Recognizing Proportional Relationships to Develop Sense of Scale

This 90-minute lesson (15-minute pre-lesson, 60-minute lesson and 15-minute follow up lesson or homework) asks students to analyze proportional relationships to solve real world and mathematical problems. The examples use recipes, paint, and buildings. Students begin by working individually, then in pairs or threes, and then as a whole class. Student will need calculators, large sheets of paper to make a poster and the lesson materials.
Resource ID#: 45987 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: proportions, ratios, real world, mathematics, individual, group, whole group, cooking, painting, building
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Map.mathshell.org

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