TASK 10C: EDG 4376 & EDG 4377
Math and Science Files
Standards
| The student describes, analyzes, and generalizes a wide variety of patterns, relations, and functions | |
| ...describes a wide variety of patterns and relationships through models, such as manipulatives, tables, graphs, rules using algebraic symbols. | |
| ...uses informal methods, such as physical models and graphs to solve real-world problems involving equations and inequalities | |
| The student understands and uses the tools of data analysis for managing information | |
| ...determines range, mean, median, and mode from sets of data. | |
| The student describes, draws, identifies, and analyzes two- and three-dimensional shapes | |
| ...represents and applies a variety of strategies and geometric properties and formulas for two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve real-world and mathematical problems. | |
| ...identifies and plots positive ordered pairs (whole numbers) in a rectangular coordinate system (graph) | |
| The student compares, contrasts, and converts within systems of measurement (both standard/nonstandard and metric/customary) | |
| ...names whole numbers combining 3-digit numeration (hundreds, tens, ones) and the use of number periods, such as ones, thousands, and millions and associates verbal names, written word names, and standard numerals with whole numbers, commonly used fractions, decimals, and percents. |
Math Resources / Lesson Plans
Lesson planning is a vital aspect of the teacher’s resource files. Having a variety of lessons helps the teacher to format in-class instruction to reach students on varying levels. These lessons were found online and I selected them because of the different way they are formatted. Lesson plans vary and it is necessary for teachers to be able to adapt to the style being utilized at their school. Yet basic elements of lesson plans remain such as standards, objectives, and student interest. The teacher that devises standardized lessons around the interest of their students is effective in their craft.
Attachments
Math_Lesson_Plan.doc, Estimation_Lesson_Plan.doc, Probability_Lesson_Plan.docMath Softwares
The Math-media software boasts to offer students a wide variety of educational software. Graphics are clear and lively focusing not only on content area skills but on student interest. The programs are easy to use, offer printable access, and logical teacher instructions. The software also offers basic adult education, GED preparation problems, as well as college level programs. Individual discs start at $49.00 and a set of five is priced at $160.00 making this supplemental tool ideal and affordable.
This site offers interactive educational software providing lessons and games for students from K-8 grades. Graphics are lively and colorful with programs also supporting the language arts teacher. The site offers problems ranging from addition and subtraction to critical thinking and decision making skills. The site also claims to increase a child’s school performance with only 15 minutes a day of devoted time.
Math Websites
This website is for the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. This is a very useful tool to have on your virtual bookshelf. This site offers resources for all levels of education, from elementary to post secondary school. Through membership into the council the teacher is afforded with access to conferences, journals, professional development workshops, books, and lesson plans. A part of the mission of the NCTM is to support the mathematics instructor with current material, a voice, and up to date information on reforms in math in order to help provide students with the highest quality of learning.
This is an interactive math website. Cool math for kids offers games, vocabulary terms, reference sheets, lessons, and links for parents and teachers.
Math Resources / Worksheets
These are ideal for extra practice and serve to help the instructor differentiate their lessons. Worksheets are not to be the prime instructional tool but should be used to supplement the teacher’s instructions. Worksheets may also be used to review skills just before an exam or to gage student level of skill before introducing a concept. These resources could be used for your pre or post tests, warm-up exercises, an extended day period, or even homework.
Attachments
Addition_and_Subtraction_Review.doc, Adding_Money.doc, Three_Digits.doc, Adding_and_Subtracting_Equations.docStandards
| The student understands that all matter has observable, measurable properties. | |
| The student understands the interaction of matter and energy. | |
| ...knows that some source of energy is needed for organisms to stay alive and grow. | |
| The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured, and predicted. | |
| The student recognizes that processes in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere interact to shape the Earth. | |
| ...knows that larger rocks can be broken down into smaller rocks, which in turn can be broken down to combine with organic material to form soil. | |
| ...knows that the water cycle is influenced by temperature, pressure, and the topography of the land. | |
| ...knows that living things are different but share similar structures. | |
| ...knows that living things compete in a climatic region with other living things and that structural adaptations make them fit for an environment. | |
| ...knows that variations in light, water, temperature, and soil content are largely responsible for the existence of different kinds of organisms and population densities in an ecosystem. | |
| ...knows that all living things must compete for EarthÂ’s limited resources; organisms best adapted to compete for the available resources will be successful and pass their adaptations (traits) to their offspring. |
Science Softwares
http://www.kidsclick.com/science.htm
This site offers a variety of computer educational material. Programs cover subjects such as science, math, language arts, reading, and much more. Programs are compatible for Windows or Macintosh computer systems and are also available on CD-ROMs.
http://www.edhelper.com/Science.htm
This is a great website to have as a reference tool. It offers a number of products such as worksheets, lesson plans, thematic units, assessment forms, and lab and science project ideas. Many of the forms are available to per scribers.
Science Websites
This site offers units for earth science, physical science, life science, and process science. It also is ideal for the home schooled child because it allows teachers to build their own science curriculum. It meets national science standards and prepares students for high stakes tests in accordance with NCLB. The site integrates literacy in all of the units and provides supplemental materials. Each unit contains books, lesson plans, worksheets, labs, and suggested activities. This site is truly a gem for the science teacher.
http://www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/kidsweb/index.html
This site serves as a digital library for students in all grade levels. The site is easily navigated. Links on subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, weather, and/or astronomy are also offered. The site may serve as a resource tool even for students to use as a reference file.