2, 397, i, 403, i);
}

private void butto1_Click(object sender, EvenArgs e)


{
CheckImput();
if (OK)
{
f = "f(x) = " + a.ToString() + "*x^2 + " + b.ToString() + "x + " + c.ToString();
DrawAxis();
a *= -1; b *= -1; c *= -1;
delta = b * b - 4 * a * c;
Vx = -b / (2 * a); Vy = delta / (4 * a);
for (i = Vx - 100, j = 1; i <= Vx + 100; i++, j++)
{
x[j] = i*10 + 400;
y[j] = (a * i * i + b * i + c)*10 + 200;
}
i = 1; col++;
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timer1.Start();
AddFunctionToLegend(f, color[col]);
}
else
MessageBox.Show("Invalid

iput",

"Error",

MessageBoxButtons.OK,

MessageBoxIcon.Error);
}
private void timer1_Tick(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
p.Color = color[col];
if (i<200)
g.DrawLine(p, x[i], y[i], x[i + 1], y[i + 1]);
else
timer1.Stop();
i++;
}
private void button2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
g.Clear(Color.WhiteSmoke);
DrawAxis();
col = 0;
}

void CheckImput()
{
OK = true;
try
{ a= Convert.ToInt32(textBox1.Text);
b = Convert.ToInt32(textBox2.Text);
c = Convert.ToInt32(textBox3.Text);
}
catch
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{
OK = false;
}
if (textBox1.Text == "" || textBox1.Text == "0" || textBox2.Text == "" ||
textBox3.Text == "")
OK = false;
}
void AddFunctionToLegend(string f,Color c)
{
p.Color = c;
g2.DrawLine(p, xL[k / 3], yL[k % 3]+10, xL[k / 3] + 40, yL[k % 3]+10);
lbl[k] = new Label();
lbl[k].Size = new Size(200, 15);
lbl[k].Text = f;
lbl[k].Location = new Point(xL[k / 3] + 50, yL[k % 3]);
legend1.Controls.Add(lbl[k]);
k++;
}

}}

Moments of the application

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Teaching methods: conversation, exercise, independent work, demonstration, a


certain soft for creating the app.
IV. Consolidation of new information
Time. 5 min
Teachers activity: The teacher asks the following questions:
-

What kind of controls did we use in the previously apps for creating the graphic

interface?
-

How do we manage the events of the app?

What is the class used for creating the graphic apps in C#?

Students activities: Students answer to teacher questions.


Teaching methods: face-to-face conversation.
V. Evaluation.
Time. 5 min
Teachers activity: the teacher reviews the success of the students, he might as
note them and clarifying the mistakes(?)
Students activity: They keep in mind the teachers observations.
Teaching methods: conversation.

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The virtual experiment Teacher: Daniela Biolan, Alina Biolan

The schools potential of accessing the internet, had eased learning in the virtual
environment mode.
There are situations when its more accessible to use a virtual experiment than a real
one. Virtual labs can be accessed via a portal or a local server and grant students to
run different experiments, just like in a classic laboratory, but in a safe, secure
environment, in order to observe, study, prove, control, and measure the results of a
natural phenomena.
Since the experiments are simulated on a computer, they can be repeated until are
fully understood. Digital resources from virtual laboratories are attractive and user
friendly, converting the class into an unique and enjoyable activity.
I used the platform http://escoala.edu.ro/labs/#, which arranges physics, chemistry
and biology experiments for high school level. Some of them are accessible to the
participants of The Excellency Center for middle school students. As a consequence,
I chose from the physics library, the experiment: Determining the specific heat of an
object.
The platform is accessible designed to students through the fact that it gives
specific theory
information of the
experiment, a
glossary of
definitions, the
periodic table of
elements, all
presented in
remarkable
graphics.

The

task is expressed in
a simple form: Lay down on the work table the materials you need, to determine
the specific heat of a metallic object.

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Students

are

managing

they

own experiment,
and can even set
some

of

parameters.
the
where

the
In

situation
the

materials are not


used properly the
experiment cant
move further. The experiment is guided with audio and written comments which can
help the students when needed.
For this specific
measurement,
one

student

concluded

the

value

the

for

cx=727,82
J/KgK.

This

equivalent
false

so

is
this

message
appeared
the

on

screen:

The value is wrong. Check all the data you filled and try again., so the student has
an immediate reflection of the error.
Also, if the answer is correct on every stage, they receive positive feed-back,
instantly: The table is correctly completed and Congratulations, you finalized the
experiment!

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The usage of the virtual experiments in teaching physics, allows studying the reality
in an ideal way by removing secondary aspects which in the real procedure, or in the
laboratory, the phenomena can be camouflaged or distorted.
The virtual experiment facilitates the clarification of physics laws through
completing the same experiment in all of its complexity. The measurements and the
calculus gives this application a highly practical character and offers a finality in
studying the phenomena or process. Making measurements in the virtual experiment
eliminates the boredom that can occur when simple simulations, much more
approximate, of the physics phenomena, are made on the computer screen.
Furthermore, a quantitative virtual experiment can be used by students at analyzing
the proper problem solving in a certain chapter.
Wisely using computer software in teaching is a modern academic activity, in
which the teachers monologue is replaced with useful and interesting debates in the
classroom and also with excellent individual work skills of obtaining and training their
own knowledge. This kind of applications are acknowledged as an alternative to real
experiment, but also a procedure for improving student understanding of abstract
concepts. It can raise students learning motivation and their interest to involve in a
scientific path. Obviously, the attractiveness of the lessons is enhanced. The best
choice of the teacher would be combining the real experiment with the virtual one.

Resources

Florin Ovidiu Clun, Capitole de didactica fizicii, Editura Universitii

Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Iai 2006

Palicica Maria, Gavril Codru, Ion Laurenia, Pedagogie,

Editura Mirton, Timioara, 2007

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Table of Contents
PRIMARY SCHOOL MIKLEU, CROATIA ............................................................. 3
LESSON PLAN - Ivana Tri .................................................................................. 3
GOETHESCHULE WETZLAR, GERMANY ........................................................... 10
Use of the EIS-Principle in teaching. Karsten Rauber ...................................... 10
L.KARAVELOV PRIMARY SCHOOL BURGAS, BULGARIA............................... 17
LESSON PLAN 1 - Gergana Gineva .................................................................... 17
LESSON PLAN 2 Veska Krasteva ...................................................................... 20
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VARNA, BULGARIA .............................................................................................. 23
LESSON PLAN: Orientation into space, Numbers 1 - 4 - Tanya Ivanova, Stanka
Aleksandrova ........................................................................................................ 23
LESSON PLAN: THE NUMBERS; DIRECTIONS - Tanya Ivanova, Stanka
Aleksandrova ........................................................................................................ 24
LESSON PLAN: THE APPLE - Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova .............. 29
LESSON PLAN: Inside Outside - Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova ....... 32
SILIFKE CUMHURIYET PRIMARY SCHOOL TURKEY ....................................... 36
LESSON PLAN: Collection Process in Natural Numbers, Rahmi Sari ............ 36
I.I.S.S. ORESTE DEL PRETE SAVA (ITALY) ................................................. 38
LESSON PLAN:

Arithmetic helps algebra and algebra helps Arithmetic,

Pichierri Cosimo ................................................................................................... 40


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CENTRUL DE EXCELEN A TINERILOR CAPABILI DE PERFORMAN,


BOTOANI, ROMNIA .......................................................................................... 45
LESSON PLAN: Circle - Teacher: Daniela Nela Ionasc...................................... 45
LESSON PLAN: The Perimeter of a polygon (square, rectangle, triangle) Teacher: Prof. Dr. Geanina Tudose ..................................................................... 53
LESSON PLAN: Houses - Teacher: Maria Oniciuc ............................................. 55
LESSON PLAN: The reduction formulas to the first quadrant - Teacher: Tric
Teodor.................................................................................................................... 58
LESSON PLAN: The definite integral of a continuous function - Teacher:
Buzduga Nicolai .................................................................................................... 60
LESSON PLAN: Upstream Upper Intermediate - Teacher: Ctlina Melniciuc 66
WORKSHEETS FOR PHYSICS LESSONS - Teacher: Adriana Vatavu .............. 69
LESSON PLAN: Determining elastic constant of a spring Study of spring
grouping, - Teacher: Buctaru Magda Mihaiela ................................................. 73
LESSON PLAN: Determining slip friction coefficient using mechanic energy
variation of a body/object theorem, - Teacher: Buctaru Marius Daniel.......... 84
LESSON PLAN: A Healthy Life Style, Teacher: Olivia Gornea, Roxana Vatavu
................................................................................................................................ 94
LESSON PLAN: Millikans Experiment, Teacher: Irina Zamfirescu ................ 100
LESSON PLAN: Graphic design applications for Second degree equation
graphics, Teacher: Cardas Cerasela Daniela ................................................... 105
The virtual experiment Teacher: Daniela Biolan, Alina Biolan ....................... 112

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Editorial staff:
Adriana Vatavu coordinator // Centrul de Excelen pentru Tinerii Capabili de
Performan Botoani ROMNIA
Mighiu Rodica // Inspectoratul colar Judeean Botoani, Romnia
Meike Stamer // Goetheschule WETZLAR, GERMANY
Gaetana Bernardetta Musardo // Istituto tecnico industriale-liceo scientifico delle
scienze applicate "Oreste Del Prete", SAVA (TA), ITALY
Slaven Maari// OSNOVNA KOLA MIKLEU, CROATIA
Ivaylo Binev// " ", Burgas, BULGARIA
Rahmi Sari, Silifke Cumhuriyet Ilkokulu, MERSN, TURKEY
Tanya Ivanova, Stanka Aleksandrova
" "// " ",
Varna, BULGARIA
Magda Mihaiela Buctaru // Centrul de Excelen pentru Tinerii Capabili de
Performan Botoani, ROMNIA
Marius Daniel Buctaru // Centrul de Excelen pentru Tinerii Capabili de
Performan Botoani, ROMNIA
Irina Zamfirescu // Centrul de Excelen pentru Tinerii Capabili de Performan Iai,
ROMNIA

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