Technology Lesson Plan Ideas

Lesson Plan Idea #1

Target Audience: Algebra II Class

Big Idea: The big idea of this lesson is to introduce graphing technology and/or improve student ability with graphing technology

Goal: The goal of this lesson is to test the advantages and limits of using graphing technology with functions.

Standards: A1.4.1 - Graph a linear equation.
A1.8.1 - Graph quadratic, cubic, and radical equations.
A2.1.4 - Graph relations and functions with and without graphing technology.

Possible Resources: Algebra II Textbook, Graphing Calculator


Lesson Plan Idea #2

Target Audience: Geometry Class

Big Idea: The big idea of this lesson is to let students know how fun Geometer’s Sketchpad makes geometry.

Goal: The goal of this lesson is to introduce Geometer’s Sketchpad while transferring students’ knowledge of circumscribed angles and inscribed angles from paper to software.

Standards: G.6.4 – Construct tangents to circles and circumscribe and inscribe circles.

Possible Resources: Geometry Textbook, Geometer’s Sketchpad Software


Lesson Plan Idea #3

Target Audience: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry Class

Big Idea: The big idea of this lesson is to let students have fun and communicate their ideas about trigonometric functions.

Goal: Goals of this lesson include: analyzing and examining appropriate methods of solution for trigonometric functions, practice manipulating trigonometric functions, and working in small groups to encourage peer discussion.

Standards: PC.3.1 Solve word problems involving right and oblique triangles.
PC.3.2 Apply the laws of sines and cosines to solving problems.
PC.4.1 Define sine and cosine using the unit circle.
PC.5.1 Know the basic trigonometric identity cos2x + sin2x = 1 and prove that it is equivalent to the Pythagorean Theorem.
PC.5.2 Use basic trigonometric identities to verify other identities and simplify expressions.

Possible Resources: Textbook, Handouts, Calculators, Transparencies http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L383