Metric System

Objectives: Today I will be able to: Understand the size and numerical relationship between the units in the metric system Informal assessment – monitoring student interactions as they complete the warm –up, category sort and scavenger hunt Formal assessment – analyzing student responses to the exit ticket and the price is right activity Common Core Connection Model with mathematics Look for and make use of structure

Lesson Sequence Evaluate: Warm-Up Explain: Metric System Notes Engage/Explore: Metric System Category Sort Explore/Elaborate: Metric System Scavenger Hunt Engage/Evaluate: Price Is Right Evaluate: Exit Ticket

Warm – Up (Day 2) What are the prefixes we will be using for the metric system in this class? Hint: Use the Mneumonic !

Objectives Today I will be able to: Understand the size and numerical relationship between the units in the metric system

Homework Study for the significant figures quiz on Friday, September 5

Agenda Warm Up Day 1: Metric System Notes Day 1: Category Sort Activity Day 2: Metric Scavenger Hunt Day 2: Price is right Exit Ticket

Metric Scavenger Hunt Work in a small group to find objects that fit into the categories. We will have a class discussion about the answers

Follow Mr. Klotz’s Directions for the game Price is Right Follow Mr. Klotz’s Directions for the game

Exit Ticket (1) Complete the “estimation 2” column on the metric system warm up/ exit ticket worksheet We will discuss any changes that you made to the values listed Icebreaker If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Would you rather have to carry an egg (and not let it break), or wear a motorcycle helmet, everyday for the rest of your life ?

Exit Ticket (2) Icebreaker Would you rather live in an igloo or a teepee? Would you rather be the smartest person in the world or the richest person in America?