High School Functions
How does mathematics allow us to be effective servant-workers? (S-W)
Functions allow us to describe relationships around us. F-IF
The growth of algae in a pond
Minimizing costs for a project
God’s consistency in mathematical truths allows us to carry out our care of creation.
How is mathematics a tool to care for the earth? (E-K)
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve? (O-D, S-W)
Use exponential functions to model pollution (Kuyer’s Institute Lesson) F-LE
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice? (J-S)
How is mathematics a tool to serve others? (S-W) F-LE
Select a Kiva loan, an interest-free, micro loan for individuals or organizations that cannot access a loan. Model the Kiva loan and the equivalent traditional bank loan to identify the financial difference that a Kiva loan makes for a small venture.
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
Examples of trigonometric functions in creation F-TF
Sine wave in tides and waves (F-IF.C.7)
https://prezi.com/jwjnlqtzbcnk/high-and-low-tides-trig-application/
Psalm 139: 7-12
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice? (J-S)
How can mathematics be used for good or evil? (I-D)
Payday Loans (Janssen, 2021) Explore the mathematics of Payday Loans and how Christians can respond to bring just legislation for the most vulnerable in our society.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKVINwgHi6AEDc4sLctBX_eGHp1gM7WCBZkZKTsmZ6w/edit?usp=sharing
How can we reflect the body of Christ in how we do mathematics together? (C-B)
Allow students to demonstrate alternate solutions.
The diversity of solutions represents the diversity in our community.
The amazing unity present in mathematics allows alternate methods to still produce the same solution.
Establish a classroom climate that allows each individual’s perspective time to be shared. (Some students need to be encouraged to participate, while others need to allow others a chance to share.)
How can we worship God through mathematics? (G-W)
What patterns and relationships did God embed in creation? (O-D)
Explore the Fibonacci Sequence F-IF-A.2
Examples in creation of Fibonacci: pineapples, pinecones, rabbit breeding, seashells
How do you see God’s power in mathematics?
How do our attitudes toward mathematics reflect our attitudes towards God’s creation?