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Corresponding Lesson Plans
Essential Learning Outcomes for Unit
essential_learning_outcomes_for_unit.pdf | |
File Size: | 206 kb |
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Student Rubric Handout
student_rubric.pdf | |
File Size: | 55 kb |
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Student Rubric
- The student rubric is designed to be used as a self monitoring tool for the students.
- Students can use it as a check list during the entire challenge to keep track of all their assignments and activities.
- To use the rubric with your class distribute a copy to each student at the beginning of the challenge.
Safe Screen Names and Passwords
Lesson Outline
- Students learn about safe screen names and passwords.
- Students create the screen name they will use for the Great Probability Challenge.
- Students take the screen name and password test.
mission_1_lesson_plan.pdf | |
File Size: | 204 kb |
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Coin Toss
Lesson Outline
- Students make predictions about the outcome of the coin toss experiment.
- Students perform the experiment and accurately record their data.
- Students create visual representations of their results.
lesson_plan_mission_2.pdf | |
File Size: | 268 kb |
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KWL Chart
kwl.pdf | |
File Size: | 115 kb |
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Global Coin Toss Database
Lesson Outline
- Students record their coin toss results in the Global Probability Challenge Database
- Students compare their individual results with the pooled data and record their reflections in the Probability Blog.
- Students create visual representations of their findings.
lesson_plan_mission_3.pdf | |
File Size: | 153 kb |
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Students Author a Probability Project
Lesson Outline
- Students author a probability task in small groups
- Students share their tasks in the Probability Blog
- Students include evidence of their task, images, video, files etc.
lesson_plan_mission_4.pdf | |
File Size: | 204 kb |
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Challenge Wrap Up
Lesson Outline
- Students upload images of the coins they used to the World of Coins.
- Students reflect upon their project experiences in the Probability Blog
- Students finish the KWL chart
lesson_plan_mission_5.pdf | |
File Size: | 98 kb |
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