Daily Lesson Plan
Mr. Gabrielse |Date: 9/01/2005 | |
A. Unit: Math Tools
Lesson: Metric Unit Conversion
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B. MSDE and BCPSS Standards
CLG 5.1.1: Use analytical techniques appropriate to the study of physics
CLG 5.7.2: The student will recognize the important role that mathematics serves when solving problems in physics.
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C. Lesson Objectives:
• Students will be able to do single step unit conversions.
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D. Opening Activity/Drill
• Drill:
1. How many cm are in 1 m? → 100 cm = 1 m
2. How many m are in 1 km? → 1
3. What is any number divided by itself? → 1
Modifications: Extra processing time as needed.
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E. Development
• Immediate Feedback: Correct SI Prefixes in class
• Engagement of Students
o Included in Changing Units PowerPoint: Problem Slide
▪ You have a scale that measures in mg but you need to know μg
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• Exploration Activities
o Included in Changing Units PowerPoint: Math Facts Exploration
▪ Math Fact # 1: Any quantity multiplied or divided by 1 does not change.
▪ Math Fact # 2: Any quantity divided by itself is equal to 1.
▪ Use these two facts to change units
Modifications: Teacher assistance (verbatim reading of instructions…) will be available.
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• Explanation
o PowerPoint: Changing Units
Notes (included in the PowerPoint):
6. Changing Units (p. 20)
a. Write what you are given
b. Turn the SI prefix into a power of ten
c. Multiply by a fraction equal to 1
i. The old units should cancel out
ii. The new unit should be left over
iii. Use SI prefixes to pick numbers
iv. The top of the fraction has to equal the bottom of the fraction
d. Cancel
e. Write the answer
Example: included in the PowerPoint
Modifications: The PowerPoint is available for viewing after class. Questions are solicited.
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• Extension:
o Worksheet: Metric Conversion Factors
o Begin the homework together.
Modifications: Students are encouraged to help each other and teacher assistance is available.
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• Evaluation/Assessment
o Worksheet: Metric Conversion Factors
Modifications: Coach class is after school almost every day. Teacher assistance is provided during class.
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F. Closure
• Study for the quiz.
• We will do more unit conversions.
• Why is it important that conversion factors are equal to 1?
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G. Home Assignment
• Study for the Quiz
• Worksheet: Changing SI Units
Modifications: Verbatim reading of the instructions.
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