Integrated (Math and Science) Lesson Plan
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For my mathematics methods course we were asked to design an integrated math/science lesson that helps students model a topic of our choice. I chose to do a lesson involving genetics (Punnet squares) and probability for a middle school math class. I believe that this is an excellent lesson because it is engaging, experimental, and stimulating. I have been a graduate teaching assistant for a probability and linear math course and have seen firsthand how difficult elementary probability can be, even for university students. I recall seeing a flash of probability in my high school career in the form of a one or two week unit on counting groups using combinations and permutations, so getting students worthwhile experience early is invaluable. My lesson has students investigate basic probability of dice pairs but goes as far as questioning them about conditional probabilities. They work with partners or in groups so although I am free to walk around and answer questions, they are discovering for themselves. This self-discovery leads is a major component of guided discovery.
I chose this as an example for my sample works because I believe strongly in interdisciplinary lessons and this gives a glimpse into that.
I chose this as an example for my sample works because I believe strongly in interdisciplinary lessons and this gives a glimpse into that.