Database Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 9 Subject: Algebra
Overview & Purpose (What will be
learned and why it is useful.)
Education Standards Addressed (The
state/national education standards that
this lesson satisfies.)
Objectives
(Specify skills/information that will be
learned.) Be sure to include all 4
elements.
Essential Question(s)
Date/Time: 47 minutes
Students will be connecting theories and concepts that they have been studying in their math classes and
conduct research on mathematicians that developed or inspired that work. Researching these mathematicians
connects to other areas of studies in their other classes and in the real world. Students will be researching the
time that the mathematicians were born and what their nationality is. These time periods and global locations
has connections between their History and English classes. In this lesson, students will be working on their
research skills as well as their technological skills. Being able to execute both abilities is extremely
important for students that will help them in their academic careers. Demonstrating both skills in this lesson
activity will also give students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate their reading and writing skills in
relation to math.
NYS/CCSS
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically.
ISTE*S 2016
1. Empowered Learner X 4. Innovative Designer
X 2. Digital Citizen 5. Computational Thinker
X 3. Knowledge Constructor X 6. Creative Communicator
7. Global Collaborator
Students will be able to conduct research on mathematicians.
Students will be able to create a database entry, combining their research skills, as well as skills in using
technology.
How does math relate to everyday life?
 Information/Content to be covered
(Give and/or demonstrate necessary
information; for ex. Outline of teacher
notes)
Students will be researching and discovering famous mathematicians and their contributions to the world of
mathematics as it has related to them and related to their other course load classes. Students will also be
demonstrating their skills on technology and computer software through research and database activities.
The teacher will give a brief introduction to the class on the min-project that will be taking place during this
lesson. Students will be generating a report highlighting seven famous mathematicians and researching five
facts about them. Students will be using this information to create a report of on Libre Office. The rubric and
instructions for the activity will be handed out for students to reference.

Introductory Instructional Method(s):

Activity and Lecture Video/DVD
Procedures X PowerPoint (on Smart Board) Computer
(include time
Presentation Outside speaker
frames) as you
provide details be Notes Field Trip
Board work X Other (specify): Daily sheet
Instructional sure to include Details about this segment of lesson:
Design instructional
adaptations: method(s) used. If 1. Students will follow the normal daily entry procedure for the beginning of class. Students enter the
Turn and talk – use groups be sure classroom, before the late bell rings, and grab the “Do Now Sheet”. The do now problems will be up at the
to specify size and
partner front of the classroom on the SmartBoard. Also on the board is a timer with 5 minutes which indicates to
means of group
collaborations creation.
students who long they have to complete the do now. Instructions to be given: Today, we are going to be
examining several famous mathematicians. Look at the list of mathematicians that are on the board, write
down which name(s) you remember/recognize.
Learning 2. Teacher will walk around checking for accuracy and assisting as needed. Stop at end of 5 minutes when
Strategies: the timer goes off.
Activating Prior 3. Turn and talk. At the end of the timer, students will check a partners work and discuss with their partner
Knowledge: what mathematician name they recognize. They will also tell their partner how/why they think they
Through a series of
guided questions,
recognize that mathematician. Instructions: Now turn and talk to the person sitting next to you. Discuss your
the instructor helps answers to the do now prompt.
students activate 4. Teacher will walk around checking for accuracy and assisting as needed. Stop after 2 minutes.
their prior
knowledge of a
specific topic to help 7 minutes
them comprehend
the content of a
story or article on
the same topic.
Linking new facts to
prior knowledge
increases a
student's inferential
comprehension
(ability to place
novel information in
a meaningful
context by
comparing it to
already-learned
information).
Student
Behavior:
Turn and talk,
partner work

Teacher
Behavior:
Set timer and
clear directions
Instructional Developmental Instructional Method(s):
Design Activity and Lecture Video/DVD
adaptations: Procedures PowerPoint X Computer
Simplify (include time
Presentation Outside speaker
frames) as you
directions. Notes Field Trip
provide details be
Board work Other (specify):
Learning sure to include Details about this segment of lesson:
Strategies: instructional
method(s) used. If Laptop cart is already been scheduled for use in the room.
Students who lack
an efficient strategy use groups be sure Students will spend the developmental activity portion of the lesson completing the mini-project.
for note-taking can to specify size and
miss important means of group
lecture information, creation.
1. As a class, the teacher and students will brainstorm important pieces of information to researching when
fail to make looking up people who have had a great impact on mathematics. The class, lead by the teacher, should brain
meaningful storm: first and last name, date of birth, nationality, and best known for mathematical contribution.
connections
between facts and 2. Students will then work alone on a computer and begin their research on the seven specified
ideas being shared, mathematicians. The mathematicians are Pythagoras, Archimedes, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Thales,
and overlook critical Blaise Pascal, and Euclid. Students should spend about 10 minutes researching and outlining the facts sheet
new vocabulary
terms. Strategic regarding these mathematicians. Teacher will walk around the classroom checking if students are on task and
note-taking (Boyle, assisting when needed.
2013) primes 3. Students will spend 20 minutes using Office Libre to enter their research in the database.
students to more
fully understand 4. Students will then create a report on these mathematicians. Instructions on how to complete this form was
lecture content made available to them at the beginning of this portion of the lesson.
through activating
prior knowledge of
the topic, monitoring
teacher cues that
mark key points to
be included in notes,
recording novel
vocabulary items,
and pondering
interconnections
between lecture
points.

Student
Behavior:
Focus on task
Teacher
Behavior:
Circulate room,
make sure
students are on
task
Instructional Concluding Instructional Method(s):
Design Activity Lecture Video/DVD
adaptations: (Describe the PowerPoint X Computer
Simplify independent/concl
Presentation Outside speaker
uding activity to
directions. Notes Field Trip
reinforce this
Board work Other (specify):
Learning lesson) as you Details about this segment of lesson:
Strategies: provide details be
sure to include 10 minutes before the class ends students will have the opportunity to share with a partner the research they
Group Response
Techniques: instructional found and look at their databases together.
When students method(s) used. If
respond as a group use groups be sure
to academic to specify size and
content, they are
means of group
actively engaged
and more likely to creation.
learn the material
being taught. Just
as important, the
teacher can observe
student responses
to get immediate
feedback about
whether the majority
of students in the
class are truly
understanding the
academic content.
Here are two group-
response
techniques (Heward,
1996):

Student
Behavior:
Partner
discussion

Teacher
Behavior:
Allow time for
collaboration
between students
Plans for students with diverse needs Accommodations:
Include self-regulation strategies to X Seating Assignment notebook
help students make adjustments to Segmented assignments Test/quiz accommodations
aid learning
Assignment length X Peer tutor
Directions clarified Resource room
Copy of teacher notes Other (specify):
Details about accommodations for student(s):

Students are in assigned seats based on the skill level that they demonstrated on their Algebra diagnostic in
the beginning of the year. Students who are low-skilled are sat next to student who have higher skills and
English Language Learners next to higher level ELL’s who can interpret information for them and provide
support. Also, the medium for which students learn the material has been predetermined based on their ways
of learning surveys earlier in the year.
 Alternative activities
(emergency plans/flexibility) If technology issues occur, students will be given a pencil and paper to create a hard copy version.

Evaluation/Verification Type of Assessment(s):

(Steps to check for student Homework check Review
understanding which can but are not Test/Quiz Presentation
limited to assignments, in-class work,
X Project Oral Responses
etc.)
Participation Observation
Include reference to the objective(s) Class work Other (specify)
Details & Connection to Objectives:

Rubric below will be used to assess students for their class work and understanding on equations.

Materials Needed Textbook :

Paper Overheads (specify):
Pencil X Workbook/Handouts (specify):
Others
Multimedia Materials (specify):
Other Resources
(e.g. Web, books, etc. be sure to include Hands-on materials (specify):
source information) Reference materials (specify):
X Other (specify): Computers, Office Libre
RUBRIC

Outstanding Good Competent Needs Revision

4 3 2 1

Correctly presented all
Information in
information asked for in entry.
Entry
Report on Libre Office has
Use of sections for first name, last
name, date of birth, major
Libre Office
contribution, and nationality.
Uses mathematical language
Communication and notations accurately.
Completed on time, stayed on
Timely
task.
Correctly presented most
information, excluded 1-2
pieces of information.
Report on Libre Office has
most of the sections for first
name, last name, date of birth,
major contribution, and
nationality.
Mostly uses mathematical
language and notations are
accurate.
1 day late, got off task once or
twice.
Correctly presented most Does not correctly present any
information, excluded 3-4 of the information asked for.
pieces of information.
Report on Libre Office has Report on Libre Office is
only 2 of the sections for first missing significant sections
name, last name, date of for first name, last name, date
birth, major contribution, of birth, major contribution,
and nationality. and nationality.
Sometimes uses mathematical Uses limited mathematical
language and notations language and notation in an
accurately. accurate manner.
2 days late. Repeatedly off More than two days late. Did
task. not use class time efficiently.

The work is presented in a neat, The work is presented in a The work is presented in an The work appears sloppy and
Neatness and clear, organized fashion that is neat and organized fashion organized fashion but may unorganized. It is hard to
Organization easy to read. that is usually easy to read. be hard to read at times. know what information goes
together.

17-20 = A 14-16 = B 11-13 = C 10-12 = D <9=F

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