1. Metric System

2. Objectives: Today I will be able to:
Understand the size and numerical relationship between the units in the metric system
Informal assessment – monitoring student interactions as they complete the warm –up, category sort and scavenger hunt
Formal assessment – analyzing student responses to the exit ticket and the price is right activity
Common Core Connection
Model with mathematics
Look for and make use of structure

3. Lesson Sequence Evaluate: Warm-Up Explain: Metric System Notes
Engage/Explore: Metric System Category Sort
Explore/Elaborate: Metric System Scavenger Hunt
Engage/Evaluate: Price Is Right
Evaluate: Exit Ticket

4. Warm – Up (Day 2)
What are the prefixes we will be using for the metric system in this class?
Hint: Use the Mneumonic !

5. Objectives Today I will be able to:
Understand the size and numerical relationship between the units in the metric system

6. Homework
Study for the significant figures quiz on Friday, September 5

7. Agenda Warm Up Day 1: Metric System Notes
Day 1: Category Sort Activity
Day 2: Metric Scavenger Hunt
Day 2: Price is right
Exit Ticket

8. Metric Scavenger Hunt
Work in a small group to find objects that fit into the categories. We will have a class discussion about the answers

9. Follow Mr. Klotz’s Directions for the game
Price is Right
Follow Mr. Klotz’s Directions for the game

10. Exit Ticket (1)
Complete the “estimation 2” column on the metric system warm up/ exit ticket worksheet
We will discuss any changes that you made to the values listed
Icebreaker
If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?
Would you rather have to carry an egg (and not let it break), or wear a motorcycle helmet, everyday for the rest of your life ?

11. Exit Ticket (2) Icebreaker
Would you rather live in an igloo or a teepee?
Would you rather be the smartest person in the world or the richest person in America?