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Searching
The Word
Karen
Millikan
Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn
April 30,2002
Subjects included in this Lesson Plan: Math and Technology
Brief Description: Students will review
EOG math terms and definitions found in their math notebooks, and
pick between 15 and 20 words to put in a word search.
Approximate time required: Math terms
and definitions are on going throughout the year. Preparing the word
search takes 2 - 40 minute class periods. One class period is in the
computer lab.
Standard Course of Study Goals and
Objectives:
Math:
1.1 Use place value through millions- including
reading, writing, and comparing numbers in a variety of forms.
1.6 Understand factors, common factors, and greatest common factors
of numbers.
1.8 Identify prime and
composite numbers.
2.1 Demonstrate formulas for the area and perimeter of squares and
rectangles.
2.3 Using appropriate vocabulary to compare and classify polygons
and polyhedra (cubes, cylinders, cones, prisms, and pyramids.)
2.4 Understanding of radius, diameter, chord, center, and
circumference.
3.1 Investigate patterns that occur when changing numerators or
denominators.
4.6 Use the range, median, mean, and mode to describe a set
of data.
Technology
1.4 Describe the
Acceptable Use Policy
2.3 Use keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy.
3.7 Evaluate information found via telecommunications for
appropriateness, content, and usefulness.
Teacher's Lesson
Goals/Objectives: The students will define and understand math
terms introduced throughout the year and develop an “EOG word
search” for a fellow student to solve.
The students will demonstrate an understanding
of the math terms and definitions introduced throughout the year.
This will include:
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The understanding and computation of rational numbers.
- An understanding and the use of the properties and
relationships in geometry, and metric and customary measurements.
- An understanding of patterns, relationships, and elementary
algebraic representation.
Materials/Resources Needed:
- Math notebook with math terms and
definitions
- Internet
- Web site: http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
- Word processing program
- Computer
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Printer
Pre Activities:
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Students will need to review math terms and definitions
introduced throughout the year.
These are words they have written and defined in a section of
their math notebook (3 ring binder) and are found on the EOG. (Examples: denominator, numerator, prime, composite, radius,
diameter, chord, median, mean, polygon, factors, least common
multiple, etc.)
- Students need to pick between 15 and 20 words to place in a
word search. Check
spelling and no spacing between terms (example order of operations).
- Students are reminded of
the Acceptable Use Policy before they begin the Internet
activity.
Activities: This lesson was done in the
computer lab during a 45-minute period.
Students must have access to the Internet.
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Go to http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
several puzzles options are available, we choose puzzle maker-Word
Search (with or without a Hidden Message).
- Next follow the steps and directions given with each.
- Enter the title for your word search.
- Enter the size of your word search puzzle.
15 letters by 15 letters works best.
- Word Search puzzle options decide between
- Use each letter only once.
- Share letters occasionally.
- Word Search puzzle output type click on HTML
- Enter your words.
- Enter your words.
- Create a Printable Version.
Closure: Students will exchange puzzles
and search for the math terms listed at the bottom of the page.
Assessment:
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Math
terms and definitions where checked for spelling errors.
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Definitions
were checked to see if they were clear and correct.
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Math
terms and definitions were checked to make sure they were
matched correctly.
Teacher
note: This is a great way to prepare students for the EOG in Math.
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