Energy Choices Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will add and multiply decimals to complete gas choice worksheets. By doing so students will discover which gas supplier has the best gas prices.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      Social Studies , Math Roles      Family Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       4, 5, 6 Time Frame      1.0 to 2.0 hours Technology Integration Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel K-W-L Teaching Strategy

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are using math as a way to discover which natural gas supplier has the better deal. Contextual Energy costs and making wise choices about them are a part of many students' lives. Building Expertise Students are practicing the addition and multiplication of decimals and learning to be wise consumers.

Lesson Designer Emily Blessing OLRC Writing Intern (330) 6722007 emblessu22@yahoo.com

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