Lesson Plan

As Time Goes By

Memories like the corners of my mind
Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Math,Science
Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes
State Standards:
4.MD.A.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given
Thinking Skills:
Remembering: Recalling or recognizing information ideas, and principles. Understanding: Understand the main idea of material heard, viewed, or read. Interpret or summarize the ideas in own words. Applying: Apply an abstract idea in a concrete situation to solve a problem or relate it to a prior experience. Analyzing: Break down a concept or idea into parts and show the relationships among the parts. Creating: Bring together parts (elements, compounds) of knowledge to form a whole and build relationships for NEW situations.

Essential Question

How can we interpret and represent data using the events of President Clinton's life to date?

Objective

Calculate elapsed time using a timeline

Preparation

Working in pairs, students will create three math questions using the timeline. The teacher will collect questions and redistribute to other pairs to allow them time to attempt to answer the math problems. If time allows, have students share their answers.

 

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Procedure

Site visit to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Working in pairs, students will create three math questions using the timeline. The teacher will collect questions and redistribute to other pairs to allow them time to attempt to answer the math problems. If time allows, have students share their answers.

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Last updated: October 7, 2019