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Lesson Plan:
Traffic Jam - Teacher Lesson Plan |
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| Go to: |
http://mathforum.org/alejandre/frisbie/jam.html
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| Description: |
A classroom activity (also called Hop, Skip, Jump) aligned to the NCTM and California Standards, to be explored through large movement experience, manipulatives, and an interactive Java applet. Students then revisit the activity, look for patterns, and write the answer algebraically. |
| Technology Type: |
Java Applet | |
| Author: |
Suzanne Alejandre |
| Language: |
English | |
| Cost: |
Does not require payment for use |
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| Average Rating: |
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| Activity: |
Traffic Jam Activity |
| Support Material: |
Traffic Jam Solutions and Reflections |
| Tool: |
Traffic Jam Applet |
| Courses: |
Math 5 |
Algebra and expressions |
| Math 6 |
Equations and functions |
| Math 7 |
Algebra and expressions, Equations and functions |
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ihor |
| Comment: | Excellent lesson plan. See also http://www.clime.org/page2.html for a description of Suzanne's experience with teaching the lesson. |
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libby |
| Comment: | Good lesson because of the physical movement that can be utilized. I also enjoyed all the game links - particularly the clever games for clever people by Conway. |
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Marnie |
| Comment: | good applet to help keep track of the moves. |
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