Jennifer's+Lesson+Plan



Data: Distances of places on the canals
 * __Grade 4__

Document:**

**Title**: Traveling on the canal

KWL as a class on Lehigh Canal Preview the Map Identify the canals. Estimate the distance from one city to another using the key.
 * Objectives**:
 * Students will analyze the data about canals to formulate mathematical connections.
 * Standards**: PA State Math Standards
 * 4E.1.1.1 Describe, interpret and/or answer questions based on data shown in tables, charts, bar graphs or pictographs.
 * 4E.3.1.1 Make a prediction based on data or chance.
 * 4A.2.1.1 Solve problems involving all operations with whole numbers, and/or explain the solution.
 * Materials**:
 * Map
 * Lehigh Canal status sheet
 * Distances data sheet
 * SEA worksheet
 * Math connection sheet [[file:Math Connections.doc]]
 * Introduction: **
 * Activity**:
 * In small groups, use the data sheet regarding places along the canals and the SEA worksheet. Students will consider how we can use this information in math class?
 * In small group, use Lehigh Canal status sheet and SEA worksheet considering students will **independently** create a given number of math story problems using ONLY the information in the status sheet.
 * Students should also, in small groups, be prepared to share what they learned about the Lehigh Canal to complete the KWL chart.
 * Assessment**:


 * Story problems created independently.
 * Complete and discuss KWL on Lehigh Canal
 * Rubrics will be used to evaluate work habits and math skills.

**Great higher level thinking activity by having the student come up with ways you can use the information in math class! Will the students also solve the problems independently or their small group? Will the students be expected to come up with the answer before submitting the questions?Jeanine**

Yes, it is common practice with my students that any problems they create must have solutions on their math connnection sheet. When folded, the solutions are not visible to the partners. The partners solve each other's problems and discuss which answers seem more reliable (it is not always the creator!) A comment section allows for explanation of most accurate response for one chosen problem. Thanks Jeanine.

Jennifer, This is a great way to integrate your history lesson in with the math lesson. Growing up we used to walk on the "towpath" of our local canal. I hope your students really connect with the lesson and appreciate their local history. I'd like to see your math connection sheet. Is it something you have created on your own? Kerri

Kerri, It's actually pretty generic - I can use it for a variety of topics and change directions easily with this format. I added it to my materials section. Jen