Lesson 5:  How big is a cell?

Grade Level:  6th Grade

Subject:  Math

Learner Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to measure with a ruler in metric system.
2. The student will be able to divide decimals by decimals.

Materials:  6th grade math text book, ruler, a dime, computer, computer-based/hand-held calculator.

Technology Tools/Courseware:  Computers,  Microsoft Office, computer-based/hand-held calculator.

Teacher Notes:  6th grade math text book Glencoe McGraw-Hill  Applications and Connections

Procedures:

After some review on decimal division, the student will then measure the diameter of a dime in centimeters.  With the given information about the size of a red blood cell, the student will use a calculator (either on the computer or handheld) to solve the problems given on the PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet and a 5-Minute Check.

     Modifications will be made based on those listed in students' IEPs.
     See any IEP specifications that might apply.
     Placement of students desks in classroom
     Shorten assignment
     Cooperative grouping

Evaluation/Assessment: Worksheet, 5-Minute Check

West Virginia IGO’s

Math
6.1 read, write, and identify the place value from billions through millionths using standard and expanded form
6.2 compare and order the value of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals from billions through ten-thousandths and write and model equivalences
6.11 solve problems in context that involve addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals through the ten-thousandths and division of decimals by decimal divisors using estimation, mental math, calculators, and paper and pencil
6.43 use prior knowledge of customary and metric measures of length, mass/weight, and capacity/volume to solve problems
6.49  use a calculator to do computations in problem- solving situations
6.51  use a calculator to add, subtract, and multiply problems with decimal throughten-thousandths and division of decimals by decimals

Math
NM.5-8.1 PROBLEM SOLVING

Glencoe McGraw-Hill
Microsoft Word 2000
Microsoft Windows 95/98

Keith Dunford
Princeton Middle School