Grade Level(s):    9, 10, 11, 12

Subject(s):    Math, Driver's  Education, Social Studies

Learner Outcomes:    Students will be able to convert from kilometers to miles in real life situations.

Duration of Lesson:    45 minutes

Materials:    calculators, maps, and rulers

Technology Tools/Courseware:    Internet and MapQuest

Teacher Notes:

• Reserve computer lab.
• Check computer consent forms for internet use.

1.    Give students background information on standard metric conversion.
2.    Do example problems.
3.    Have students do a few examples to check understanding.
4.    Have students use maps and ruler to determine distance to four specified destinations and convert to metric units.
5.    Use MapQuest to compute distances to five locations in Canada and convert metric measure into standard measure.

Modifications:    Students should be paired in cooperative learning groups.

Enrichment Activities:    Students will determine amount of time needed for the trips given the rate of speed.

Evaluation/Assessment:    Successful completion of the lab.  Collect papers for map activity and award points for correct answers.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:    Math--AM1.1, G.17;  G.24, Social Studies, geography--11.33; Driver's Ed.--DE46

National Standards:

• Math Standard 3:  Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation.
• Social Studies, Geography Standard 5:  Understands the concept of regions.
• Social Studies, Geography Standard 1:  Understands the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies
• Technology Standard 1:  Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems

• West Virginia Department of Education
• MapQuest

Author:     Lois Hamilton, Rae Holdren, David Miller