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A.d.d.i.e
Transcript of A.d.d.i.e
Instructional Goals
Students will apply knowledge of ratio, volume, surface area, and expressions to a real life situation.
Learner AnalysisAll students are 7th graders
Students have received prior instruction in surface area, ratio, and volume
All students are English speakers
Students have little to no prior knowledge of shipping containers
Learner ObjectivesUse variables to write expressions to express the relationship between cost and the number of containers used.
Determine the ratio between the dimensions of their models and the actual dimensions (scale factor).
Use scale factor to determine size and placement of windows and doors in their model.
Design and build a home using model shipping containers and calculate overall cost of materials.
Use area formula to calculate square footage for ordering floor and paint.