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Reasoning and proof

Lesson Plan

1. Starter: Race against the clock - Duration 5-15 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Introduce the notion of a 'race against the clock' and ask students to consider key variables in the example given.
  • Key measurement criteria.
  • How these might be illustrated graphically.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Race against the clockTeacher Notes: 1. Starter: Race against the clock

2. Graph types - Duration 10-20 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Revision of graph types and their application to real-life situations.
  • Types of graphs and their various functions.
  • Graphical interpretation.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 1

Teacher Notes: 2. Graph typesTeacher Notes: 2. Graph types

3. Setting the scene - Duration 15-25 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Russian news footage of the stricken submersible invites students to consider the variables most important to the crew within and the rescue crafts. Students note down key data for use in future tasks.
  • Identification of key measurement criteria.
  • Video: Montage of submarine footage
  • Video: Simulation of the beginning of a submarine emergency
  • Student Worksheet 2

Teacher Notes: 3. Setting the sceneTeacher Notes: 3. Setting the scene

4. The rescue efforts - Duration 15-25 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • The situation worsens. Students use data to answer the questions on Worksheet 3.
  • Multi-stage problem solving.
  • Use of multiple data sources.
  • Interpret graphical information.
  • Student Worksheet

Teacher Notes: 4. The rescue effortsTeacher Notes: 4. The rescue efforts

5. Rescue analysis - Duration 15-25 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • This activity invites students to draw their own graphs to demonstrate events in the final few moments of the rescue effort.
  • Draw graphs of everyday situations.
  • Extended graphical vocabulary.
  • Student Worksheet 4

Teacher Notes: 5. Rescue analysisTeacher Notes: 5. Rescue analysis

6. Plenary: Revision and re-cap - Duration 5-10 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • The class revises key points in pairs, taking it in turns to describe a different graph type, its function and any points to note when interpreting.
  • Revision of key graph types.
  • Familiarity with vocabulary.
  • Student Worksheet 4

Teacher Notes: 6. Plenary: Revision and re-capTeacher Notes: 6. Plenary: Revision and re-cap

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