Volume & Surface Area
Geometry | Estimated Time 5 hrs | D = 18% A = 15%
Mini-Lesson Targeted Skill:
Engage learners in a targeted content-driven presentation based on a specific lesson, skill of study. Provide a brief explanation of the skill relevance through modeling and demonstrations. Be prepared to remediate and or reteach when necessary.
(15-20 minutes)
The learners will be able to determine the volume and surface area of geometric solids and cubic units.
Video:
(All lesson notes and or annotation should be supported by a topic/ skill driven Outline Template, to assist learners in summarizing the key skills covered)
Materials:
Chart paper
Centimeter Cubes
Tape
Markers
Key Vocabulary:
Independent Practice
Facilitate learning groups to engage in problem-based learning to reinforce mini lesson. Students self-explore.
(20-25 minutes)
The learner groups will identify and demonstrate mini-lesson skill understanding through steps 1 and 2:
Step 1: Complete two of the eight online Quizlet activities (i.e. flash-cards and gravity).
Step 2: Next the learner groups will identify the following shapes within the classrooms: rectangular prism, right prism, cylinder, cone, pyramid, and sphere.
Guided Practice
Engage with small groups to guide lines of thinking.
(20-25 minutes)
The instructor will engage the learner groups in a short oral formative assessment on steps 1, and 2:
Next complete Step 3:
In step 3 learners will creatively build and measure 3-Dimensional objects made out of interlocking centimeter cubes. Then record the surface area and volume of the creation on chart paper.
Lesson Flip /Pull-Outs
Work with the learner to demonstrate mastery utilizing instructor-selected tools through presentation and/or pull-outs.
(20-25 minutes)
At this stage the learner becomes the instructor by explaining the completed activity and the steps taken towards completion. This lesson flip provides the instructor with another opportunity to listen for skill mastery and or guide learner thinking toward sound understanding.
Personal Skill Development
Provide an opportunity for students to utilize online learning tools to facilitate individualized instruction.
(20-30 minutes)
Education Essentials: TABE or GED Academy
New Readers Press Kaplan GED Test Prep Complete Lessons 6-7: Geometry Pgs: 399-403
Essential Education Personalized Learning Plan
Scoreboost
Career and Soft Skill Development: Linkedin.com
The Probe
Provide an opportunity for students to review, ask additional questions, reflect on changes to their thinking, and identify new skills they have developed.
(15-20 minutes)
A-Z Summary (Exit Ticket)
Probing Questions:
Why is understanding mathematical terms are important in solving word problems and how will these skills help you on the GED Test?
How will these skills help you now beyond receiving your high school diploma?
Instructional Evaluation
(How effective was the instruction today)
Review the learner artifacts and exit tickets from each group. Develop a plan of remediation, reteach and or review.
