Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Introduction to Animal Shelter Needs - Students visit the Woodford County Humane Society to observe and identify resources such as food, bedding, and cleaning supplies through a scavenger hunt. (45 min)
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Brainstorming Resource Management - Back in class, students brainstorm how multiplication can be used to manage the resources identified during their visit, recording their ideas in a shared class chart. (20 min)
Introduction to Multiplication Models - Teacher introduces multiplication models using real-world examples from the animal shelter, emphasizing how properties of operations help in multiplication. (25 min)
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Hands-On Multiplication Practice - Students engage in hands-on activities where they apply multiplication to calculate daily food needs for various animals, using manipulatives to visualize the process. (25 min)
Reflective Journaling - Students begin a reflective journal documenting their learning experiences from the week, focusing on how they applied feedback and self-reflection. (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Observation notes from the shelter visit.
2. Brainstorming worksheets on how multiplication aids resource management. 3. Completed group calculations of daily resource needs using multiplication models. |
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| Preparation |
1. Arrange a visit to the Woodford County Humane Society.
2. Prepare scavenger hunt materials for the animal shelter visit. 3. Gather manipulatives and visual aids for multiplication models. 4. Create brainstorming worksheets for discussing observations. 5. Set up group workstations with necessary materials for calculations. |
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| Week 2 |
Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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| Activities |
Multiplication Strategy Workshop - Students collaborate in groups to create visual multiplication models that reflect the resource needs of animals in the shelter. (20 min)
Applying Multiplication to Word Problems - Using scenarios from the animal shelter, students solve two-step word problems involving multiplication and discuss their solutions with peers. (25 min)
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Resource Calculation Project - Students work in teams to calculate the total weekly resource needs for a specific group of animals, using multiplication models and equations. (30 min)
Peer Feedback Session - Students present their resource calculations to peers for feedback and suggestions, refining their models based on the input received. (15 min)
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Exhibition Preparation - Students finalize their resource management plans and create visual presentations, including posters or digital slides, to showcase their work. (25 min)
Reflective Journaling and Self-Assessment - Students complete their reflective journals, evaluating their learning process, application of feedback, and problem-solving strategies. (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. A completed resource management plan for the animal shelter, including calculations of food, bedding, and toy needs using multiplication.
2. A visual representation (poster or digital slide) showcasing the multiplication models and strategies used to solve supply problems. 3. A two-step word problem created by each group related to resource planning, complete with a solution and explanation. 4. A reflective journal entry documenting the learning process and how feedback was applied to improve their project. 5. A presentation to classmates that includes their resource management plan, visual models, and reflections on their learning journey. |
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| Preparation |
1. Gather materials for creating visual models, such as poster boards, markers, and colored pencils.
2. Ensure access to digital tools for presentations, such as tablets or laptops. 3. Prepare multiplication charts and manipulatives (e.g., counters, base-ten blocks) for hands-on exploration. 4. Coordinate with the Woodford County Humane Society to receive current data on the number of animals and their daily resource needs. 5. Set up a feedback session with peers or teachers for students to share and refine their plans. |
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