Reasoning and proof

Russian Priz submersible rescue

Synopsis

This lesson provides students with a memorable context for learning. Presented with events 'as they happen', students respond to a series of challenges, requiring them to interpret and create a variety of graphs, concerning the air supply remaining in the submarine, timing and other critical aspects of the rescue effort. Tasks are progressive with the final one being multi-stage. Numerous extension opportunities permit debate about the importance of international relations, the nature of teamwork and the role of the MOD.

MOD Topic

Russian Priz submersible rescue

Curriculum Checklist

2.2) k. 2.3) d, e, g.

Curriculum Links

• Geography
• Citizenship
• English

Prior Knowledge

Graphical interpretation (all graph types).

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Be able to recognise and read the main types of graphs used in this lesson.

Average ability students will:

• Be able to consider the best type of graph for their needs.
• Be able to sketch some of the graph types studied.
• Be able to use plain language to describe what is represented graphically.

Higher ability students will:

• Be confident using and interpreting all graph types.
• Understand which types of information can be represented graphically and the benefits of this.

Lesson code

M5