For my 12th grade Math integrated lesson plan, students will spend half the period researching online for a game that involves math. Weather it be Magic The Gathering, Poker, or any other game they come across. They will then be put into groups based on what they selected. They will be assigned to do an out line of the game listing the rules and how the game is played. The next class students will then list all the math aspects of the game, rolling dice, score keeping, etc. I will then meet with each group to make sure they are on the correct track. I will then have them make up their own game using the math we are learning. They will now have the rules and math of other games to help them understand what I am looking for. The purpose of this lesson is for the students to use what we are learning in class in an exciting and fun way. Many times kids will say why do we need to learn this type of math so this will give them a good and fun reason to do so. I feel their math skills will improve and they will have a project they can be proud of doing while being creative.
First, "gaming and games" may not pass through school filters.
ReplyDeleteSecond, begin with learning objectives - what content and technology would you like your students to gain. Once you have identified these, begin designing your activity. Your assessment will list the criteria of learning (both content and technology) that you will use to assess your students.
Follow the rubric as you elaborate on this idea.