Unit Design Template EDUC 343

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Objectives: In the space provided below, list your learning objectives for the lesson. These should be worded as behavioral objectives with criteria on how they will be assessed included. For example, if you plan to assess the objective in an essay, than the objective should begin, Given a word problem to solve, the student will be able to In addition, the NJCCCS that this objective addresses should also be identified (i.e. 4.1, 3.2, etc.) These Standards can be found at http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/ Given an online simulation and laboratory experiment to complete, students will work in groups to explore the different types and properties of friction, as well as the implications of friction on motion. 5.2.12.E.4 Measure and describe the relationship between the force acting on an object and the resulting acceleration. Essential Questions: What arguable, recurring, and thought-provoking questions will guide inquiry and point toward the big ideas of the unit that this lesson supports? What is the role of friction? Explain why friction is necessary to drive a car on a road. How could you increase friction on an icy road? When you drive, you will sometimes have to decide in a brief moment whether to stop for a yellow light. Discuss the variables you must consider in making your decision. Use the concepts of force, acceleration, and velocity in your argument

Materials: In the space provided below, list the materials that will be necessary to complete this lesson. Include any sources, supplies, and multimedia that will be used. Simulation Website: http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/judi/forces/activities/walk/walk. html Friction Laboratory Experiment: http://colinamiddle.net/dmatras/Chapter %2010/pages/Friction%20Lab.pdf Wood block with foam rubber side and sandpaper side Bare wood block 200 N spring scale 3 equal size books, wood strip to act as surface

Unit Design Template EDUC 343

Knowledge & Skills: In the space provided below, list the content topics that are essential in this lesson. Typically, this is the material that students will be held accountable for on a unit assessment. Compare and contrast static and kinetic friction Describe how friction can be either harmful or helpful Identify ways in which friction can be reduced or increased

Hook: In the space provided below, please explain how you will grab the students interest and engage them to follow you on this learning experience. Students will be directed to participate in on an online simulation that allows them to predict the effects of friction using different materials. They will also be asked to think about situations in which theyve encountered friction and its effects. Procedures: In the space provided below, list the activities that the students will be engaged in throughout the learning process. Procedure statements should begin, The student will Also include an estimated number of minutes for each activity to assist in proper pacing. Est. Min. Activity

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1. Hook: The students will participate in the online simulation and answer introductory questions about friction. 2. Students will participate in a laboratory experiment which involves measuring friction using a spring scale and testing the effects of varying the surface texture, weight, and surface area. They will also answer related comprehension questions.

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3. Students will answer closing questions about how the

Unit Design Template EDUC 343

knowledge theyve acquired about friction will impact certain situations. For example, how does friction affect their driving on icy roads?

Assessment: In the space provided below, please articulate how you will evaluate whether or not each student has reached your learning objectives for this lesson. Please include the criteria in which they will be assessed and a rough outline of any rubric or test that will be used in the process. The completed lab report and accompanying questions will serve as the assessment for this session. Students will also be asked to answer formative questions throughout the laboratory experiment.

Closure: In the space provided below, please articulate how you will conclude the lesson in a way that leaves the learner ready to continue the exploration. Students will be asked for examples of situations where friction has a key role. What is the result? What are the main variables at play? Can an outcome that is a direct result of friction be changed by adding an element or taking it away?